Senior Public Policy Manager at Bolt

About the role

• Bolt is leading the charge in transforming urban mobility across South Africa.
• This crucial role involves managing regulatory challenges, forging strong relationships with stakeholders, and ensuring compliance to support Bolt's strategic objectives.
• Based in South Africa, the Senior Public Policy Manager will play a pivotal role in navigating the local regulatory landscape and influencing policy to facilitate Bolt's growth and operational success.

Main tasks and responsibilities:

• Oversee Bolt’s regulatory, compliance, and political communications strategies in South Africa and the broader Southern Africa region, aligning them with Bolt's operational goals and urban mobility mission.
• Provide expert regulatory guidance and compliance oversight to Bolt's commercial teams, transforming complex legislation into actionable strategies for business growth.
• Build and maintain influential relationships with stakeholders such as regulators, political figures, and business partners to advocate for favorable policies and ensure compliance.
• Manage Bolt's licensing requirements through regular compliance audits and the acquisition of new licenses to ensure uninterrupted operations.
• Collaborate with Bolt's commercial and product teams to create and implement strategic plans that address the unique challenges and opportunities in the South African and Southern Africa markets.
• Direct Bolt’s public relations efforts, managing media inquiries and corporate communications to maintain a positive public image and align with corporate objectives.

About you:

• Bring at least 8 years of experience in legal, compliance, public policy, or regulatory roles, particularly focusing on the South African market and ideally with exposure to other Southern African markets.
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of South Africa's and Southern Africa's regulatory and licensing landscape, especially in mobility and transport services.
• Show a proven track record in developing and executing public policy strategies and managing corporate communications within a regulatory environment.
• Possess excellent communication skills, able to clearly and persuasively articulate complex regulatory issues to diverse audiences; fluency in English and proficiency in other local languages highly regarded.
• Maintain strong relationships with governmental and regulatory bodies, securing cooperation and advocacy for organizational objectives.
• Exhibit high organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects effectively; hold at least a bachelor’s degree in law, public policy, political science, or related fields, with advanced studies preferred.