About the Role
The Department of Trade and Industry is seeking a passionate and driven individual for the role of Assistant Director: Trade and Investment Promotion in Ermelo, located in the scenic Gert Sibande district of Mpumalanga. This vital position focuses on enhancing trade and investment opportunities that benefit our local economy and community. By developing and implementing effective export and investment promotion strategies, you will play a pivotal role in driving sustainable economic growth and fostering industry development in South Africa.
In this role, you will engage with various stakeholders across all levels of government, facilitating trade agreements and promoting opportunities for local businesses. Your efforts will help strengthen the region’s economic landscape, making a lasting impact on the community. As an Assistant Director, you will not only supervise staff but also coordinate trade exhibitions and workshops that raise awareness about trade and investment initiatives, ensuring that your contributions directly support the broader goals of public service.
About the Department
The Department of Trade and Industry is dedicated to fostering a competitive and sustainable economy in South Africa. Its mission is to create an enabling environment for trade and investment, ultimately enhancing economic growth and job creation. By working in this department, you will be part of a dynamic team that strives to support industry development, promote innovation, and ensure equitable access to economic opportunities for all South Africans.
In your role, you will contribute to the department’s objectives by engaging with key industry players and facilitating the successful implementation of trade agreements and policies. Your work will be instrumental in shaping the future of trade and investment in the country, making it a meaningful and rewarding experience.
What You’ll Do
- Assist in developing and implementing export and investment promotion policies and strategies.
- Promote local trade opportunities and lead the execution of bi-lateral trade agreements.
- Facilitate and coordinate trade and commerce activities that support industry development.
- Liaise with government stakeholders and industry players on trade-related initiatives.
- Coordinate domestic and international trade exhibitions, enhancing visibility for local businesses.
- Provide input for awareness workshops focused on trade and investment sessions.
- Supervise assigned staff, prioritizing and assigning work effectively.
What You’ll Need
- An appropriate SAQA recognized NQF level six (06) tertiary qualification in Economics or Business Administration.
- A minimum of three (3) years’ work experience in trade and development promotion or related fields.
- A valid driver’s license.
- Knowledge of the legal framework, Public Finance Management Act, and International Trade and Promotion regulations.
- Experience in export training and a strong understanding of the South African economy and economic data.
- Excellent analytical, report writing, leadership, and project management skills.
- Exceptional client orientation, communication, and people management abilities.
- Advanced computer skills.
How to Apply
Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered.
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.
Job Duties
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.
