Head: Stakeholder Relations and Advocacy at takealot.com

This position reports to the Group Head of Corporate Affairs

Your responsibilities will include:


Develop and execute a Group-wide stakeholder engagement strategy aligned to long-term business and societal outcomes.
Build and maintain executive-level relationships with priority stakeholders across public, private, and civil society sectors.
Lead Takealot Group's stakeholder engagement to contribute to modern, balanced policy and forward regulation for the digital economy.
Design and manage multi-stakeholder partnerships and coalitions that support inclusive growth, innovation, and responsible platform business.
Drive thought leadership and stakeholder education initiatives that deepen understanding of digital commerce, logistics, and the future of work.
Maintain a forward-looking political and regulatory radar, producing scenarios and strategies that strengthen business preparedness.
Advise internal leadership on external developments and their strategic implications.
Build scalable engagement systems and mentor a high-performing stakeholder relations capability.


Qualification & Experience:


A relevant Honors degree (Public Policy, Political Science, Law, Economics, International Relations, Business, or similar). Postgraduate qualification is advantageous.
10+ years' senior experience in public affairs, stakeholder relations, government/regulatory engagement, advocacy, or related fields.
5 years of which in senior management.


Attributes Required:


A strong record of influencing policy and building partnerships in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
Over 10 years' experience in a stakeholder relationship management function.
Deep understanding of South Africa's political, regulatory, and socio-economic landscape.
Proven ability to operate comfortably at executive and institutional levels.
Experience building coalitions and delivering shared-value outcomes across diverse interests.
Excellent strategic communication, briefing, and narrative-shaping skills.
High-level negotiation and diplomacy capability, grounded in credibility and trust.
Strong systems.