Deputy Director: Trade & Investment Promotion
Retail
Minimum 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 decisionmaking skills.
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 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.
- 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.
