Public Affairs Officer

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonuses

Health and retirement benefits

Professional development opportunities

Travel allowances

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a politically astute Public Affairs Officer to manage government relations and stakeholder engagement from Kimberley. The role focuses on monitoring legislative developments, advising leadership on public affairs strategies, and representing the company in public forums to support strategic objectives.

You will build relationships with government officials and industry associations, coordinate lobbying efforts, and provide risk/opportunity assessments to senior management

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Public Administration, Law, Communications, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in public affairs, government relations, or a related role.
• Proven understanding of legislative processes and government functions.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement effective public affairs strategies to support company objectives.
• Monitor government activities, legislation, and regulatory changes impacting the industry.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with government officials, policymakers, and industry associations.
• Represent the company in meetings with government agencies and at public forums.
• Advise senior management on public affairs matters and potential risks or opportunities.
• Coordinate lobbying efforts and assist in the preparation of policy-related documents.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Public Administration, Law, Communications, or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a politically astute and highly motivated Public Affairs Officer to manage government relations and stakeholder engagement from their offices in Kimberley . This role is crucial for building and maintaining positive relationships with government bodies, policymakers, and community leaders to support the company's strategic objectives. You will be responsible for monitoring legislative and regulatory developments, advising leadership on public affairs strategies, and representing the company's interests in public forums. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence policy and shape public perception in the Northern Cape region.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement effective public affairs strategies to support company objectives.
• Monitor government activities, legislation, and regulatory changes impacting the industry.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with government officials, policymakers, and industry associations.
• Represent the company in meetings with government agencies and at public forums.
• Advise senior management on public affairs matters and potential risks or opportunities.
• Coordinate lobbying efforts and assist in the preparation of policy-related documents.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Public Administration, Law, Communications, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in public affairs, government relations, or a related role.
• Proven understanding of legislative processes and government functions.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to build rapport and influence stakeholders at various levels.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-related bonuses.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Professional development opportunities and travel allowances.
• A challenging and rewarding role within a dynamic sector in Kimberley .