Principal Specialist H2 Stakeholder Relations (107730) at Sasol

Short Description / Purpose of Job

• Provide advice on strategic engagement pertaining to the Energy mega projects
• Lead the development of stakeholder engagement strategy on the Mega Projects
• Develop and maintain a deep understanding of OMEs strategy and assist in resolving the issues that need to be addressed with local stakeholders 
• The role will shape the relationship between  stakeholder strategy and project strategy and playing critical role in advancing both through building influential,positive and mutually beneficial relationships with all external stakeholders
• Gathering of information, analyse if from stakeholder perspective and craft proactive solutions
• Reputational management on matters relating to mega project

Recruitment Description / Key Accountabilities

• Build, sustain and influence relationships and reputational capital with key stakeholders applicable to the relevant H2 development business through engagement on strategic thereby enabling the H2 Business to resolve and position these in a pro-active manner
• Develop a stakeholder engagement strategy to position H2 Business
• Ensure identification, mapping and engaging relevant stakeholders in the communities understanding their needs and expectations with the aim to promote win-win solutions on the projects
• Ensuring that stakeholder identification, engagement and dialogue, as well as issue resolution is aligned with and support execution of the H2 development Business strategy
• Build business relationships with Stakeholders - local government and communities.
• Support Business Development and Commercial teams to advance key business issues requiring advancing in H2 Business.
• Develop regulatory framework principles that support H2 Business strategies and tools.
• Develop engagement strategies with key regulatory bodies, institutions and advocacy groups to maximise H2 Business’ ability to influence regulatory frameworks and incentive schemes to enable the H2 Business strategy.
• Develop and disseminate learning through case studies and working with projects to develop strategies and plans for mainstreaming
• Lead and advise, through a deep understanding and interpretation of changes in the external landscape to proactively influence policy and position Sasol appropriately for the future.

Formal Education

• Bachelor’s degree related field
• Post graduate qualification an added advantage

Min Experience

• 12 years relevant experience
• Track record in Stakeholder management
• Experience collaborating with governments, ministries, and local communities

Certification & Professional Membership

• None

Competencies 

• Business Acumen: 
• Collaboration: The action of working with someone to produce something.
• Self-Mastery: Takes accountability for driving own growth through developing self-awareness, reflecting, seeking feedback and self-correcting
• Written Communications: Sending of messages, orders or instructions in writing through letters, circulars, manuals, reports, telegrams, office memos, bulletins, etc. It is a formal method of communication and is less flexible.
• Organisational effectiveness – ability to work across all elements of the project
• People Leadership: Authentically and inclusively engages people to follow; leads culture transformation. Builds capability and leverages diversity for competitive advantage.

Closing Date: 7th, April 2022