14 Corporate Affairs jobs in South Africa

The role is responsible for protecting and enhancing SAA's brand and reputation globally, while overseeing CSR and Sustainability, Communications, Government Relations and Stakeholder Management. The role develops strategies and policies aligned with industry regulations and the corporate plan, and monitors political, economic, socio-cultural, environmental, and business influences to anticipate challenges, and advance opportunities through key stakeholder collaboration, including bilateral government relations. In addition, the role shapes policy, regulations, and directs philanthropic, ethical, legal, and economic responsibilities, while managing the internal and external communications plan.

• Develop and oversee Communications, Stakeholder Management and CSR, policies and strategies in line with industry regulations, governance, and legal requirements
• Lead the development and implementation of the Corporate Affairs strategy aligned with the corporate strategy
• Serve as a company spokesperson, and manage media responses and correspondence Ensure the effective management of the Corporate Affairs function, including budget management and cost containment
• Safeguard and enhance the reputation of the Airline by handling conversations in a meaningful content-rich way
• Lead, direct and manage the delivery of the Airline's internal and external communication plan
• Develop, review and approve all communication materials for press, television/radio, social media and internal platforms
• Develop and execute Crisis Communications Strategy and Plan and Strategy when required
• Develop & manage any contracted PR/Communications agencies to ensure cost-effective, high impact exposure
• Lead message development on significant corporate issues, spanning key business areas such as legal, finance, government, labour, industry and commercial
• Establish and maintain relationships with government officials and regulatory agencies to influence legislation or regulations impacting the Airline's operations
• Leverage media, traditional and non-traditional opportunities, and third-party relationships to address and mitigate reputation risks from operational problems, labour disputes and financial issues
• Ensure consistent messaging across the different channels, stakeholder groups and geographies in which the Airline operates and ensure that messaging is aligned with strategy and regulations
• Ensure effective implementation and communication of CSR initiatives both internally and externally
• Prepare and present written testimony, briefs, issue papers and responses to parliamentary questions
• Evaluate and benchmark the Corporate Affairs portfolio of services and provide feedback to management about risks, opportunities and emerging issues
• Working with the Commercial team, cultivate positive & supportive relationships with airports, tourism boards, community leaders & Government, airlines, Star Alliance & commercial partners working with the Airline on joint initiatives
• Leads and align change management with the vision and strategic direction of the Airline

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism / Communications / Public Relations or related field at NQF level 7
• years' experience in a Corporate Affairs role of which 3 years is at a management level
• Experience in a Corporate Communication (Internal and External) function
• Experience in the media industry (media spokesperson and media writing) will be an advantage
• Experience in reporting at executive level, board, shareholder and Government Stakeholders or institutions
• Experience in managing and developing a corporate image and public relations programme
• Experience in developing and implementing CSR strategies and framework

• Understanding of organisational behaviour
• Digital communication
• Social media channels
• Geographical and Socio-political landscape
• Internal and external stakeholder engagement
• Media Relations
• Public Policy
• Regulatory andIndustry knowledge
• Knowledge of the airline & travel industry
• Advance understanding of CSR frameworks
• Desktop publishing software knowledge an advantage
• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet applications, presentation software
• Commercial acumen
• Strong communication and presentation skills (written and verbal)
• Negotiation skills
• Reputation management
• Crisis management
• Organising and prioritising skills
• Analytical skills
• Ability to speak well under pressure on camera and audio media

• Leads with purpose
• Manages team performance
• Manages transformation & change initiatives
• Drives innovation
• Sells/ translates the vision
• Leverages Team Diversity
• Role models behaviours and values
• Resilience under pressure and within tight deadlines
• Adaptability
• Proactive
• Ethical and professional
• Influential
• Results orientated

SAA is using an online recruitment tool. Applicants are required to complete an individual registration profile capturing essential personal and career selection criteria. Applicants must please note that they only need to complete the online registration once and thereafter they can update their online profiles as and when necessary.

PLEASE NOTE: The onus are on applicants to ensure all mandatory fields are completed. Incomplete online profiles will be disqualified from the application process. Online profiles are used for screening and shortlisting purposes. A CV is only for verification and record keeping purposes. Applicants need to ensure that their online profiles are completed with correct and current information. Incomplete sections can disqualify applicants from the screening and selection process. This applies to all internal and external applicants.

