Government and Stakeholder Relations Manager - Sandton at Volkswagen Group South Africa

Type of Position:    

To ensure that the key strategic objectives of the company are met through developing government affairs strategies and action plans that support and advance the company’s position and operations at local, provincial, and national level.

Job Description and Responsibilities    

• Develop strategy and stakeholder engagement plan to establish and maintain close ethical relationships with key players in various national, provincial and municipal government departments to support and advance VWSA’s operations and to mitigate business risk.
• Work with internal leadership to identify priority Government Relations issues for the company.
• Develop and implement a strategy and action plan to engage with relevant government officials to resolve key business and operational risks.
• Monitor legislation, policy and political activities and events and advise company leadership of relevant policy and political proposals and event actions.
• Prepare detailed quarterly status reports for BOM and the Social Ethics Committee (SEC) and on request. 
• Understand, communicate and advocate company priorities to government officials and government entities on key legislative and operational issues.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience    

• Must have a Tertiary qualification in Business/ Political Science/ Social Sciences/ Economics/ Law
• Must have a minimum of 7 Years working in a Government Relations/ Public Affairs/ External Affairs/ Regulatory Affairs.
• Automotive industry knowledge or exposure.
• Must have at least 5 years at Supervisory Level

Skills, Attributes & Other requirements    

EESENTIAL:

• Relevant Postgraduate qualification will be advantageous.
• Must have the ability to translate ideas & concepts into practical output.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills.
• Good planning and organisational skills.
• Must have Technical knowledge of government affairs.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Must have the ability to work collaboratively.