Assistant Manager National External Affairs at Toyota

• An Assistant Manager is required to help coordinate the company’s external affairs function, support the delivery of the external affairs strategy, monitor relevant political and public policy developments, and oversee a two-way flow of relevant information to internal and external stakeholders.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Assist in the delivery of the company’s external affairs strategy, including monitoring key political developments, providing briefings for senior managers, and stakeholder management as required.
• Assist the development and maintenance of internal and external stakeholder networks to support the external affairs function.
• Mapping stakeholder groups in relation to the range of issues affecting our sector.
• Assist in the implementation of programs and policies where necessary.
• Facilitate and manage intelligence gathering for engagement and decision-making purposes.
• Where required engage with external stakeholders for information gathering and relationship building purposes, including (government, academic institutions, NGO & other stakeholders).
• Project Management with internal and external stakeholders.
• Actively participate in industry events to gather and share information with the business.
• Plan and coordinate quarterly meetings.
• Manage and coordinate industry surveys.
• Coordinate the sustainability report with focus on ESG.
• Plan and coordinate plant tours and other industry events.
• Process invoices for the department.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• NQF 5 level qualification (240 credits - level 8 framework) in related field
• 2-3 years’ experience after internship / graduate / entry level position
• Automotive industry knowledge and experience in external or public affairs
• PC literacy (MS Office Advanced)

COMPETENCIES:

• Strong attention to detail, a diligent approach and excellent project management skills.
• The ability to engage with the company’s senior leadership and their support teams.
• Some experience in a political, public policy or public affairs environment
• Good writing and analytical skills, and the ability to write both strategically and creatively under tight deadlines.

IMPORTANT DIMENSIONS:

• Strategic & Analytical thinking
• Good communication (both written and verbal)
• Relationship management
• Time management
• Budget management
• Attention to detail