Head of Government Affairs

Location: Isando, Johannesburg 

Salary Range (Negotiable)

Benefits: 

• Travel Allowance
• Cell Phone Allowance
• Company Car
• Medical Aid & Pension Fund

Overall Purpose of the Job

To drive revenue growth by strategically managing the organisation's interactions with government entities

1. Requirements

Education (Formal Qualification Required)

• Minimum: NQF Level 7 Qualification in Business Management/Commerce/Entrepreneurship

• Advantageous: NQF Level 8 Qualification in Business Management/Commerce/Entrepreneurship

Legal Requirements

• Valid driver’s license

Experience

• Minimum:

  • Senior management experience

  • A strong understanding of both the market landscape and government relations (10+ years)

• Advantageous:

  • Automotive industry experience (5 years)

Competencies (Skills and Behavioural Attributes)

• Knowledge:

  • Financial Principles

  • Public Sector

  • Automotive Industry

  • Industry Trends

  • Sales and Marketing

• Skills:

  • Advanced Analytical

  • Advanced Communication

  • Interpersonal Savvy

  • Persuasion

  • Problem Solving

• Behavioural Attributes:

  • Emotional Intelligence

  • Future Focused

  • Customer Centricity

  • Resilience

  • Strategic Thinking

Key Stakeholders

• Internal: EXCO, Board, Legal, HC, Finance, Procurement, Sales

• External: Shareholders, Customers, Suppliers, Financial Institutions

2. Position Description

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Key Performance Areas / Main Outputs

Strategy:

• Ensure the government affairs strategy aligns with the overall business strategy.

• Analyse and define the competitive landscape to identify potential threats and opportunities.

• Keep track of political, economic, and social factors that might impact the business.

• Work closely with legal, compliance, public relations, and marketing teams to ensure strategy alignment.

• Implement the Sales Operating Model by strengthening long-term relationships in the Public Sector.

Government Affairs:

• Develop strong relationships with government customers to drive loyalty and repeat business.

• Build and maintain relationships with government officials, industry associations, and stakeholders.

• Monitor government policies, budgets, and priorities to identify new opportunities.

• Support public affairs initiatives that align with the company’s goals.

• Represent the company at industry events and government meetings.

• Gather feedback from government clients to refine products/services.

• Enhance brand visibility and strategic networking with key government stakeholders.

• Partner with industry associations for collective advocacy efforts.

• Set clear objectives for government affairs initiatives, track progress, and evaluate impact.

Policy and Compliance:

• Identify and mitigate operational risks affecting the business.

• Ensure all communications and activities comply with legal and ethical standards.

• Advocate for and influence key government policies affecting the industry.