Technical Advisor: Investor Attraction & Facilitation - (IZP) - 12 Months at IDC

Job Description

SEZ Implementation Technical Support Services

• Provide technical support for the development of financial sustainability models for Special Economic Zones.
• Provide technical support for the development of SEZ systems policies and procedures.
• Identify funding opportunities where required for viable SEZ implementation.
• Assess viability and risk of new SEZ projects.
• Leverage partnerships to drive the development and implementation of the SEZ Programme.
• Coordinate and lead the process of developing regional and cross-boarder SEZ partnerships and cooperation.
• Provide technical support in ensuring adherence to regulatory and governance prescripts.

Investment promotion (generation, attraction and facilitation)

• Develop and implement strategic objectives and initiatives to promote investment within the SEZs.
• Develop and implement a robust Investor readiness and due diligence system that will assist in the verification and qualification of investors (investor pipeline, verification and maintenance)
• Linkages with the One Stop Shop to ensure Regulatory Compliance for investors
• Develop and implement a Special Projects investor recruitment focus linked to South Africa’s Energy master plan, Energy Cluster Programmes, Road to rail project, etc.

Promote and market the SEZ as an investment destination by:

• Identifying appropriate channels and investment forums.
• Represent and present SEZs project packages at local and international investors, investment forums and conferences.
• Present on project specific investment missions and recruit investors to the SEZs
• Implement sector and country targeted approaches to investment attraction
• Develop and implement effective systems, policies and procedures in order to facilitate investment opportunities for leads generated.
• Package opportunities for potential investors and assist projects with pre-feasibility investigations such as site identification, and site tours of facilities and infrastructure available in the SEZs.
• Provide technical support to the investment facilitation process.

Stakeholder Engagement (Internal and External)

• Ensure key internal and external stakeholders are identified and relations are appropriately managed.
• Coordinate cooperation between the SEZ, national, provincial, local governments and cross-border SEZs.
• Enhance the SEZs visibility on various platforms. Attend and represent SEZs at relevant local and international events, conferences and platforms.
• Act as an investment recruitment support for the SEZs and participate in high-level discussion thereof.
• Provide feedback to the SEZs on all relevant and strategic information, regarding legislative/Government regulations etc

Qualification and Experience

• A Masters Degree in either, Finance, Corporate Finance, Economics.
• Member of a professional body will be an advantage.

Roles and Responsibilities

• 8 - 10 years relevant senior management experience in investment promotion, deal packaging & structuring
• 5 years project management experience.
• A thorough understanding of Industrial policy and Industrial Zones development
• Understanding of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA)
• Advanced knowledge and experience of international trade, investment promotion and generation
• Extensive experience and knowledge in project packaging and investor facilitation
• Must have a business understanding (local and global economy) and commercial awareness.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement across all levels (government, private sector and social players).