Lead Consultant: Public Sector & Industry at SITA SOC (Ltd)

Purpose of the job

• To manage relations and coordinate SITA engagements with Public Sector and Industry Stakeholders (Government and Public Entities) with a view to establishing and maintaining a well-coordinated system of Public Departments and Entities consisting of Government Departments,- National and Provincial Levels, SOCs, Municipalities, Public Entities, ICT Industry and related stakeholders to achieve sustainable development and service delivery, while building on sound relations with various stakeholders.

Key Responsibility Areas

• Develop continual alignment to the SITA Strategy, Stakeholder Engagement Framework Strategy with the SITA Act of 88 of 1998
• Streamline SITA’s engagements in line with Government agenda as outlined in the SITA Act of 88 of 1998
• Establish and maintain good relations and support SITA’s delivery to identified stakeholders
• Implement stakeholder relations in accordance with engagement model for effective management of stakeholders
• Adherence to division’s budget and Alignment to KING V Code on Corporate Governance.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree/ Honours in Human Sciences or Public Administration.
• Preferred Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree /Honours in Marketing and/ or Communication/ Public Relations/ Public Administration/MBA.
• Experience: 8–9years working experience in Stakeholder Relations/Management or Intergovernmental Relations or Relationship Building with leadership, general management and operations responsibilities in large corporate/public sector organization.
• Experience with 4 years as Specialist in a Corporate/Public Sector environment.

Technical Competencies Description

• Government Sector.
• Shareholder expectations and SITA’s
• SITA’s regulatory environment.
• Stakeholder Management
• Understanding of the environment of oversight formation.
• Accounts Planning
• Government Policies and Priorities
• Shareholder expectations and SITA
• SITA’s regulatory environment
• Project Management
• Financial Management skills
• Governance and Risk Management.
• ICT Charter
• Computer Literacy.

Other Special Requirements

• The incumbent will be required to consult and liaise with other industries and business players as well as travel to SITA offices and events. After-Hours Availability.
• Flexible Hours and days, including working on weekends and public Holidays when necessary.

Deadline:10th July,2026