1. Political & Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and maintain constructive relationships with political representatives, policymakers, community leaders and other relevant stakeholders.
• Monitor political developments and identify issues, opportunities and emerging trends relevant to the organisation and its objectives.
• Support political engagement and advocacy initiatives through informed research, briefing materials and stakeholder communication.

2. Research, Analysis & Content Development

• Conduct in-depth research into political, social, media and current-affairs issues relating to Israel, South Africa and the organisation’s areas of interest.
• Analyse information from multiple credible sources and translate complex issues into clear, accurate and persuasive written content.
• Research and write articles, opinion pieces, briefing documents, position papers, media responses, talking points and other advocacy material.
• Ensure written content is factually robust, well-reasoned, appropriately sourced and aligned with the organisation’s strategic objectives.
• Identify opportunities for proactive thought leadership and topical commentary.

3. Media Relations & Strategic Communications

• Develop and support proactive media and communications strategies that strengthen the organisation’s profile and advance its objectives.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with journalists, editors, commentators and other media professionals.
• Identify media opportunities and coordinate responses to relevant news and current-affairs developments.
• Draft press releases, media statements, opinion pieces and responses to media enquiries.
• Act as a spokesperson for the organisation when required and appropriately brief other representatives ahead of media engagements.

4. Advocacy, Campaigns & Public Engagement

• Contribute to the development and implementation of advocacy and public-awareness campaigns across traditional and digital channels.
• Research, develop and commission high-quality written, visual and multimedia content.
• Support events, public engagements and initiatives relating to Israel and other matters relevant to the organisation.
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to ensure consistent, informed and effective messaging.

5. Monitoring, Collaboration & Organisational Support

• Monitor relevant political, media and public discourse and provide timely insights on developments that may affect the organisation.
• Maintain relevant stakeholder and media databases and records.
• Collaborate with colleagues and external partners on communications, advocacy and stakeholder initiatives.
• Maintain high levels of discretion, sound judgement and professionalism when dealing with sensitive or contentious matters.

The ideal applicant will have the following competencies: 

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Journalism, Political Science, International Relations, Communications, Media Studies, Public Relations or a related discipline.
• At least 3 years’ relevant professional experience in journalism, political or public affairs, media, communications, advocacy, research or a related environment.
• Demonstrable experience researching complex topics and producing high-quality written material for publication or professional audiences.
• Experience engaging with journalists, political stakeholders, policymakers or public-interest organisations would be highly advantageous.

• Exceptional research and analytical skills, with the ability to interrogate information, evaluate sources and develop well-supported arguments.
• Excellent written English and a strong portfolio of writing, ideally including published articles, opinion pieces, research-based content.
• Ability to understand complex political and current-affairs issues and communicate them clearly to different audiences.
• Strong fact-checking skills and commitment to accuracy and credible sourcing.
• Ability to work with deadlines and accuracy when responding to developing news or political events.

• Excellent verbal communication, presentation and interpersonal skills to engage confidently and professionally with individuals representing diverse political perspectives and constituencies, journalists and public figures.
• Strong networking and relationship-building capability across political, media and community environments.
• Comfortable representing the organisation publicly and managing challenging conversations calmly and professionally.
• Resilient and calm under pressure, highly organised, dependable and able to manage competing priorities.

• Politically aware, intellectually curious and well-informed on current affairs.
• A self-starter who can work independently while remaining accountable to a wider team.
• Confident, articulate and comfortable operating in a public-facing environment.
• Sound judgement and discretion, particularly when dealing with sensitive or contentious matters.
• Strong alignment with the organisation’s mission and the ability to advocate for its objectives with credibility and professionalism.

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Closing date for applications: 25 August 2026

If you have not been contacted within 2 weeks of submitting your application, kindly consider your application to have been unsuccessful