Head of Public Affairs

Summary of Role

• To provide regulatory guidance and assistance to the business.
• To carry out the positioning of key issues for our company with different governmental authorities at a national
  and municipal level, associations, community forums, and chambers of industry, as required.
• To develop a communication plan to drive the stakeholder management strategy.
• To create an advocacy agenda that enhances our brand with external stakeholders.
• To manage external communications from a Public Affairs perspective.
• To lobby and engage on key initiatives to drive sustainability, community enhancement regarding communications,
  education and driving change in the industry for the greater good.

EDUCATION:

• Relevant B Degree
• 7 years relevant public affairs/regulatory experience
• Previous experience working with regulatory agencies, communities and public bodies and organisations

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience of legislative and regulatory processes.
• In-house or consultancy experience undertaking public affairs work in service of commercial objectives
• Track record of significant and documentable accomplishments in regulatory and public affairs matters
• Ability to formulate and effectively articulate recommendations to business partners