KEY JOB FUNCTIONS
:

The primary focus will be providing administrative support to the Legal & Cosec department based in Johannesburg.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

Data Management:

• Maintain physical security filing system
• Maintain digital/ electronic filing system

Cost Management:

• Process orders; payments
• Identify and implement cost reduction activities

Contract Management:

• Maintain contract management system
• Maintain Contract register

Legal Administration:

• receive all instructions to legal
• maintain instruction register
• liaise with internal and external stakeholders in relation to legal matters

General Administration:

• Monthly reporting for Exco:
• Filing
• Monthly recons
• Diary Management
• General administrative support for projects; legal matters
• Ensure compliance with policies and procedures
• Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Liaise with various business units; external auditors; attorneys and other stakeholders
• Prepare ad hoc reports; presentations; documents

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• NQF 5 level qualification (240 credits - level 8 framework) relevant qualification
• Diploma in paralegal studies or business administration preferable
• Minimum of 3 years' experience as a paralegal / administrative assistant in a corporate / commercial / manufacturing environment
• Advanced MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• SAP

COMPETENCIES:

• Assertive
• Integrity
• Perseverance
• Attention to detail and logical and systematic approach to work.
• Innovative ideas
• Appropriate judgement and problem solving
• Decision making
• Prioritisation & allocation of resources
• Teamwork / est. Framework & systems
• Appropriate evaluation & feedback
• Planned development
• Integrity

IMPORTANT DIMENSIONS:

• Strategic & Analytical thinking
• Good communication (both written and verbal)
• Initiative
• Relationship management
• Time management
• Budget management
• Attention to detail

THIS APPOINTMENT WILL MADE IN LINE WITH THE COMPANY'S
EMPLOYMENT EQUITY
POLICY

Job ID: 40070

Location: Johannesburg, ZA

Area of interest: Marketing, Brand & Communications

Job type: Regular Employee

Work style: Office Working

Opening date: 16 Sept 2025

Job Summary

• Shape and enhance the Corporate Affairs and Brand & Marketing strategies for our country.
• Lead our amazing team in spotting new opportunities, bringing in our expertise, and unleashing your creativity, within budget and aligned to our goals
• Be the go-to person, fully accountable to Country CEO and Client Business Heads, especially when it comes to understanding our Corporate Affairs and Brand & Marketing activities.
• Ensure the Management Team is aligned with our strategies and that they resonate with our goals.
• Guide through any governance, issues, or risks we might face.
• Transform our marketing function and drive impactful deliverables, from Strategic Marketing and Brand Communication to Digital Marketing and Client Engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the overall strategy by providing insightful inputs, conducting thorough market research, monitoring industry trends, and understanding customer behaviours to effectively identify the right audiences.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm for fostering and managing meaningful local and belief-driven connections between clients and the bank's brand, which includes building relationships with media, local influencers, and partners.
• Assist in implementing the global marketing campaigns and events strategy within the Cluster, collaborating with product heads, global teams, and global marketing colleagues.
• Lead the communications strategy for marketing campaigns and product narratives/stories, focusing on both strategic and tactical priorities in collaboration with Cluster and global teams.
• Support lead generation efforts and enhance content distribution across various platforms by considering local needs and preferences.
• Provide guidance to the Global Impact and Media, Reputation & Issues team on the overall crisis management strategy and its potential adaptations for the Cluster/market.
• Work closely with global teams to coordinate and implement marketing strategies and campaigns, including creating engaging content that effectively attracts the desired audience.
• Enhance content marketing efforts, including the development and maintenance of content, by utilizing key digital strategies such as SEO, SEM, SMM, and email marketing.
• Craft an overall compelling narrative and content for our communications, ensuring best practices are applied and content is tailored to the identified stakeholders.

