Senior Stakeholder Specialist: JET IP Office at IDC

Qualification and Experience

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum qualification: Relevant Honours degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Political Science, International Relations, or related fields.
• Master’s degree would be an advantage.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

• 5 to 8 years’ relevant experience in the energy, automotive, manufacturing or chemical industries.
• Relevant work experience in the development sector would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of stakeholder engagement principles and practices.
• Understanding of socio-economic and political dynamics in South Africa.
• Strong customer focus and ability to engage effectively with senior officials of corporates and governments.
• Experience working in a high-level collaborative and culturally diverse environment.
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities while building effective relationships

Roles and Responsibilities

Financial Shareholder Returns

• Compile budgets as required and track expenditure.

Internal /Operational Processes

• Development of stakeholder management plans for the JET GH2 and JET NEV work identifying key internal and external stakeholders.
• Development of communication content and programmes - drawing from available company documents and publications as well as external sources to prepare write-ups and presentations, including briefing notes, to be used to inform audiences of JET IP  operations and priorities or to support speaking and other public engagements.
• Maintain stakeholder databases, records, and documentation, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of information.

Customer Focus & Stakeholder Management

• Stakeholder Engagement Strategy & Plan – identify key stakeholders with whom to engage and analyse their perceptions of the JET IP to develop and implement an effective stakeholder engagement strategy and stakeholder engagement plan to accurately and effectively deliver key messages to major counterparts and stakeholders.
• Develop a monitoring approach to monitor stakeholder engagement, analyse stakeholder feedback, perceptions, and sentiment to identify emerging issues and trends that may impact the JET IP Programmes.
• Organize stakeholder meetings, workshops, and events to provide updates on the JET IP’s progress, to solicit feedback, and to address concerns
• Serve as a liaison between internal and external stakeholders and the Programme Management Offices, ensuring effective communication and alignment of interests.
• Respond to stakeholder inquiries, complaints, and requests in a timely and professional manner, seeking resolution and maintaining positive relationships.
• Co-ordinate with internal teams, including legal, communications, and external teams, including the JET PMU in the Presidency to ensure consistent messaging and alignment of stakeholder engagement efforts.
• Prepare stakeholder communications materials, including newsletters, reports, and presentations, to keep stakeholders informed and engaged, and to increase public awareness and promote the adoption of GH2 and the transition to NEVs.
• Conduct strategic media engagement, in alignment and partnership with the JET PMU in the Presidency, by effectively networking with local and national media to promote the JET IP.

Learning, Leadership & People Growth

• Participate in knowledge sharing in the team and cross functional knowledge sharing.
• Coaching and mentoring of team members.