Director of Government Partnerships

2 weeks ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Cortez Executive Search (Pty) Ltd Full time
Job Overview

We are looking for a skilled Director of Government Partnerships to drive our government relations activities forward.

The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of the UK Government's policy making, legislative, and other processes, as well as experience working in a business environment and providing advice and counsel to senior management. The position holder will be responsible for developing and implementing effective government relations strategies, representing the company's interests with Government, and supporting company executives in their engagement with Government.

This role requires strong political networks, a track record in successful relationship building and political influencing, and a willingness to dedicate time and effort to broadening and deepening those networks. The ideal candidate will also have exceptional written and oral communications skills and a proven track record of producing high-quality content and materials.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement government relations strategies to support the company's public sector business growth.
  • Represent the company's interests with Government, political audiences, and other relevant stakeholders.
  • Provide advice and counsel to senior business leaders on government relations matters.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve government relations objectives.


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