Qualifications and Experience

• At least 10 years of Corporate Affairs and Brand & Marketing experience, preferably in the banking/financial services industry with an international context
• Bachelor's degree in journalism and/or a business-related field required, MBA, Masters degree in Marketing and/or Communication strategy (preferred);
• Certifications/Training in project management, public speaking/presentation, leadership, media management, mentorship, digital marketing, sustainability;
• Strong business/product knowledge and sufficient expertise to command respect and credibility with senior stakeholders
• Strong analytics and portfolio management experience
• Strong marketing and communications experience, media relations and stakeholder engagement background
• Copywriting & Content Writing
• Crisis management
• Reputational Risk

About Standard Chartered

We're an international bank, nimble enough to act, big enough for impact. For more than 170 years, we've worked to make a positive difference for our clients, communities, and each other. We question the status quo, love a challenge and enjoy finding new opportunities to grow and do better than before. If you're looking for a career with purpose and you want to work for a bank making a difference, we want to hear from you. You can count on us to celebrate your unique talents and we can't wait to see the talents you can bring us.

Our purpose, to drive commerce and prosperity through our unique diversity, together with our brand promise, to be here for good are achieved by how we each live our valued behaviours. When you work with us, you'll see how we value difference and advocate inclusion.

Together we:

• Do the right thing and are assertive, challenge one another, and live with integrity, while putting the client at the heart of what we do
• Never settle, continuously striving to improve and innovate, keeping things simple and learning from doing well, and not so well
• Are better together, we can be ourselves, be inclusive, see more good in others, and work collectively to build for the long term

What we offer

In line with our Fair Pay Charter, we offer a competitive salary and benefits to support your mental, physical, financial and social wellbeing.

• Core bank funding for retirement savings, medical and life insurance, with flexible and voluntary benefits available in some locations.
• Time-off including annual leave, parental/maternity (20 weeks), sabbatical (12 months maximum) and volunteering leave (3 days), along with minimum global standards for annual and public holiday, which is combined to 30 days minimum.
• Flexible working options based around home and office locations, with flexible working patterns.
• Proactive wellbeing support through Unmind, a market-leading digital wellbeing platform, development courses for resilience and other human skills, global Employee Assistance Programme, sick leave, mental health first-aiders and all sorts of self-help toolkits
• A continuous learning culture to support your growth, with opportunities to reskill and upskill and access to physical, virtual and digital learning.
• Being part of an inclusive and values driven organisation, one that embraces and celebrates our unique diversity, across our teams, business functions and geographies - everyone feels respected and can realise their full potential.

Who are we?
Sanlam was established as a life insurance company in South Africa but has since transformed into a diversified financial services group that operates across the African continent, India, Malaysia and selected developed markets, with listings on the Johannesburg, A2X and Namibian stock exchanges. In 2018 the Group celebrated its centenary as well as 20 years since demutualisation and listing in South Africa and Namibia. Sanlam is one of the largest internationally active insurance groups in the world with a presence in 31 countries and has the biggest non-banking financial services footprint on the African continent.

The Group's five business clusters (Sanlam Fintech, Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Allianz and Santam) house the Group's business operations. The Group Office provides strategic direction and support to the five clusters, assisting them in realising their strategies and meeting their business objectives. The Group Office is responsible for governance and for the Group's centralised functions, which include: Finance, Actuarial, Risk and Balance Sheet Management, Strategy, Human Capital, Corporate Affairs and Sustainability.

What will you do?
This role exists in the Group Communications department, reporting to the Senior Manager: Group Internal Communication. This role is pivotal in supporting the execution of internal communication strategies that foster employee engagement and reinforce the Group's brand and values.

You will partner with stakeholders across the Group as a trusted advisor, content creator and communications leader – partnering with stakeholders to deliver impactful, data-informed communication initiatives that foster connection, clarity and culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing internal communication plans aligned with Group priorities.
• Draft and edit clear, engaging content for internal platforms.
• Support the coordination of communication requests and help manage channel scheduling.
• Contribute ideas for stories that reflect the Group's culture, values and strategic direction.
• Promote positive, valuable (informative and engaging) coverage of all areas of the business across the various internal communication touch points.
• Build productive stakeholder relationships with internal clients and colleagues across the business to support communication initiatives.
• Assist in organising internal events and campaigns.
• Monitor communication metrics and gather feedback for reporting.

Stay informed about trends and best practices in internal communications

What will make you successful in this role?

