TASKS

Policy Formulation

Input as a member of Management to the formulation Stakeholder Policies needed to achieve the Corporate Objectives of the organisation for submission to EXCO.

Policy Implementation

Delivery, as the manager, of all strategies, plans and outputs necessary to implement the Stakeholder policies and objectives of the Stakeholder functions.

Corporate Governance

Design, implementation and maintenance of effective systems to ensure compliance with sound Corporate Governance and relevant legislation within the Stakeholder function.

Stakeholder Management

Formulation of appropriate Stakeholder Relations Policies, Systems and procedures.
Formulation of the Stakeholder Matrix for the organisation, identifying stakeholders, and their specific interest in the business.
Build and maintain efficient administration systems, processes and controls within the department.
Reporting on the salient aspects of the Stakeholder management to line Management.
Advise management, as required, on issues, regulation and policy relevant to operations, activities and interests.
Build relationships with senior influential policy makers and regulators, the NGO community and other key stakeholders in South Africa.
Liaise, where relevant, with external consultants on the efficient and relevant monitoring, identification and strategic management of potential and new regulatory issues.
Design, implementation and control of processes to deliver the required stakeholder interactions and value propositions to the stakeholders of the business.
Build the profile of the executives at all government levels

Management of resources

Allocation and monitoring of resources of the Department effectively and efficiently, preparation and control of Budgets, compliance with effective internal control systems, compliance with appropriate safeguards, accounting and reporting systems.
Formulation of appropriate strategies, business plans and budgets for the Stakeholder Relations functions.
In consultation with the Procurement Department, effective management of suppliers and service providers.

COMPETENCIES

Degree in Business, Communications, Politics or Marketing
At least 5 years previous experience in managing communications at a senior level