Head of Government Affairs - Auto Fleet / Car Rental Sector
Ellahi Consulting
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Permanent
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Posted 03 April 2025 - Closing Date 30 June 2025

Job Details

Job Description

Head of Government Affairs (Car Rental/Fleet Sector)

Employment Equity African applicants only as per employers EE requirements

Location: Isando, Johannesburg 

Salary Range (Negotiable)

Benefits: 

  • Travel Allowance
  • Cell Phone Allowance
  • Company Car
  • Medical Aid & Pension Fund
Overall Purpose of the Job

To drive revenue growth by strategically managing the organisation's interactions with government entities


1. Requirements

Education (Formal Qualification Required)

  • Minimum: NQF Level 7 Qualification in Business Management/Commerce/Entrepreneurship

  • Advantageous: NQF Level 8 Qualification in Business Management/Commerce/Entrepreneurship

Legal Requirements

  • Valid driver’s license

Experience

  • Minimum:

    • Senior management experience

    • A strong understanding of both the market landscape and government relations (10+ years)

  • Advantageous:

    • Automotive industry experience (5 years)

Competencies (Skills and Behavioural Attributes)

  • Knowledge:

    • Financial Principles

    • Public Sector

    • Automotive Industry

    • Industry Trends

    • Sales and Marketing

  • Skills:

    • Advanced Analytical

    • Advanced Communication

    • Interpersonal Savvy

    • Persuasion

    • Problem Solving

  • Behavioural Attributes:

    • Emotional Intelligence

    • Future Focused

    • Customer Centricity

    • Resilience

    • Strategic Thinking

Key Stakeholders

  • Internal: EXCO, Board, Legal, HC, Finance, Procurement, Sales

  • External: Shareholders, Customers, Suppliers, Financial Institutions

2. Position Description

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Key Performance Areas / Main Outputs

Strategy:

  • Ensure the government affairs strategy aligns with the overall business strategy.

  • Analyse and define the competitive landscape to identify potential threats and opportunities.

  • Keep track of political, economic, and social factors that might impact the business.

  • Work closely with legal, compliance, public relations, and marketing teams to ensure strategy alignment.

  • Implement the Sales Operating Model by strengthening long-term relationships in the Public Sector.

Government Affairs:

  • Develop strong relationships with government customers to drive loyalty and repeat business.

  • Build and maintain relationships with government officials, industry associations, and stakeholders.

  • Monitor government policies, budgets, and priorities to identify new opportunities.

  • Support public affairs initiatives that align with the company’s goals.

  • Represent the company at industry events and government meetings.

  • Gather feedback from government clients to refine products/services.

  • Enhance brand visibility and strategic networking with key government stakeholders.

  • Partner with industry associations for collective advocacy efforts.

  • Set clear objectives for government affairs initiatives, track progress, and evaluate impact.

Policy and Compliance:

  • Identify and mitigate operational risks affecting the business.

  • Ensure all communications and activities comply with legal and ethical standards.

  • Advocate for and influence key government policies affecting the industry.

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