💼 Full-Time Position

Public policy and government relations, google cloud, sub-saharan africa

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Google
📍 johannesburg, gauteng, South-Africa
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Location
johannesburg, South-Africa
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Posted
June 24, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience. 7 years of experience in policy analysis and campaigns, working on technology issues or the policy environments. 7 years of experience working within government, think tanks, public interest groups, technology industry groups, or corporate public policy organizations. Preferred Qualifications Experience in the Sub‑Saharan Africa (SSA) region, including industry trends and multi‑jurisdictional policy making processes. Experience as a trusted policy partner to technology business teams across Go‑to‑Market (GTM), product, legal, and risk. Knowledge of Cloud (Iaa S/Paa S/Saa S) and technical infrastructure (data centers, subsea cables) regulatory issues. Ability to lead dynamic, cross‑functional projects with engineering and product teams to achieve shared wins. Ability to be skilled at translating technical concepts for non‑technical audiences. Track record in government relations and political acumen, driving su...