About the Role
The Department of Trade and Industry is seeking a Deputy Director: Trade and Investment Promotion to be based at the Head Office in Polokwane. This pivotal role is designed for individuals who are passionate about facilitating investment opportunities that can significantly impact the community and enhance economic growth in the region. By managing investment promotion strategies, you will play a crucial part in attracting investments that contribute to the province’s development, helping to create jobs and improve the quality of life for its residents.
In this role, you will collaborate with various stakeholders to market the province’s investment opportunities, thus ensuring optimal participation at investment promotion platforms. Your efforts will directly influence the local economy, transforming Polokwane into a thriving hub for business and investment. This position not only offers a chance to grow professionally within public service but also provides the satisfaction of making a genuine difference in the lives of many South Africans.
About the Department
The Department of Trade and Industry is committed to fostering a conducive environment for trade and investment in South Africa. Its mandate includes developing policies that encourage economic growth, promoting local and international investments, and facilitating sustainable development across various sectors. Working within this department means being part of a mission that impacts communities positively while driving the nation towards economic empowerment and stability.
What You’ll Do
- Formulate and review investment promotion strategies and plans.
- Implement investment promotion programs and facilitate their uptake.
- Conduct research on provincial investment opportunities for marketing purposes.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance strategic partnerships for investment.
- Ensure participation in investment promotion platforms is maximized.
- Manage and monitor customized incentive packages for investors.
- Liaise with stakeholders on policy matters related to investment opportunities.
- Update and enhance national trade promotion incentives at the provincial level.
- Establish internal controls within the investment promotion unit.
What You’ll Need
- A Grade 12 certificate plus an NQF Level 6 qualification in Economics, Development Economics, Marketing, Business Studies, or Entrepreneurship.
- A minimum of five years’ experience in the investment promotion field, with at least three years at a supervisory level (Assistant Director level).
- A valid driver’s license (exceptions apply for persons with disabilities).
- Strong understanding of the legislative framework governing public service and economic policies.
- Excellent strategic, analytical, and financial management skills.
- Proficient in computer literacy and people management.
- Effective negotiating, report writing, presentation, and communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
How to Apply
Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered.
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Requirements
Grade 12 plus an NQF 6 in Economics / Development Economics / Marketing / Business Studies / Entrepreneurship or equivalent as recognised by SAQA.Five (5) years of experience within investment promotion/facilitation landscape of which three (3) years must be at supervisory level (Assistant Director 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-depth knowledge and experience of relevant macro and micro economic policies.
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.
Job Duties
Ensure formulation and review of investment promotion/facilitation strategies and plans.Facilitate the implementation of investment promotion/facilitation programs.
Facilitate the uptake of support offerings aimed at investment promotion.
Research on existing and emerging provincial investment opportunities for packaging and marketing.
Collaborate with key stakeholders in utilising strategic partnerships (multi- and Bilateral agreements) for marketing our provincial investment opportunities.
Ensure optimal participation at investment promotion platforms.
Liaise with a wide spectrum of stakeholders on policy issues related to promotion of investment opportunities.
Ensure the management and monitoring of customised incentive packages.
Enhance update of national trade promotion incentives by provincial enterprise.
Establish and maintain appropriate internal controls within the unit.
