Public Affairs Officer

Placements24; Mossel Bay; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Executive bonus

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Development allowance

Mossel Bay role

Job summary

Placements24 in Mossel Bay seeks an experienced Public Affairs Officer to manage government relations and stakeholder engagement. The role focuses on monitoring policy developments, developing advocacy strategies, and communicating the company’s positions effectively.

You will influence public policy and guide external engagement in the Mossel Bay region, coordinating with executives to align business objectives with regulatory trends.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Law, Communications, or related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in public affairs, government relations, or corporate affairs.
• In-depth knowledge of the political and regulatory landscape relevant to the industry.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to develop and execute advocacy strategies effectively.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement and building strategic alliances.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement public affairs strategies to support organizational goals and enhance reputation.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with government officials, regulators, and community leaders.
• Monitor and analyze public policy, legislative, and regulatory changes affecting the organization.
• Prepare position papers, policy briefs, and communication materials for diverse audiences.
• Represent the organization in relevant public forums, industry associations, and stakeholder meetings.
• Manage crisis communications related to public or governmental issues.

Skills

Public affairs

Policy analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation

Communication

Strategic planning

Education

Advanced degree in Public Policy/Political Science/Law/Communications

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and strategic Public Affairs Officer to join their team in Mossel Bay . This critical role involves managing the organization's relationship with government bodies, policymakers, and community stakeholders to foster positive public perception and support business objectives. You will be responsible for monitoring legislative and regulatory developments, developing advocacy strategies, and communicating the company's positions effectively. This is a significant opportunity to influence public policy and shape the company's engagement with external stakeholders in the Mossel Bay region.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement public affairs strategies to support organizational goals and enhance reputation.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with government officials, regulators, and community leaders.
• Monitor and analyze public policy, legislative, and regulatory changes affecting the organization.
• Prepare position papers, policy briefs, and communication materials for diverse audiences.
• Represent the organization in relevant public forums, industry associations, and stakeholder meetings.
• Manage crisis communications related to public or governmental issues.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Law, Communications, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in public affairs, government relations, or corporate affairs.
• In-depth knowledge of the political and regulatory landscape relevant to the industry.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to develop and execute advocacy strategies effectively.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement and building strategic alliances.

Benefits

• Highly competitive annual salary and executive bonus structure.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and retirement benefits.
• Allowance for professional development and conference attendance.
• Opportunity to work on impactful public policy initiatives in Mossel Bay .
• A challenging and rewarding work environment with significant responsibility.