• Ability to work collaboratively within the Group Communications team and with internal and external clients.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a dynamic environment.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactively plan and coordinate internal communications plans and activities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Qualification And Experience
Qualification and Experience

• Degree or Diploma in Journalism, Communication, Marketing or related qualification.
• At least 3 to 4 years related experience or similar type experience.
• Previous experience of working in a corporate environment will be to your advantage.
• Exposure to environment with sensitive/confidential information

Competencies

• Exceptional writing and editing skills with the ability to distil complex narratives into compelling, audience-centric messaging that drives engagement and clarity.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate complex information into clear, engaging messaging.
• Strong digital literacy and familiarity with internal communication platforms and tools.
• Collaborative, proactive, and results-driven with excellent organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Ability to influence and gain commitment across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Knowledge of financial services environment will be to your advantage.

Knowledge And Skills
Reads copy and detect errors

Standard code

Proof reading

Monitor publication quality

Personal Attributes
Plans and aligns - Contributing independently

Optimises work processes - Contributing independently

Action orientated - Contributing independently

Communicates effectively - Contributing independently

Build a successful career with us
We're all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We know that you have hopes for your future – your career, your personal development and of achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping our employees to realise their worth. Through its five business clusters – Sanlam Fintech, Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Allianz, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office – the group provides many opportunities for growth and development.

Core Competencies
Cultivates innovation - Contributing independently

Customer focus - Contributing independently

Drives results - Contributing independently

Collaborates - Contributing independently

Being resilient - Contributing independently

Turnaround time
The shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of managers.

The closing date for applications is 10 November 2025.

Our commitment to transformation
The Sanlam Group is committed to achieving transformation and embraces diversity. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace as we believe that these are key components to ensuring a thriving and sustainable business in South Africa. The Group's Employment Equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the selection process.

We at MTN are a purpose and value-led organization. At MTN, we believe that understanding our people's needs and aspirations is key to creating experiences that delight you at work, every day. We are committed to fostering an environment where every member of our Y'ello Family is heard, understood and empowered to live an inspired life.

Our values keep us grounded and moving in the right direction. Most importantly, they keep us honest. It is not something we claim to be. It is in our DNA.

As an organisation, we consider it our mission to create an exciting and rewarding place to work, where our people can be themselves, thrive in positivity and ignite their full potential. A workplace that boosts creativity and innovation, improves productivity, and ultimately drives meaningful results. A workplace that is built on relationships and achieving a purpose that is bigger than us. This is what we want you to experience with us

Our commitments go beyond an organisational promise. It is in our leadership and managerial ethos to meaningfully partner with our employees, customers and stakeholders with a vision to realise our shared goals.

Live Y'ello

• Lead with Care
• Can-do with Integrity
• Collaborate with Agility
• Serve with Respect
• Act with Inclusion

The urgency for change has become more heightened amidst increased competitive intensity across all markets in which MTN operates. The Group's External Communication function must therefore ensure the successful delivery in the context of:

• Rapidly changing ICT environment
• The geographic complexity of MTN's footprint across Africa and the Middle East
• Macro-social and political climate intricacies of our operating environment
• Management of executive and local shareholder expectations across all 16 markets and aligning them to MTN's plans and strategies
• Management of customer, supplier, and other stakeholder expectations through communication
• Fast-changing role of communications, with influencing factors that include social media, global economic slowdown, emerging stakeholder management etc.
• Dynamic and fast-changing organisational requirements
• Management of customer and stakeholder expectations across all 16 markets and aligning them to MTN's strategy, objectives, and plans
• Internal organisational communication across a varied and deadline-driven corporate communications environment
• Need to continuously innovate the way business is conducted
• Growing pressure from stakeholders for disclosure and transparency

Company Description

-Valterra Platinum, formerly Anglo American Platinum, is a leading primary producer of platinum group metals (PGMs), with integrated mining, smelting, and refining operations in South Africa and Zimbabwe, marketing the metal we produce globally. Following our demerger from Anglo American plc, Valterra Platinum is now an independent, publicly listed company with a primary and secondary listing on the Johannesburg and London stock exchanges respectively.

