Accomplished and results-driven Stakeholder Manager with over 6 years of professional experience, specializing in cultivating strong relationships and implementing effective communication strategies. Proven expertise in stakeholder management, communication management, public relations, community engagement, project management, and time management. Holds a Diploma in Public Relations and Communication from the University of Johannesburg, enabling navigation of complex stakeholder landscapes and driving impactful initiatives. Committed to delivering exceptional results through strategic engagement and collaboration, consistently enhancing organizational effectiveness and stakeholder satisfaction.
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Edmund Josef
Stakeholder Manager
Prieska
Summary
Overview
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Mulilo Prieska Solar Community Trust
Stakeholder Manager
09.2019 - Current
Job overview
- The Mulilo Prieska Solar Community Trust was established with the purpose of ensuring that the local communities within a 50km radius of the Project Sites participate in the economic benefits of the Mulilo Prieska Solar Parks. In addition, the Trust is set up to realise broad-based socio-economic development and empowerment of the beneficiary communities.
- Key Functions & Responsibilities:
- Creating and/or executing a stakeholder engagement strategy which involves building and strengthening relationships and strategic partnerships with relevant stakeholders as well as building external support for the organization.
- Keep a close pulse on stakeholder interests and perspectives to ensure project(s) are delivering value to stakeholders while also being strategically aligned with the goals and objectives of the business.
- Work closely with senior leadership to collect input and provide feedback on project/program performance.
- Ensure that stakeholder initiatives are aligned with the business's strategic goals.
- Manage and build strong partnerships in service of helping the organization achieve its strategic priorities.
Office Of the Premier Northern Cape
Monitoring & Evaluation
05.2018 - 09.2019
Job overview
- Key Functions & Responsibilities:
- Providing Citizen base and frontline service delivery monitoring and admin support.
- Community engagements across the Northern Cape province as part of the Monitoring and Evaluation processes.
- Drafting of memorandums letters and submissions.
- Rendering general administrative support services.
- Compiling minutes of all forum meetings.
- Liaising with management and tracking submissions.
- Ensuring the distribution of the necessary documentation to members.
- Checking reports submitted and consolidating information on correct templates.
- Ensuring the submission of reports to all stakeholders within set timeframes.
- Following up with members to ensure that resolutions of meeting are honoured timeous.
Siyathemba Municipality
Communication/PR Support
01.2018 - 05.2018
Job overview
- Key Functions & Responsibilities:
- Updating media lists and distributing statements.
- Responsible for media monitoring and event coordination.
- Building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders.
Child Welfare Germiston
Work Integrated Learning Student (W.I.L)
02.2016 - 06.2016
Job overview
- Key Functions & Responsibilities:
- Executing PR and Communication duties which includes PR Writing, Events Management, Media Relations, Client Communication.
- Involvement in Strategic activities.
- Involvement with internal communication campaigns.
Education
Regenesys
National Diploma from Public Administration
01.2025
University Overview
University of Witwatersrand
Certificate from Managing Community Engagement for Natural Resource Projects
01.2022
University Overview
University of Cape Town
Certificate from Programme Management - Monitoring and Evaluation Approach
01.2021
University Overview
University of Johannesburg
Diploma from Public Relations and Communication
01.2016
University Overview
Public Relations, Communication Management, Media Studies, Professional Writing, and W.I.L
Gariep High School
Matric Certificate
01.2010
University Overview
Skills
Communications Management
Community Engagement
Public Relations
Stakeholder Relations
Project Management
Programme Management
Change Management
Process Improvement
Requirement Identification
Monitoring & Evaluation
Advanced Writing Skills
Administration
Records Management
Creative Thinking
Timeline
Stakeholder Manager
Mulilo Prieska Solar Community Trust
09.2019 - Current
Monitoring & Evaluation
Office Of the Premier Northern Cape
05.2018 - 09.2019
Communication/PR Support
Siyathemba Municipality
01.2018 - 05.2018
Work Integrated Learning Student (W.I.L)
Child Welfare Germiston
02.2016 - 06.2016
University of Witwatersrand
Certificate from Managing Community Engagement for Natural Resource Projects
University of Cape Town
Certificate from Programme Management - Monitoring and Evaluation Approach
University of Johannesburg
Diploma from Public Relations and Communication
Gariep High School
Matric Certificate
Regenesys
National Diploma from Public Administration
VOLUNTARY / COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
VOLUNTARY / COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
NGO Think Tank Event (2015), National Achievers Congress (2015), Mandela day 67 Minutes Million Meal Challenge (2015), Reach Dad Poor Dad Tour with Robert Kiyosaki (2015), Conversation for Change Congress (2015)References
References
- Fowzia, Davids, 021 685 3240, Mulilo Prieska Solar Community Trust
- Pamela, Nogwili, 053 838 2364, 076 571 1346, Office Of the Premier Northern Cape
- Barbara, Bouwer, 011 825 3655, Child Welfare Germiston
VOLUNTARY / COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
VOLUNTARY / COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
NGO Think Tank Event (2015), National Achievers Congress (2015), Mandela day 67 Minutes Million Meal Challenge (2015), Reach Dad Poor Dad Tour with Robert Kiyosaki (2015), Conversation for Change Congress (2015)