Public Affairs Specialist

Placements24; Centurion; Remote; ZAR 540,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote work

Professional growth opportunities

Impactful policy work

Engage with government and industry le

Job summary

Placements24 is partnering with a prominent advocacy group seeking a Public Affairs Specialist to develop and implement strategies engaging policymakers, government officials, and stakeholders. This fully remote role is based in Centurion, Gauteng, with regular collaboration with teams in the Centurion vicinity.

You will monitor legislative developments, craft policy communications, and represent the organisation in public forums, conferences, and consultations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Law, Communications, or related field; Master's degree is an advantage.
• 4–6 years of experience in public affairs, government relations, policy advocacy, or similar roles.
• In-depth knowledge of SA legislative and regulatory processes.
• Proven ability to build and manage relationships with high-level stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical, research, and writing skills; ability to translate policy issues into clear communications.
• Strong understanding of South Africa's political and economic landscape.
• Excellent presentation and public speaking skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage projects remotely.
• Proficiency in relevant software and digital communication tools.
• Proactive in identifying opportunities and addressing challenges.

Responsibilities

• Monitor legislative and regulatory activities affecting the organisation.
• Develop and implement public affairs strategies to meet goals.
• Build and maintain relationships with government officials and stakeholders.
• Craft policy briefs, position papers, and advocacy materials.
• Organise meetings, roundtables and events with stakeholders.
• Represent the organisation in forums, conferences, and consultations.
• Develop communication plans to articulate policy positions.
• Identify and cultivate opportunities for engagement and advocacy.
• Collaborate with internal teams on policy development and planning.
• Track and analyse the impact of public affairs initiatives.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Policy analysis

Written communication

Public speaking

Independent work

Education

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

Master's degree (advantage)

Tools

Policy research tools

Digital communications tools

MS Office / Google Workspace

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent advocacy group, is seeking a dedicated Public Affairs Specialist to join their team, operating remotely with a base in **Centurion, Gauteng**. This role is crucial for developing and implementing strategies to engage with policymakers, government officials, and key stakeholders to advance the organization's agenda. You will be responsible for monitoring legislative and regulatory developments, crafting policy-related communications, and representing the organization in public forums. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of government processes, excellent analytical skills, and a passion for influencing public policy. This is a fully remote position, allowing you to contribute effectively from anywhere, with regular engagement with teams and partners based in the **Centurion** vicinity and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor, analyze, and report on relevant legislative and regulatory activities impacting the organization.
• Develop and implement public affairs strategies to achieve organizational goals.
• Build and maintain relationships with government officials, policymakers, and industry stakeholders.
• Craft persuasive policy briefs, position papers, and advocacy materials.
• Organize and facilitate meetings, roundtables, and events with key stakeholders.
• Represent the organization in public forums, conferences, and stakeholder consultations.
• Develop communication plans to articulate the organization's policy positions.
• Identify and cultivate new opportunities for engagement and advocacy.
• Collaborate with internal teams on policy development and strategic planning.
• Track and analyze the impact of public affairs initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Law, Communications, or a related field. A Master's degree is an advantage.
• Minimum of 4-6 years of experience in public affairs, government relations, policy advocacy, or a similar role.
• In-depth knowledge of legislative and regulatory processes in South Africa.
• Proven ability to build and manage relationships with high-level stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical, research, and writing skills, with the ability to translate complex policy issues into clear communications.
• Strong understanding of the political and economic landscape relevant to the organization's mission.
• Excellent presentation and public speaking skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage projects effectively in a remote setting.
• Proficiency in relevant software and digital communication tools.
• A proactive approach to identifying opportunities and addressing challenges.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Significant impact on public policy and organizational mission.
• Fully remote work environment offering excellent flexibility.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• Engage with influential figures in government and industry.
• Work on challenging and rewarding policy issues.