About the job
Frontline Africa Advisory is looking for a candidate with experience in Government Relations and Stakeholder Engagement. In this role, you will be an integral part of the Accounts Team looking after various clients. Your role will include stakeholder mapping, liaison and engagement facilitation, developing stakeholder briefs, monitoring government policy pronouncements on key policy issues, monitoring and advising on key political party developments and decisions, and advising the account teams on pertinent issues. The successful candidate must demonstrate the following;
- Three years working experience, two of which must be in a public policy or stakeholder engagement role
- An exceptional understanding of South Africa’s policy-making framework
- Experience in Political and Policy Research
- An understanding of the government cluster system
- A keen interest in public policy and the nexus between government, Parliament, and the Interested Stakeholders.
- Good communication skills (written and verbal)
Responsibilities
- Planning and coordination
- Program implementation
- Policy monitoring and advisory
- Stakeholder identification, profiling, and engagement
- Networking and Relationship building
- Parliamentary monitoring and reporting
- Events planning and coordination
- Drafting Quarterly Op-Eds on public policy issues
- Contributing to Monthly political and economic reports
Qualifications
A Master’s Degree in Social Sciences, preferably in Politics, International Relations or Sociology
The candidate must possess the following attributes:
- Fantastic networking and relationship-building skills
- A team player (i.e. strong interpersonal skills)
- A fast learner
- Be self-motivated
- Have problem-solving skills to carry out goals and objectives
- Have a high level of initiative and the capacity to self-direct
- Ability to work under pressure
- Strong multi-tasking and prioritisation
Closing Date for Applications: 2 December 2024
Start Date: February 2025
Location: Arcadia, Pretoria
Duration: Fixed 12 months contract, with 3 months’ probation
Salary: R240, 000.00/annum (Cost to Company)