About the Role
The Department of Economic Development and Tourism is looking for a dedicated Industry Advisor: Trade and Development to join its team in the Gert Sibande District Office, located in Ermelo. This role plays a crucial part in enhancing trade capacity within the region, ensuring that local businesses thrive by identifying new export markets both within South Africa and internationally. By engaging actively in capacity building on trade matters, you will contribute significantly to the economic growth of the community, empowering emerging and established exporters alike.
Your contributions will not only support individual businesses but will also boost the overall economy of Ermelo and surrounding areas. This role is essential in shaping trade and investment policies, ensuring that they are aligned with the needs of the local market. You will have the unique opportunity to work on impactful ad-hoc projects, such as the Mkhondo Agri-hub, which aim to drive development and innovation in the region.
About the Department
The Department of Economic Development and Tourism is committed to fostering a competitive and sustainable economy in South Africa. Its mission is to create an enabling environment for economic growth, job creation, and investment by supporting businesses and promoting trade. Working within this department means being part of a team focused on improving the quality of life for all South Africans through economic empowerment and development.
With an emphasis on collaboration and community engagement, the department plays a pivotal role in driving initiatives that promote both local and international trade. Joining this team offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and businesses, contributing to the broader goals of economic development and sustainability.
What You’ll Do
- Conduct capacity building sessions on trade matters for local businesses.
- Identify new export markets inside and outside of South Africa.
- Analyze gaps in the export market to provide actionable insights.
- Contribute to the review of trade and investment policies and strategies.
- Assist emerging and current provincial exporters with export-related matters.
- Support the export awareness program to enhance knowledge among local entrepreneurs.
- Engage in various ad-hoc projects, including initiatives related to water and agriculture.
What You’ll Need
- A recognized NQF level 6 tertiary qualification in Economics or Business Management.
- A minimum of two years of work experience in a trade and development environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively.
- Analytical skills with a focus on report writing.
- Proficient computer skills.
- A valid Driver’s License.
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 6 tertiary qualification in Economics or Business Management with two (2) years work experience in trade and development environment.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, good interpersonal skills, analytical skills, report writing and good computer skills.
Valid Driver's License.
Job Duties
Assist in conducting capacity building on trade matters.Assist in identifying new export markets in and outside South Africa.
Assist in identifying gaps in the export market.
Make inputs to the reviewing trade and investment policies and strategies, assistance to emerging and current provincial exporters on export matters and the export awareness programme.
Provide support activities of ad-hoc projects i.
e.
water, bottling plant, Mkhondo Agri-hub.
