Job Purpose

The successful candidate will develop strategies to resolve regulatory industry hurdles, anticipate potential problems facing the industry while developing messaging that will address key stakeholder concerns. They will also provide expert advice and solutions to maximize positive communication opportunities and minimize risk by ensuring messaging is accurate and consistent with Illovo minimum standards and goals.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Research and analyse industry information and trends.
• Proactively develop messages to address key industry issues, drivers, and growth opportunities.
• Monitor and report any external policy developments relevant to the industry.
• Engage with legal and other relevant teams to assess impact for identified issues, including engagements with relevant stakeholders.
• Develop narratives to address key positive or negative developments in the industry.
• Ascertain the company’s position on legislative and regulatory issues from senior management and business clients.
• Represent the organization at various industry and other stakeholder engagements.
• Disseminate industry information through written reports and presentations.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships (and networks) with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure all company registrations, permits and licenses are obtained and maintained as per government requirements.
• Proactively engage with relevant regulatory policy makers to influence government legislation.

Job Qualification and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Law or Public Administration
• 5 – 7 years sugar related experience in stakeholder and government relations
• Understanding of the legal and regulatory frameworks in trade and industry

Terms of service: The successful candidate will be engaged on Permanent Contract.

All interested candidates, who meet the above requirements, please apply for the position on or before 18th October 2023.

Kilombero Sugar Company Limited is an equal opportunity employer. Women and people with disability are highly encouraged to apply.