As we embark on this exciting new chapter, Valterra Platinum is positioned to define and pursue its own strategy, anchored in operational excellence, sustainability, and value creation for the long-term. With full accountability for our performance and growth, we are focused on strengthening our capabilities across the entire PGM value chain, from mine to market.

Our independence empowers us to deepen our commitment to stakeholders and lead with purpose – to Unearth Value to Better Our World. We remain steadfast in our ambition to be the world's foremost producer of platinum group metals, while embedding safety and sustainability in everything we do.

If you're driven by purpose and the opportunity to make a lasting impact, we invite you to join us. Apply today and be part of something bigger.

This role is based in Mokopane, Limpopo .

Job Description

-Key tasks of the role are:

• Coordinate the work of Community Relations Officers within the agreed budget and headcount constraints.
• Help Identify, map, analyse and prioritise community stakeholders and design appropriate engagements methods and messages.
• Help design and implement a strategy for setting up and maintaining Community Engagement
• Forums.
• Plan, monitor, and guide the work for the Community Relations Officers.
• Support the development and implementation of community engagement strategies to enhance and maintain good relationships with the MC communities and key community stakeholders.
• Ensure that the Community Relations Officers engage with communities and key community stakeholders as per the Stakeholder Engagement Plan.
• Organize, lead, and/or participate in community meetings as needed.
• Ensure that records of community engagement meetings are kept up to date on Isometrix.
• Be sensitive to potential conflict situations between MC and communities and/or within or between communities and agree on implications and strategies to prevent or resolve the conflict, together with the Community Relations Manager.
• Refer grievances from community members to the Grievances and Incidents Manager to ensure that the right process is followed for investigating and resolving the issue.
• Work with the Security team to identify community-based threats to the safety of mine staff and continuity of mine operations.
• Support the preparation and implementation of the annual, quarterly, and monthly stakeholder engagement schedule.
• Report any commitments made to the Community Relations Manager and to the Commitment Manager immediately.
• Analyse and understand community concerns, expectations and perceptions to inform risks, impacts, and engagement strategies.
• Support delivery of the relevant sustainability activities on a Business Unit level.
• Input into AAP Business Unit-level cross-functional integration on sustainability.
• Build and maintain internal and external stakeholder relationships that build support for the project.
• Implement a purpose-driven, high-performing culture that is aligned with the company values, is inclusive and promotes diversity, supports engagement and fosters continuous improvement to work processes
• Set clear and consistent expectations, encourage individuals and teams to challenge the status quo and strive for improvements; embed expectations through Team+ tool
• Ensure individuals and team have the knowledge, skills, authorities and resources to deliver against expectations and accountability (time, people and budget)
• Hold individuals to account in line with their role authority and accountability structures
• Ensure that systems, symbols and behaviours reinforce desired culture and align with Anglo American values.

This role is at a band 6/11 level reporting to the Senior Manager Community Relations.

Qualifications

• -Grade 12
• Bachelor's degree in Sociology, Economics, Community Development, Regional Planning, Negotiation and Conflict resolution or related discipline
• Postgraduate qualification in Business Administration Sociology, Economics
• Community Development, Development Economics or Sociology will be advantageous
• An understanding of Anglo Social Way (ASW), Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance (IRMA) and other relevant assurance certifications

Experience and Knowledge

• Minimum 3 years of experience dealing with Internal stakeholders and extractive industry external/ community relations or similar in a developing country, preferably South Africa
• Experience with the IFC Performance Standards highly preferred
• Understanding of Valterra Platinum Social Way and the Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance

Additional Information

-What We Offer

At Valterra Platinum, you will join a team committed to excellence and impact.

We offer:

• Meaningful work in a high-performance, values-led environment.
• Market-aligned reward and recognition.
• Opportunities for learning, development and progression.
• A culture that respects diversity and encourages innovation.
• A clear commitment to safe Operations.

Inclusion and Diversity

Valterra Platinum is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfill their potential.

Valterra Platinum has a zero tolerance to dignity harms, these include all acts of gender based violence, bullying, harassment and victimisation. Ensuring the safety of our employees extends beyond physical safety and includes the eradication of harmful behaviours from our workplace. This responsibility extends to everyone at Valterra Platinum both during work hours and outside of work. We are unconditional in creating a respectful, inclusive, and safe working environment to ensure that no colleague will be violated or harassed under our watch.

