Director: Trade and Investment Promotion at Kwazulu-Natal:Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs

REQUIREMENTS :

• The ideal candidate must have: An appropriate Bachelor of Commerce Degree in Economics, Business Economics, Trade Economics, or Development studies at (NQF level 7) as recognized by SAQA
• A minimum of five years of experience at a Middle/Senior Managerial level and extensive experience in the area of trade and investment promotions.
• Experience and knowledge of global, provincial, and national trade and investment issues and their implications for the provincial economy are also required. Completion of Nyukela Certificate for entry into the SMS (Senior Management Service) upon appointment ·A valid driver’s licence. 

Key Performance Areas:

• The successful candidate will be required to Promote and facilitate rapid business response to mitigate the risks of business closure and exodus of investors in the province. Manage and facilitate engagements with social partners to ensure industrial development in the province. Promote departmental initiatives in relation to multilateral commodity institutions on trade promotion-related initiatives and agreements.
• Ensure the development and implementation of trade and investment policies, strategies, and programmes, such as risk and integrity management, operation Sukuma Sakhe/ DDM. Manage human and financial resources of the Directorate.