Stakeholder Engagement and Advocacy Specialist at Astron Energy (Pty) Ltd.

• The Lead Stakeholder & Advocacy is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to engage stakeholders and advocate for the company’s strategic objectives, sustainability goals, and business excellence initiatives.
• Reporting to the General Manager of Strategy, Sustainability, and Business Excellence, this role plays a critical part in enhancing the company’s reputation and fostering positive relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders and government relations.

The ideal candidate will have strong strategic thinking, communication, and advocacy skills.

• Collaborate with the sustainability team to integrate stakeholder feedback into sustainability initiatives.
• Promote the company’s sustainability efforts to stakeholders and the broader community.
• Design and deliver effective communication plans to engage stakeholders.
• Create and manage content for stakeholder communications, including reports, presentations, and digital media.
• Ensure consistent and transparent communication with all stakeholders.
• Address stakeholder concerns and resolve conflicts in a timely and effective manner.
• Implement strategies to mitigate potential risks associated with stakeholder relationships.
• Align stakeholder engagement strategies with the company’s overall strategic objectives, sustainability goals, and business excellence initiatives.
• Provide insights and recommendations to the GM for Strategy, Sustainability, and Business Excellence on stakeholder-related opportunities and risk
• Develop and implement integrated stakeholder engagement strategies.
• Identify and prioritise key stakeholders, including customers, partners, government entities, community groups, and employees.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders to support business objectives and enhance the company’s reputation.
• Develop and execute advocacy strategies to promote the company’s interests and objectives.
• Represent the company in meetings with stakeholders, including government officials, industry groups, and community organizations.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments that could impact the company and advocate for favorable outcomes.

Professional Qualification and Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field.

Work Experience:

• A minimum of 7 years of experience in stakeholder relations, communications, or a similar role.

Knowledge and skills: 

• Proven experience in developing and executing stakeholder engagement strategies, including government relations.
• Strong understanding of corporate strategy, sustainability, and business excellence principles.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High level of professionalism and integrity.
• Strategic thinking and planning.
• Effective communication and presentation.
• Relationship building and management.
• Conflict resolution and negotiation.
• Analytical and reporting skills.
• Project management.