Job Description

We are JTI, Japan Tobacco International, and we are present in 130 countries. We have spent years innovating, creating new and better products for the consumers to choose from. This is our business. But not only. Our business is our people. Their talent. Their potential. We believe that when they are free to be themselves, and they are given the opportunity to grow, travel and develop, amazing things can happen.

That's why our employees, from around the world, choose to be a part of JTI. It is why 80% of employees feel happy working at JTI. And why we've been awarded Global Top Employer status, ten years running.

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CA&C DIRECTOR-GAUTENG

What this position is about - Purpose

The incumbent is responsible for assessing the Operating Environment in South Africa, anticipating changes to the environment which create commercial risk and competitive opportunity for the company and for the development and implementation of strategies and programs which minimize risk and maximize competitive advantage. To achieve this, the incumbent is expected to develop a broad understanding of the company's business operations and commercial strategies and programs as well as develop a comprehensive understanding of the social, economic, political and regulatory environment in which the company operates, and of the special interest groups, organizations, and media which influence and shape public opinion in the area. To ensure the overall Company and product image is perceived internally (amongst employees) and externally (with the public) as well as to be involved in corporate level negotiations, relations, and communication with government as well as other nongovernmental external contacts.

What will you do - Responsibilities:

• Anticipate and assess changes to the company's Operating Environment which create commercial risk and competitive opportunity. Ensure anticipated changes are communicated to the General Manager, local market ExCom and Regional CA&C Lead
• Develop, or work with the Market ExCom and functional counterparts to design and implement effective strategies and programs through which the Operating Environment will be shaped by counterbalancing the issues that can impact negatively on the business to minimize commercial risk and secure competitive advantage and our operating freedoms in South Africa
• Direct the development of political, regulatory, and media maps which identify the groups or individuals who influence and shape public and government policy and opinion for the South Africa and relevant markets. Develop effective working relationships with these groups and individuals. Establish and maintain a solid stakeholder map (national and supra-national). Actively participate in the industry associations (liaising with other business units when relevant) as well as other relevant associations
• Develop, or work with functional counterparts (including local, region and HQ) to develop positions and views regarding public issues which have significant impact on the company's operating environment. Develop political, regulatory, and media engagement strategies to ensure that the company's positions and views are presented in a fair and accurate manner
• Recruit, train, motivate and retain best of class Corporate Affairs talent to ensure that the Corporate Affairs mission and objectives for South Africa+ is achieved with the highest quality standards and in line with the Company Code of Conduct and the company's Operating Guidelines
• Establish clear performance criteria and objectives for all Public Relations consultants (and other service providers) engaged by the company in the market. Ensure that Public Relations strategies are aligned with the company's business goals and performance objectives. Ensure that all Public Relations programs are assessed regularly against performance criteria and objectives
• Develop, coordinate and implement South Africa's community investment programs in accordance with company guidelines
• In charge of supporting the CA&C Regional lead in deploying the internal and external communication strategy of Company South Africa

Whom are we looking for - Requirements:

• University degree or equivalent
• Min 5 years of experience in Corporate Affairs managing regulatory, public affairs and communications, min 2 years in managerial position.
• Solid knowledge of labour relations and legislative requirements
• Prior experience in the tobacco, pharma or other highly regulated industry preferred
• Fluent English (written & spoken) and other languages a plus
• PC literacy: MS Office and understanding of SAP an advantage
• Good communication skills. Proactive nature
• Highly organized, good people skills, Highly organized

What are the next steps in the Recruitment process:
Thank you very much for your interest in the role. You are welcome to apply.

Japan Tobacco International