Job: Government Affairs Young Professional Program

Company : Ford Motor Company; Pretoria; Sur place; ZAR 89 000 - 134 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Ford Motor Company in Pretoria offers a Government Affairs Young Professional Internship that blends public policy, advocacy, and corporate strategy. You will gain hands-on experience in legislative analysis, stakeholder engagement, and regulatory affairs while working alongside seasoned government relations professionals.

The program emphasizes tracking legislation, preparing policy briefs, supporting advocacy activities, monitoring hearings, mapping policymakers, and coalition outreach to

Responsabilités

• Track and analyze federal/state legislation, regulations, and policy trends impacting our industry
• Assist in preparing policy briefs, testimony, and position papers for internal and external audiences
• Support advocacy efforts including Capitol Hill meetings, agency engagements, and trade association collaborations
• Monitor committee hearings, markups, and regulatory comment periods
• Research and map key policymakers, staff, and influencers
• Assist with coalition building and third-party outreach

Formation

BCOM: International Affairs

International Relations

Political Science

Corporate Communications

International Business

Description du poste

Description

Our Government Affairs Young Professional Program offers high-potential graduates a unique opportunity to launch their careers at the intersection of public policy, advocacy, and corporate strategy. This structured program provides hands‑on experience in legislative analysis, stakeholder engagement, and regulatory affairs while working alongside seasoned government relations professionals.

Responsibilities

• Track and analyze federal/state legislation, regulations, and policy trends impacting our industry
• Assist in preparing policy briefs, testimony, and position papers for internal and external audiences
• Support advocacy efforts including Capitol Hill meetings, agency engagements, and trade association collaborations
• Monitor committee hearings, markups, and regulatory comment periods
• Research and map key policymakers, staff, and influencers
• Assist with coalition building and third-party outreach

Qualifications

• BCOM: International Affairs
• International Relations
• Political Science
• Corporate Communications
• International Business

Hiring organization

Ford Motor Company

Employment Type: Internship