Public Affairs Coordinator - Hybrid, Stakeholder Engagement

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work arrangement

Professional development and training

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a motivated Public Affairs Coordinator to join our client in Rustenburg, North West, on a hybrid work model. You will support the Public Affairs Manager in developing strategies to manage government relations, regulatory bodies and community stakeholders, while monitoring policy developments affecting the organization.

You will liaise with government officials, industry groups and internal teams, prepare briefing materials, and help organize consultations and events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Law, Communications or related field.
• 1–3 years of public affairs or government relations experience.
• Knowledge of SA legislative/regulatory environment.
• Strong research, analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Experience in hybrid work environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and executing public affairs strategies.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments.
• Prepare briefing materials on policy issues.
• Engage with government officials, industry associations and communities.
• Organize meetings, events and stakeholder consultations.
• Draft communications, reports and presentations.
• Track media coverage on public policy.
• Maintain stakeholder contact databases.
• Coordinate responses with internal teams.
• Support crisis communication as needed.

Skills

Research skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Relationship building

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a motivated Public Affairs Coordinator to join our client in Rustenburg, North West, on a hybrid work model. You will support the Public Affairs Manager in developing strategies to manage government relations, regulatory bodies and community stakeholders, while monitoring policy developments affecting the organization.

You will liaise with government officials, industry groups and internal teams, prepare briefing materials, and help organize consultations and events.