Assistant Director: Trade And Investment Promotion

Requirements

An appropriate SAQA recognized NQF level six (06) tertiary qualification in Economics/Business Administration with three (3) years work experience in trade and development promotion/sector development/industry development. Valid driver’s license. Knowledge of the legal framework, Public Finance Management Act, International Trade and Promotion. Work experience in export and training of emerging businesses, understanding of the South African economy, economic data and the ability to draw inference from them, understanding of the National and Provincial sectors. Ability to interact with industry key players across sectors. The successful candidate must be able to display the following competencies: strong analytical capabilities report writing, leadership, programme and project management, financial management, service delivery innovation, problem solving and analysis, people management and empowerment, client orientation, communication, honesty and integrity, advanced computer skills.

Key Responsibilities

Assist and provide support in the development and the implementation of export, investment promotion policies and strategies. Promote all opportunities. Lead the implementation of bi-lateral trade agreements. Facilitate and coordinate trade and commerce activities to support industry development. Liaise with all spheres of government and all stakeholders on trade and investment related initiatives. Provide support in the coordination of both domestic and international and trade exhibitions. Provide inputs in the preparation of awareness workshops for trade and investment sessions. Supervising staff as assigned including prioritizing and assigning work.

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