Senior Public Policy Manager

2 months ago

Johannesburg, South Africa hands on recruitment Full time

Hands on Recruitment has partnered with a tech company who is leading the charge in transforming urban mobility across South Africa. Our client is looking for a Senior Public Policy Manager to spearhead their regulatory and policy initiatives within the country. This crucial role involves managing regulatory challenges, forging strong relationships with stakeholders, and ensuring compliance to support strategic objectives. Based in South Africa, the Senior Public Policy Manager will play a pivotal role in navigating the local regulatory landscape and influencing policy to facilitate growth and operational success

Key Responsibilities:

● Leading our client’s regulatory, compliance, and political communications within South Africa,

ensuring strategic alignment with objectives and operational needs.

● Providing expertise on complex regulatory and compliance frameworks, assisting

commercial teams in navigating these challenges to drive initiatives forward.

● Establishing and nurturing relationships with regulators, political figures, business

partners, and other relevant stakeholders to promote our clients interests and ensure

regulatory compliance.

● Ensuring operations comply with all local licensing conditions, including conducting

regular audits and managing the acquisition of new licenses as needed.

● Collaboratively drafting and implementing strategic plans with commercial and product

teams to meet local objectives and navigate the policy landscape effectively.

● Managing our clients public messaging and corporate communications within South Africa,

including crafting responses to media inquiries and fostering a positive public image.

● Overseeing consultant public affairs agencies to ensure cohesive and effective public

policy strategies that align with our clients goals in South Africa.

Requirements:

● A minimum of 8 years of professional experience in legal, compliance, public policy, or

regulatory roles, preferably with a focus on the South African market.

● A deep understanding of the regulatory and licensing landscape within South Africa,

especially as it pertains to mobility services.

● Demonstrated success in developing and executing impactful public policy strategies

and corporate communications within a complex regulatory environment.

● Exceptional communication skills, capable of effectively translating complex regulatory

issues into clear, actionable guidance for both internal teams and external partners.

● A proven track record of building and maintaining strong relationships with governmental

and regulatory bodies, as well as other key stakeholders.

● Excellent organizational skills, including time management, prioritization, and a keen

attention to detail.

● Resilience, confidence, and a willingness to engage in robust discussions to advocate

for the position.

● Fluent in English, with proficiency in additional local languages highly regarded

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