Specialist - Economic, Investment and Security
Job in
Johannesburg, 2000, South Africa
Listing for:
Vodafone
Full Time
position
Listed on 2025-12-05
Job specializations:
-
Government
PR / Communications
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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Role
Purpose:
Conducting research and analysis on public policy matters relating to economic investment employment infrastructure development and security clustersTo support stakeholder managementTo support events management to strengthen stakeholder relations.Your responsibilities will include:
Research and development 40%
Conduct research, analysis and provide written reports on geo-politicsSupport EHOD with research, analysis and written reports on economic investment, employment, infrastructure development and security cluster policy developmentsConduct research, analysis and write reports on state of the ICT sectorConduct research, analysis and write reports on department of communications speeches, statements, directivesPrepare speaking notes and presentations on economic diplomacy and foreign policy in support of EHOD for thought leadership, purposes, and EA planning purposes.Provide research, analysis and written reports of planned investment and multilateral events supported by economic diplomacy and political science theories , for an investment conference there should be a detailed paper of the event with publicly available trade numbers and benefits to the country and the company.Provide written analysis of the relevant cluster department’s APP, performance agreements, policies, press statements, and speeches to assist EHOD with analysis of impact to the companySubmit reports on relevant departments performance on their APP and objectives.Provide written analysis of presentations to the relevant department’s portfolio committee in both Houses of ParliamentMonitor parliamentary reporting on relevant department’s hearings and provide written reportStakeholder management (40%)
Support EHOD with logistics for Stakeholder engagement for relevant clusterSupport EHOD with diary management for relevant stakeholder engagement in support of chief for the relevant cluster activitiesDevelop and maintain stakeholder engagementSupport with maintenance of a database of key stakeholders to be engaged in pursuit of Vodacom strategic objectives.Support with stakeholder profiling based on each stakeholder influence on the company and what the stakeholder stands for from public and privately (internal intelligence) obtained information.Contribute to provincial and regional stakeholder engagement and national/provincial/regional profilingContribute to provincial and regional stakeholder engagement on an ad hoc basis/request.Support with stakeholder management for relevant regulators – ICASA, Information regulator, National Consumer Commission, National Credit Regulator etcMaintain a record of actions from meetings of chief and EHOD to facilitate follow up and monitoringEvents management - Protocol Services (20%)
Assist EHOD with events management for cluster activities that include VodacomAssist with logistical support for events – caterers, booking boardrooms, receiving ushering guests, liaison with security, parking, technical support,Exco attending member support on site etcUnder the guidance of EHOD, have comprehension of protocol requirements and ensuring protocol processes are adhered to for guests and Exco members South Africa in the management of events and stakeholder relations.Assist executives with transfers from venues at eventsThe ideal candidate for this role will have:
Matric is compulsory.3 year Degree in international relations, political science, public policy, economics, law or relevant is compulsory.3-5 years relevant experience in Government Relations/Public Affairs/Public RelationsKnowledge of international relations and economic diplomacy. theoriesKnowledge of public policy evolutionKnowledge of political science theoriesUnderstanding of stakeholder engagementFast learning of ICT sectorGood communication skills – being able to clearly write reports and present to division and EHODAbility to write briefing notes and speeches.Analytical and reasoning skills – must be able to interpret research data, corporate information, financial and economic information.Good command of Word, Excel and PowerPoint – must be able use all three to develop talking points/briefing notes and presentations.Project Management:
Budget Oversight – Assisting with PO’s and tracking – knowledge purposeKnowledge of or fast to learn government protocols, and engagement processes and platformsClosing date for Applications:
06 October 2025.
The base location for this role is Midrand, Vodacom Campus.
The company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.
Vodacom is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates, and values diversity & inclusion.
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