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please complete our online application form via this job advert.

Closing Date: 05 September 2025

Privacy policy - Valterra Platinum

Company Description
Valterra Platinum, formerly Anglo American Platinum, is a leading primary producer of platinum group metals (PGMs), with integrated mining, smelting, and refining operations in South Africa and Zimbabwe, marketing the metal we produce globally. Following our demerger from Anglo American plc, Valterra Platinum is now an independent, publicly listed company with a primary and secondary listing on the Johannesburg and London stock exchanges respectively.

As we embark on this exciting new chapter, Valterra Platinum is positioned to define and pursue its own strategy, anchored in operational excellence, sustainability, and value creation for the long-term. With full accountability for our performance and growth, we are focused on strengthening our capabilities across the entire PGM value chain, from mine to market.

Our independence empowers us to deepen our commitment to stakeholders and lead with purpose – to Unearth Value to Better Our World. We remain steadfast in our ambition to be the world's foremost producer of platinum group metals, while embedding safety and sustainability in everything we do.

If you're driven by purpose and the opportunity to make a lasting impact, we invite you to join us. Apply today and be part of something bigger.

This role is based in Mokopane, Limpopo
.

Job Description
Key tasks of the role are:

• Coordinate the work of Community Relations Officers within the agreed budget and headcount constraints.
• Help Identify, map, analyse and prioritise community stakeholders and design appropriate engagements methods and messages.
• Help design and implement a strategy for setting up and maintaining Community Engagement
• Forums.
• Plan, monitor, and guide the work for the Community Relations Officers.
• Support the development and implementation of community engagement strategies to enhance and maintain good relationships with the MC communities and key community stakeholders.
• Ensure that the Community Relations Officers engage with communities and key community stakeholders as per the Stakeholder Engagement Plan.
• Organize, lead, and/or participate in community meetings as needed.
• Ensure that records of community engagement meetings are kept up to date on Isometrix.
• Be sensitive to potential conflict situations between MC and communities and/or within or between communities and agree on implications and strategies to prevent or resolve the conflict, together with the Community Relations Manager.
• Refer grievances from community members to the Grievances and Incidents Manager to ensure that the right process is followed for investigating and resolving the issue.
• Work with the Security team to identify community-based threats to the safety of mine staff and continuity of mine operations.
• Support the preparation and implementation of the annual, quarterly, and monthly stakeholder engagement schedule.
• Report any commitments made to the Community Relations Manager and to the Commitment Manager immediately.
• Analyse and understand community concerns, expectations and perceptions to inform risks, impacts, and engagement strategies.
• Support delivery of the relevant sustainability activities on a Business Unit level.
• Input into AAP Business Unit-level cross-functional integration on sustainability.
• Build and maintain internal and external stakeholder relationships that build support for the project.
• Implement a purpose-driven, high-performing culture that is aligned with the company values, is inclusive and promotes diversity, supports engagement and fosters continuous improvement to work processes
• Set clear and consistent expectations, encourage individuals and teams to challenge the status quo and strive for improvements; embed expectations through Team+ tool
• Ensure individuals and team have the knowledge, skills, authorities and resources to deliver against expectations and accountability (time, people and budget)
• Hold individuals to account in line with their role authority and accountability structures
• Ensure that systems, symbols and behaviours reinforce desired culture and align with Anglo American values.

This role is at a band 6/11 level reporting to the Senior Manager Community Relations.
Qualifications

• Grade 12
• Bachelor's degree in Sociology, Economics, Community Development, Regional Planning, Negotiation and Conflict resolution or related discipline
• Postgraduate qualification in Business Administration Sociology, Economics
• Community Development, Development Economics or Sociology will be advantageous
• An understanding of Anglo Social Way (ASW), Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance (IRMA) and other relevant assurance certifications

Experience And Knowledge

• Minimum 3 years of experience dealing with Internal stakeholders and extractive industry external/ community relations or similar in a developing country, preferably South Africa
• Experience with the IFC Performance Standards highly preferred
• Understanding of Valterra Platinum Social Way and the Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance

Additional Information
What We Offer
At Valterra Platinum, you will join a team committed to excellence and impact.

