Stakeholder Relations Specialist-Patterson Grade D3 at Airports Company of South Africa Limited (ACSA)

Key Performance Output

The successful candidate, reporting to the Group Manager Brand Marketing and Stakeholder Management will be responsible for the following:

• Develop a Stakeholder Relations Strategy to guide ACSA wide engagements.
•  Follow an integrated Stakeholder Relations approach, using standard tools and practices to provide aligned interactions with all Stakeholders.
• Compile agenda, develop reports and contribute to the stakeholder relations forum.
• Support forum members in stakeholder mapping and formulating and tracking annual engagement plans.
• Accountable for operational team performance through effective management within policies and procedures to ensure achievement of standards/objectives.
• Provide input into workforce planning and implement approved labour plans to ensure team is suitably staffed to meet sub-functional objectives.
• Manage people development initiatives, succession planning and talent management to meet functional performance standards.
• Coach team and create a pro-learning environment. Assess team development needs and close gaps.
• Implement Stakeholder Relations Strategy to guide ACSA wide engagements.
• Communicate Stakeholder Relations guidelines to the entire organisation.
• Provide training to organization on Stakeholder relations.
• Manage allocated Stakeholder Relations budget and report regularly to the Stakeholder Relations Lead.
• Compile, implement and monitor OPEX budget.
• Develop appropriate strategies to maximise a stakeholder’s positive influence and minimize any negative influence thus managing risk
• Implement measurement mechanism.
• Develop joint initiatives to protect the reputation and integrity of ACSA.

Technical Skills and Experience

The following skills and experience will be required: 

•  Bachelors Degree (3 years - 360 credits) in Marketing / Communications/Public Relations is essential.
• Honour’s Degree in Marketing / Communications/Public Relations is advantageous.
• 5 - 7 years Operational experience in Corporate Affairs is essential.
• 3 - 5 years Operational experience Stakeholder Management
• Must be proficient in MS Office packages.
• Code B Driver’s license is essential.

Competencies

• Communicates well (Verbal and Written)
• Accountability
• Assertive
• Attention to detail.
• Conflict Management
• Decision making
• Influencing
• Problem solving
•  Marketing and branding
• Interpersonal skill
• Project management skills
•  Business Acumen
• Negotiation skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Political understanding
•  Knowledge of applicable legislation