Public Relations Officer

About Gulf Water Treatment (GWT)

GWT is a prominent provider of water and wastewater treatment solutions, offering comprehensive turnkey projects, operation and maintenance services, and specialized water treatment systems catering to commercial, industrial, and municipal sectors across the UAE and the MENA region.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Public Relations Officer (PRO) to oversee government relations and PRO functions at our UAE location.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily government relations tasks and PRO activities for the organisation.
• Handle official transactions with MOHRE, ICP/GDRFA, Economic Department, Municipality, Chamber of Commerce, and other government entities.
• Process employee work permits, employment visas, renewals, cancellations, status changes, and transfers efficiently.
• Coordinate Emirates ID procedures, medical fitness tests, biometric data collection, and other immigration-related processes.
• Administer company establishment cards, licenses, registrations, and required government approvals.
• Track expiry dates for visas, labour cards, Emirates ID, licenses, and establishment documents vigilantly.
• Manage MOHRE-related tasks including labour contracts and employee government transactions.
• Support WPS compliance and labour regulations in collaboration with HR and Finance teams.
• Assist with Emiratisation/Nafis government requirements and procedures.
• Coordinate submission of government documentation, permits, and approvals necessary for project sites and client locations.
• Provide support during government inspections, audits, and labour compliance checks.
• Maintain detailed PRO records, transaction trackers, receipts, and government documentations.
• Liaise with Finance to coordinate government fees, fines, and payments.
• Keep HR and management regularly informed about pending applications, renewals, and government-related issues.
• Ensure all governmental processes comply with deadlines and accuracy standards.

Candidate Requirements

• 3 to 5 years of proven experience as a PRO in the UAE.
• In-depth understanding of UAE labour laws, immigration, and government procedures.
• Practical experience working with MOHRE and immigration portals.
• Experience managing employee visa processing, including renewals and cancellations.
• Familiarity with UAE government service centers and administrative procedures.
• Experience supporting company licenses, establishment cards, and government registrations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Capable of independently managing multiple simultaneous government transactions.
• Possession of a valid UAE driving license is mandatory.

Why Work with GWT?

Join a progressive company dedicated to sustainable water and wastewater solutions impacting the UAE and broader region. GWT has successfully executed over 2,000 projects across industrial, municipal, and infrastructural landscapes in the region.