Specialist - Economic, Investment and Security
VodacomJohannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa19 days ago
Job descriptionConduct research, analysis and provide written reports on geopolitics. Support EHOD with research, analysis and written reports on economic investment, employment, infrastructure development and security cluster policy developments. Conduct research, analysis and write reports on the state of the ICT sector. Conduct research, analysis and write reports on Department of Communications speeches, statements, directives. Prepare speaking notes and presentations on economic diplomacy and foreign policy in support of EHOD for thought leadership, planning purposes. Provide research, analysis and written reports of planned investment and multilateral events supported by economic diplomacy and political science theories. e.g., an investment conference detailed paper with publicly available trade numbers and benefits to the company. Provide written analysis of the relevant cluster department’s APP, performance agreements, policies, press statements, and speeches to assist EHOD with impact analysis to the company. Submit 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 Parliament. Monitor parliamentary reporting on relevant department’s hearings and provide written report. Support EHOD with logistics for stakeholder engagement for the relevant cluster. Support EHOD with diary management for relevant stakeholder engagement in support of the chief for the relevant cluster activities. Develop and maintain stakeholder engagement. Support 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’s influence on the company and what the stakeholder stands for, from public and private (internal intelligence) obtained information. Contribute to provincial and regional stakeholder engagement and national / provincial / regional profiling. Contribute 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, etc. Maintain a record of actions from meetings of chief and EHOD to facilitate follow up and monitoring. Assist EHOD with events management for cluster activities that include Vodacom. Assist with logistical support for events – caterers, booking boardrooms, receiving, ushering guests, liaison with security, parking, technical support. Exco attending member support on site. Under the guidance of EHOD, comprehend protocol requirements and ensure 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 events. Matric is compulsory. 3‑year degree in international relations, political science, public policy, economics, law or related field is compulsory. 3‑5 years relevant experience in Government Relations / Public Affairs / Public Relations. Knowledge of international relations and economic diplomacy theories. Knowledge of public policy evolution. Knowledge of political science theories. Understanding of stakeholder engagement. Fast learning of ICT sector. Good communication skills – clear writing of reports and presentations to division and EHOD. Ability to write briefing notes and speeches. Analytical and reasoning skills – able to interpret research data, corporate information, financial and economic information. Good command of Word, Excel and PowerPoint – must be able to use all three to develop talking points / briefing notes and presentations. Project Management : Budget Oversight – assisting with PO’s and tracking – knowledge purpose. Knowledge of or fast to learn government protocols, engagement processes and platforms.
Specialist - Economic, Investment and Security
Vodacom Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
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Role Purpose
- Conducting research and analysis on public policy matters relating to economic investment, employment, infrastructure development and security clusters.
- Support stakeholder management.
- Support events management to strengthen stakeholder relations.
Your Responsibilities Will Include
Research and Development (40%)
Stakeholder Management (40%)
Events Management – Protocol Services (20%)
The Ideal Candidate for This Role Will Have
Closing date for Applications : 17 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.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Finance and Sales
Industries
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