Regulatory & Stakeholder Engagement Manager

The purpose of the Regulatory & Stakeholders Engagement Manager is to lead and manage all key regulatory affairs, influence stakeholder perceptions; supporting proactive government and regulatory engagement. 

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Protect the overall regulatory environment
• Influence regulatory and public policy processes to the benefit of the Zone
• Track and maintain a detailed awareness of the key regulatory issues facing the Business and develop strategic responses as required.
• Industry advocacy for long-term market reforms
• Optimizing relationships and communications with a wide variety of stakeholders
• Processing plant & factory tours
• Develop initiatives/events for multi-stakeholder forums
• Supporting functional/commercial business including TDL illicit issues, breweries regional government engagement and regulatory bodies to mitigate regulatory risks
• Function supports in follow up of regional & directorial level support on commercial & operational support
• Strong focus on statistical modelling and data management
• Track and maintain a detailed awareness of the key excise issues facing the business and develop strategic responses as required
• Develop and communicate the excise positions and integrate into risk management and stakeholder engagement process
• Conduct research to support the development of submissions to relevant industry regulatory authorities
• Develop and maintain sound and mutually beneficial relationships with relevant role players at all levels of government
• Develop and maintain a robust depository and deep understanding of relevant and reliable data and communicate the value of available information to the relevant role players
• Engage stakeholders and act as the contact point for TBL Group regulatory affairs; by developing mutually beneficial relationships with the relevant key stakeholders

Qualifications

• Minimum requirement of a Bachelor’s degree in economics/political science/law/international relations and a minimum of 4 years’ experience
• Experience in a highly regulated industry, stakeholder  relations and track record of establishing strong governmental relationships
• Experience working with indirect tax essential
• Strong technical skill and courage to defend positions views when challenged
• Ability to understand and navigate complex political environments
• Ability to form meaningful relationships with stakeholders as well as an ability to influence

Additional Information

AB InBev is an equal opportunity employer and all appointments will be made in-line with AB InBev employment equity plan and talent requirements. We are a company that promotes gender equality.

1. Internal applicants require Line manager approval
2. Kindly attach CV in PDF format
3. Please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted

The advert has minimum requirements listed. Management reserves the right to use additional/ relevant information as criteria for short-listing. Interested candidates who meet the above specifications may apply no later than (16 December 2021). 

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