Stakeholder Engagement and Advocacy Specialist

1 week ago


Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Astron Energy Ltd. Full time

Job title: Stakeholder Engagement and Advocacy Specialist

Job Location: Western Cape, Cape Town

Deadline: April 27, 2025

Job Summary: 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.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Collaborate with the sustainability team to integrate stakeholder feedback into sustainability initiatives.
  2. Promote the company's sustainability efforts to stakeholders and the broader community.
  3. Design and deliver effective communication plans to engage stakeholders.
  4. Create and manage content for stakeholder communications, including reports, presentations, and digital media.
  5. Ensure consistent and transparent communication with all stakeholders.
  6. Address stakeholder concerns and resolve conflicts in a timely and effective manner.
  7. Implement strategies to mitigate potential risks associated with stakeholder relationships.
  8. Align stakeholder engagement strategies with the company's overall strategic objectives, sustainability goals, and business excellence initiatives.
  9. Provide insights and recommendations to the GM for Strategy, Sustainability, and Business Excellence on stakeholder-related opportunities and risks.
  10. Develop and implement integrated stakeholder engagement strategies.
  11. Identify and prioritize key stakeholders, including customers, partners, government entities, community groups, and employees.
  12. Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders to support business objectives and enhance the company's reputation.
  13. Develop and execute advocacy strategies to promote the company's interests and objectives.
  14. Represent the company in meetings with stakeholders, including government officials, industry groups, and community organizations.
  15. 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.
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