Gulf Water Treatment (GWT) is looking for an experienced Public Relations Officer (PRO) to join our team in the UAE.
GWT is a leading provider of water and wastewater treatment solutions, delivering turnkey projects, operation & maintenance services and specialized water treatment systems across commercial, industrial and municipal sectors.
What You'll Do
- Manage day-to-day government relations and PRO activities for the company.
- Handle MOHRE, ICP/GDRFA, Economic Department, Municipality, Chamber of Commerce and other government-related transactions.
- Process employee work permits, employment visas, renewals, cancellations, status changes and transfers.
- Coordinate Emirates ID, medical fitness, biometrics and immigration-related procedures.
- Manage company establishment cards, licenses, registrations and government approvals.
- Monitor visa, labour card, Emirates ID, license and establishment document expiry dates.
- Handle MOHRE-related matters, labour contracts, work permits and employee government transactions.
- Support WPS and labour compliance requirements in coordination with HR and Finance.
- Assist with Emiratisation/Nafis requirements and related government procedures.
- Coordinate government documentation, permits and approvals required for project sites and client locations.
- Support HR during government inspections, audits, labour-related matters and compliance requirements.
- Maintain accurate PRO records, trackers, receipts and government transaction documents.
- Coordinate government fees, fines and payments with the Finance Department.
- Provide regular updates to HR and management regarding pending applications, renewals and government issues.
- Ensure all government transactions are completed accurately and within the required timelines.
What We're Looking For
- 3–5 years of UAE experience as a PRO / Public Relations Officer.
- Strong knowledge of UAE labour, immigration and government procedures.
- Hands-on experience with MOHRE and immigration portals.
- Experience handling employee visa processing, renewals and cancellations.
- Good knowledge of UAE government service centres and procedures.
- Experience supporting company licenses, establishment cards and government registrations.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple government transactions simultaneously.
- UAE Driving License is a must.