Strategic Stakeholder Relations Manager

Old Mutual Limited; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Old Mutual Limited is seeking a Manager: Stakeholder Relations & Public Affairs in Johannesburg to coordinate group-wide stakeholder engagement and public affairs across multiple tiers. You will lead the Stakeholder Relations Community of Practice, oversee the biennial audit, and ensure alignment with governance frameworks.

Reporting to the Group Head of Stakeholder Relations and Public Affairs, you will guide strategic events, provide guidance to clusters, and manage priority relationships with

Qualifications

• Degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Development Management, Economics, Law, International Relations or relevant field.
• 5 years experience in Group-level stakeholder relations, corporate affairs, public affairs or policy advocacy.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in middle management and coordination involving senior, high-profile representatives of corporations, government, and other stakeholder organisations.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating stakeholder engagement across multiple business units or geographies.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational delivery and implement stakeholder engagement across clusters and operating entities.
• Guide stakeholder engagement planning and execution for Tier 2–4 groups.
• Support governance and risk management in stakeholder relations practices.
• Lead cross-cluster participation in high-impact stakeholder events and policy forums.
• Deliver biennial Stakeholder Relations Audit and consolidate insights for action plans.
• Foster the Stakeholder Relations Community of Practice and drive capability development.

Skills

Action Planning

Adaptive Thinking

Data Compilation

Executing Plans

Managing Stakeholder Expectations

Oral Communications

Policies & Procedures

Policy Development

Presenting Solutions

Professional Presentation

Second Language

Strategic Planning

Strategic Prioritization

Writing

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Old Mutual Limited is seeking a Manager: Stakeholder Relations & Public Affairs in Johannesburg to coordinate group-wide stakeholder engagement and public affairs across multiple tiers. You will lead the Stakeholder Relations Community of Practice, oversee the biennial audit, and ensure alignment with governance frameworks.

Reporting to the Group Head of Stakeholder Relations and Public Affairs, you will guide strategic events, provide guidance to clusters, and manage priority relationships with