Deputy Director: Export Promotion – Europe at Department of Trade, Industry and Competition

REQUIREMENTS :

• A qualification at NQF level 7 as recognised by SAQA in Economics, Business Management, Marketing Management, International Business/Trade or relevant qualification.
• 3-5 years managerial experience in export promotion or trade in a public or private environment. 

DUTIES :

• Regional Export Strategy & Policy Support: Assist in developing and updating regional export promotion strategies aligned to national trade policy and departmental priorities. Conduct analysis on market trends, trade barriers and competitiveness to inform strategy and policy adjustments. Provide evidence-based inputs for sector prioritisation and regional market entry plans. Prepare strategic briefs, recommendations and technical inputs for strategic planning processes.
• Export Promotion and Market Access: Coordinate and implement trade promotion initiatives such as outward selling missions, inward buying missions and exhibitions. Facilitate market entry support by providing regulatory information and sector opportunities to exporters. Address and escalate market access challenges in collaboration with agencies and foreign missions. Manage recruitment and preparation of export-ready companies for participation in promotion programmes.
• Market Intelligence & Data Management: Collect and analyse data on market trends, sector demand and regulatory developments in the region. Produce market intelligence reports, sector briefs and opportunity analyses. Maintain and update trade intelligence databases, dashboards and information systems. Provide analytical inputs to inform programme design and market prioritisation.
• Stakeholder Management and Aftercare Support: Build and maintain partnerships with exporters, export councils, provincial agencies and industry bodies. Collaborate with diplomatic missions and international partners to facilitate market access and resolve trade constraints. Provide tailored aftercare services and coordinate referrals to development programmes and financiers. Track exporter performance and escalate unresolved strategic issues to management.
• Monitoring & Evaluation and Reporting: Develop and implement M&E tools and indicators to track programme performance and export outcomes. Conduct periodic performance reviews and extract lessons learned to improve initiatives. Produce timely and analytical progress reports (monthly, quarterly and annual) to support decision-making. Verify and consolidate data from teams, missions and programme partners for planning and reporting.
• Sub-Directorate Management: Manage human, financial and other resources allocated to the sub directorate. Provide inputs into the operational plan and collate inputs for quarterly and annual reports. Monitor the sub-directorate budget and performance targets. Supervise staff, support development and ensure performance management processes are implemented.