Public Affairs Specialist South Africa - Johannesburg

Specialist | Full-Time  | Marketing and Communications

Are you enthusiastic about Public Affairs Management? Would you like to work in an international environment? Then join Vestas!

Vestas is looking for a Public Affairs Lead Manager, to be part of the Public Affairs team working with our Region covering Southern Europe, Middle East & Africa. We need someone who can understand, advocate, and shape the policy and regulatory developments that impact our business in South Africa, driving positive impact on the market framework.

Public Affairs is part of Marketing, Communications, Sustainability and Public Affairs global function here...

Responsabilities

• Monitor all political, legislative, and regulatory developments relevant for Vestas and communicate internally when needed. Prepare policy notes.

• Develop advocacy strategy, policy positioning and recommendations

• Develop and maintain relationships with key policymakers from government & regulatory agencies - such as DMRE, DTIC, IPP Office, NERSA or ESKOM - to understand and support shaping energy policy. Organize meetings with them for Vestas representatives.

• Represent Vestas and speak at industry conferences and industry associations such as SAWEA

• Support Vestas's political agenda, marketing and branding activities, acting as "Vestas Ambassador"

• Engage with Development Team to improve project development in RSA from a regulatory perspective

• Support Finance Team in leveraging public and private financing for Vestas´ wind projects

• Engage with Construction Team to support the execution of Vestas´ projects in South Africa

• Support business development efforts in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) emerging markets for wind power and for Power-to-

Qualifications

• + 7 years of experience in the field of Public Affairs /Government Relations, policy, regulatory affairs

• Solid networking skills and being able to present him or herself professionally and confidently

• Relevant postgraduate degree (e.g., political science, international relations, business, engineering)

Competencies

• Knowledge on the Energy Sector, Renewable/Wind Energy Market will be considered a favorable asset

• Working experience from the public sector or from the private sector in a stakeholder relations or business development role will be an asset

• Practical mind-set combined with solid and effective communication skills

• Good business knowledge and ability to bridge policy activities with business objectives

• High English written and oral skills

We offer an exciting career opportunity with great possibilities of development together with the opportunity to be part of an exciting and innovative team of committed colleagues, who are all enthusiastic about creating a world inspired entirely by renewable energy. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.

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About Vestas
Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore. 
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 173 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field. 
With 29,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future. 
Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity. 
To learn more about our company and life at Vestas, we invite you to visit our website at www.vestas.com and follow us on our social media channels. We also encourage you to join our Talent Universe to receive notifications on new and relevant postings.