SUMMARY:
External Affairs Manager - Cato Ridge - KZN - Senior Management
POSITION INFO:
The External Affairs Manager is responsible for managing relationships with the companies'''''''' external stakeholders, mainly Central and Regional Government, as well as community leaders and advocate for a competitive business environment.
1. To lobby government (National & Local) and regional trading blocs and advocate for development of policies, regulations and laws for improved business competitiveness (Tariffs, Taxes, Charges, Input costs, efficient transport and logistics, illicit trade, standards).
2. To work collaboratively with industry associations to advocate for regulation and policies that improve business competitiveness.
3. To advise the business and Business Heads and Management teams regarding external issues may affect the companies adversely.
4. To drive top of mind awareness with Government that the company is a proudly South African Company that produces locally and creates employment.
Key responsibilities:
a. Work with Business Head and Management teams to understand business priorities and develop appropriate strategies and plans to deliver.
b. Provide the business with timely regulatory insights/updates to support decision-making
c. Be visible as industry standards champion.
d. Communicate company position to Government, Institutions and other Stakeholders by preparing evidence-based submissions challenging factors that affect business competitiveness
e. Participate, together with Business Head in committees within the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Industry and Trade among others to advocate the companies'''''''' position on all matters that affect business or that will be beneficial to the industry
f. Lobby with external stakeholders and Business Head on new Government Regulations that require input before the regulations are implemented if they are of an adverse nature to the steel industry.
g. Provide timely, accurate and comprehensive intelligence of political, policy and stakeholder developments and advice how to influence any opportunities or mitigate potential risks.
h. Prepare Annual Budget Proposals for submission at Country and South African Development Community (SADC) level.
Qualifications and experience:
• Minimum academic qualification: A degree level qualification.
• Qualifications as an added advantage: MBA,
• Professional registration: Added Advantage
• General work experience (years): A minimum 10 years’ experience in a senior management position
• Specific to the position (level/discipline/years): at least 5 years’ hands-on experience in dealing with Government Economic Ministries, South Africa Revenue Service (SARS), South Africa Bureau Standards, Sector Specific Associations, South Africa Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Metal Industry Regulators, Architects and Surveyors and other relevant Professional bodies.
• Knowledge of Government Budget Making Cycle
• Industry: Good knowledge of the Manufacturing Industry
• Lobbying: Evidence of having lobbied government for the creation or abolition of protectionist tariffs.
Salary - R----- - R1.2 mill p.a CTC
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