Deputy Director: Trade & Investment Promotion

Requirements

An NQF 6 qualification in Economics / Business Management / Development Economics / Marketing / Business Studies / Entrepreneurship or equivalent as recognized by SAQA. Five (5) years’ experience within Trade Development and investment Promotion of which three (3) years must be at supervisory level (ASD level). Valid driver’s license (with exception of persons with disability. Skills and Knowledge: Good knowledge and understanding of legislative framework governing public service. Sound and in-debt knowledge and experience of relevant macro and micro economic policies. Investment appraisal and risk management. Research and research methodology. Business development and marketing. Corporate governance management and leadership. Strategic and analytical thinking skills. Financial and human resource management skills. Computer literacy. People management and empowerment skills. Negotiating skills. Report writing skills. Presentation skills. Communication skills. Interpersonal skills. Problem solving and decision- making skills.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure development and review of trade development and promotion strategies and plans. Facilitate the implementation of trade development and promotion programs. Research on new markets to be targeted and sustain the 157 existing markets. Identify and profile new investment opportunities in key growth Facilitate investment and business setup, retention and aftercare support. Ensure efficient operation and functionality of InvestSA Limpopo One Stop Shop. Facilitate access to incentives aimed at trade development and investment attraction. Research on new markets to be targeted and sustain the existing markets. Collaborate with key stakeholders in utilizing strategic partnerships (Multi- and Bilateral agreements) for market access of our provincial produce. Ensure optimal participation at trade promotion platforms. Liaise with a wide spectrum of stakeholders on policy issues related to trade development and promotion of provincial goods and services. Establish and maintain appropriate internal controls within the unit. Ensure the managing and monitoring of customized incentive packages. Enhance the uptake of national trade promotion incentives by provincial enterprises. Manage and facilitate resources (financial, human and physical) in accordance with relevant directives and legislation.

How to Apply

Enquiries

Ms WA Klaassen Tel No: (015) 293 8691