Remote Public Affairs Strategist for Policy Impact

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

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.