Advocacy Officer

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work model

Policy influence opportunities

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative, passionate team

Job summary

Placements24 in Pretoria seeks an Advocacy Officer to advance social issues by engaging policymakers, stakeholders, and the public. The role focuses on developing strategic campaigns, conducting policy research, and building coalitions to influence legislation, with a hybrid work model enabling engagement with government bodies.

The ideal candidate has deep public policy knowledge, strong analytical and communication abilities, and a track record of mobilizing support to drive change within

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Law, or related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of advocacy, policy analysis, or government relations experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of legislative and policy-making processes in South Africa.
• Excellent research, analytical, and writing skills.
• Strong networking and relationship-building capabilities.
• Effective public speaking and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a hybrid environment.
• Familiarity with Gauteng's political landscape is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic advocacy plans to achieve policy objectives.
• Conduct in-depth research and analysis on relevant policy issues.
• Engage with government officials, parliamentarians, and policymakers to advocate for policy changes.
• Build and maintain relationships with coalition partners, civil society organizations, and community groups.
• Organize and facilitate advocacy events, meetings, and public awareness campaigns.
• Draft policy briefs, position papers, and advocacy materials.
• Monitor policy developments and legislative processes in Pretoria.
• Represent the organization in relevant forums and public consultations.
• Track and report on advocacy outcomes and impact.

Skills

Research

Analytical thinking

Writing skills

Public speaking

Networking

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Political Science/Public Policy/Law

Master's degree preferred

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a respected advocacy group committed to policy change, is seeking a dynamic Advocacy Officer to join their team in **Pretoria**. This role is crucial for advancing our client's mission by engaging with policymakers, stakeholders, and the public to champion key social issues. The Advocacy Officer will develop and implement strategic advocacy campaigns, conduct research, and build coalitions to influence legislative and policy outcomes. This position utilizes a hybrid work model, allowing for effective engagement with government bodies in **Pretoria** while providing flexibility through remote work capabilities. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of public policy, strong analytical skills, and exceptional communication abilities, with a proven capacity to mobilize support and drive change. You will be instrumental in shaping public discourse and policy agendas within **Gauteng** and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic advocacy plans to achieve policy objectives.
• Conduct in-depth research and analysis on relevant policy issues.
• Engage with government officials, parliamentarians, and policymakers to advocate for policy changes.
• Build and maintain relationships with coalition partners, civil society organizations, and community groups.
• Organize and facilitate advocacy events, meetings, and public awareness campaigns.
• Draft policy briefs, position papers, and advocacy materials.
• Monitor policy developments and legislative processes in Pretoria.
• Represent the organization in relevant forums and public consultations.
• Track and report on advocacy outcomes and impact.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Law, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in advocacy, policy analysis, or government relations.
• Demonstrated understanding of the legislative and policy-making processes in South Africa.
• Excellent research, analytical, and writing skills.
• Strong networking and relationship-building capabilities.
• Effective public speaking and presentation skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a hybrid environment.
• Familiarity with Gauteng's political landscape is an asset.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility and work-life balance.
• Opportunity to influence policy and drive significant social change in Pretoria.
• Engage with key decision-makers and stakeholders.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Work with a passionate and dedicated team.