Corporate Affairs and Communications Lead

1 week ago


Johannesburg, South Africa JTI - Japan Tobacco International Full time

**_Corporate Affairs and Communications Lead_**

**_What this role is about?_**

**_What will you do?_**
- Anticipate and assess changes to the company’s Operating Environment which create commercial risk and competitive opportunity. Ensure anticipated changes are communicated to the General Manager, local market Excom and Regional CA&C Lead
- Develop, or work with the Market Excom and functional counterparts to design and implement effective strategies and programs through which the Operating Environment will be shaped by counterbalancing the issues that can impact negatively on the business to minimize commercial risk and secure competitive advantage and our operating freedoms in South Africa
- Direct the development of political, regulatory, and media maps which identify the groups or individuals who influence and shape public and government policy and opinion for the South Africa and relevant markets. Develop effective working relationships with these groups and individuals. Establish and maintain a solid stakeholder map (national and supra-national)
- Establish clear performance criteria and objectives for all Public Relations consultants (and other service providers) engaged by the company in the market. Ensure that Public Relations strategies are aligned with the company’s business goals and performance objectives. Ensure that all Public Relations programs are assessed regularly against performance criteria and objectives
- Recruit, train, motivate and retain best of class Corporate Affairs talent to ensure that the Corporate Affairs mission and objectives for South Africa+ is achieved with the highest quality standards and in line with the Company Code of Conduct and the company’s Operating Guidelines
- Develop, or work with functional counterparts (including local, region and HQ) to develop positions and views regarding public issues which have significant impact on the company’s operating environment. Develop political, regulatory, and media engagement strategies to ensure that the company’s positions and views are presented in a fair and accurate manner

**_What are we looking for?_**
- University Degree in communications, public relations, political science, or any other related field
- 5+ years of experience in Corporate Affairs managing regulatory, public affairs and communications
- 2+ years in managerial position. Solid knowledge of legislative requirements
- Prior experience in the tobacco, pharma or other highly regulated industry would be a great asset
- PC literacy: MS Office and understanding of SAP an advantage
- Extraordinary interpersonal skills with proactive attitude
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Fluency in English (written & spoken). Proficiency in any other language would be beneficial

**_What are the next steps - Recruitment Process:_



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