We Offer

• Meaningful work in a high-performance, values-led environment.
• Market-aligned reward and recognition.
• Opportunities for learning, development and progression.
• A culture that respects diversity and encourages innovation.
• A clear commitment to safe Operations.

Inclusion and Diversity
Valterra Platinum is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfill their potential.

Valterra Platinum has a zero tolerance to dignity harms, these include all acts of gender based violence, bullying, harassment and victimisation. Ensuring the safety of our employees extends beyond physical safety and includes the eradication of harmful behaviours from our workplace. This responsibility extends to everyone at Valterra Platinum both during work hours and outside of work. We are unconditional in creating a respectful, inclusive, and safe working environment to ensure that no colleague will be violated or harassed under our watch.

How To Apply
To apply for this role, please complete our online application form via this job advert.

Closing Date: 05 September 2025
Privacy policy - Valterra Platinum

Responsibilities
The Global Public Policy & Government Affairs team's work spans across a broad and diverse range of functions and workstreams, including government affairs and government relations; policy and issue area expertise; risk and crisis management and mitigation; outreach, coalitions, and partnerships; and corporate social responsibility. The mission of the Global Public Policy team is to prevent, manage, and mitigate political, legislative, and regulatory threats to TikTok and to promote a political, legislative, and regulatory environment that supports growth and innovation for our business.

We are looking to hire a dynamic and agile Government Relations and Public Policy Leader to define and execute our GR efforts in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). The ideal candidate must be a strategic thinker and a strong team player with the ability to exercise good judgment in a rapidly changing environment. The candidate must have a good understanding of the region's public policy challenges, political systems, institutions, and cultural landscape; and, solid networks and relationships with Sub-Saharan policy-makers, multilateral agencies, academia, and civil society stakeholders.

The SSA Government Relations and Public Policy Leader is part of the METAPSA GR team and is responsible for overseeing regional policy issues and crisis management across Sub-Saharan Africa. The role reports to the Deputy Director of Government Relations and Public Policy for the Middle East, Türkiye, Africa, Pakistan, and South Asia.

The candidate must bring experience in policy assessment, risk management, and proven leadership and organizational skills. Experience in a technology company is preferred. They should be a flexible problem-solver with strong communication skills, able to collaborate effectively with diverse internal and external stakeholders. The role also requires the ability to work independently and with agility in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead TikTok's government relations and public policy strategy in Sub-Saharan Africa, ensuring alignment with regional regulations and policy frameworks on data protection, privacy, safety, IP, content policy, and other tech-relevant issues.

• Build and maintain strategic, long-term relationships with governments, regulators, NGOs, academia, think tanks, and other key stakeholders across the region.

• Actively identify and assess emerging policy issues and political/social trends, advising internal teams on risks and opportunities.

• Develop and execute advocacy and engagement campaigns to advance TikTok's policy positions and strengthen its reputation across SSA.

• Serve as a senior external representative of TikTok, clearly communicating policy positions and helping local communities better understand the platform.

• Guide and support local teams in mitigating operational and regulatory risks.

• Manage and mentor a team of three, setting strategic priorities and ensuring high-quality execution.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading public policy, government relations, or advocacy, with a proven ability to build and manage strategic relationships with governments, regulators, and key stakeholders.

• Deep understanding of public policy issues relevant to technology (e.g., data protection, privacy, content, IP, safety) and the regulatory landscape across Sub-Saharan Africa.

• Proven experience leading cross-functional initiatives and working effectively with legal, policy, communications, and product teams in complex organizations.

• Strong leadership skills, with experience managing and mentoring teams.

• Excellent judgment, persuasive communication, and advocacy skills, with the ability to operate in fast-paced and evolving environments.

• Established networks and relationships with policymakers, civil society, academia, and the technology industry across SSA.

• Master's degree in law, public policy, international relations, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).

Preferred Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of the region's political systems, institutions, and cultural landscape.

• Ability to travel frequently and adapt to diverse cultural and professional environments.

About TikTok
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.

Why Join Us
Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day.

We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.

Diversity & Inclusion

TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.