Regional Head Government Affairs - Midrand, South Africa - Siemens Energy

Siemens Energy

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Midrand, South Africa

1 week ago

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Description

Mid-level Professional

Location:
Gauteng, South Africa

Mode of Employment:
Permanent

Position Title:
RegionalHead Government Affairs - HUB Africa

HowYou'll Make an Impact-Challenging and future oriented**- The objective is to guide our governmentalrelations for our HUB Africa - with a special focus on South Africa - relatedto our regulatory and business objectives in close collaboration with our SubRegions, our Countries as well as the Business Areas and Corporate Functions.

Seen as a trusted partner to governments, your willaim at creating unique value to achieve positive business impact and at thesame time achieve societal improvements in the region.
You will be responsible of taking the lead ofkey work packages in large energy transition projects. Jointly with businessesand countries you will analyse strategies and infrastructure opportunities inAfrican countries, seek the dialogue with the government institutions as wellas donor countries and agencies, evaluate financing instruments and developmentcooperation to advise businesses and countries accordingly.
To this end, it is your mission to engage inand strengthen relations proactively with governments, embassies, financialinstitutions, associations, and other institutions.
Your role requests a special focus on the South African energylandscape amongst others and accordingly to be a trusted partner to governmentswhilst developing a deep understanding of the transitional political processesand the associated business opportunities to guide our businesses.
Your responsibility includes that youcontinuously add to and improve our advisory and outreach approach and activelysupport colleagues with expertise towards the global government affairs team.

What YouBring

Bachelor'sdegree from an accredited college/university
Atleast 5+years of HR management/leadership experience. Ability to successfully aligningthe People strategy to business strategy
You have an excellent university degree in business administration, law,political science, engineering, international relations and / or equivalent
As an expert you have at least 5 years' experience in a similargovernment affairs role in South Africa. A profound understanding of theAfrican countries and a solid understanding of the Just Energy Transition withthe respective network to the political & funding institutions togetherwith a proven regional track record preferably in one or more African countriesis a must have for this role.
Due to your experience in international affairs, you are able to giveprofound guidance on the geopolitical interests and policies of governments, aswell as preferably a profound network in South Africa and/or African relatedinternational governmental or financing institutions
Ideally, your line of expertise also covers financing instrumentsoffered by governments and / or international institutions
To create impact, you bring strong communication skills and an excellentability to align internal and external interests
Able to work independently within guidelines and policies and adhere tothe corporate policies and procedures. Ability to work successfully underpressure
Familiar with business tools such as: Email, Microsoft Word, Excel, andPowerPoint. Flexibility to travel for business as required Excellent fluency inEnglish is essential, while other language skills are desirable

Who isSiemens Energy?
AtSiemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. We meet thegrowing energy demand across 90+ countries while ensuring our climate isprotected.

With more than 92,000 dedicated employees, we not only generateelectricity for over 16% of the global community, but we're also using ourtechnology to help protect people and the environment.

Ourglobal team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energya reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible.

We uphold a 150-yearlegacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support ourfocus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.

OurCommitment to Diversity
Lucky forus, we are not all the same. Through diversity we generate power. We run oninclusion and our combined creative energy is fueled by over 130 nationalities.
Siemens Energy celebrates character - no matter what ethnic background, gender,age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society,and we do not discriminate based on our differences.