Corporate Affairs Manager SSA (12-Month Contract)

About the role

Kenvue is seeking a Corporate Affairs Manager for the South Africa region on a 12‑month contract. The role will be based in Johannesburg and operates in a hybrid work model, reporting to the Cluster Corporate Affairs Director, RAMET.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute a corporate affairs strategy that enhances stakeholder engagement and ensures product access.
• Lead local advocacy initiatives, coordinating employee and external stakeholder engagement.
• Provide strategic assessments and create internal and external communication plans to shape the external environment.
• Conduct horizon‑scanning and generate insights on policy trends to inform business strategy.
• Manage content creation, respond to media inquiries, and draft key documents such as speeches and testimony.
• Participate in Country Leadership Teams, contributing to strategic decision‑making.
• Integrate external policy objectives into business unit plans and identify public policy opportunities.

Required profile

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to work with iconic health and personal care brands.
• Hybrid work environment.
• Exposure to regional corporate affairs strategy.