Trade Officer: Service Centres and Led at Free State Department of Economic, Small Business Development, Tourism and Environmental

REQUIREMENTS :

• An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree as recognised by SAQA in Economics/ Business Management/ Management. Computer literacy. A valid driver’s license.

DUTIES :

• Identify the areas that require intervention for the department and externally. Provide relevant strategic direction and business advisory services to existing small and medium enterprises.
• Provide support to small business with regard to linking them with markets, financial institutions and business development service providers (BDS’s for capacity building). Monitor and evaluate the improvement of business position.
• Contribute to the development or amendment of policies that will address the needs and concerns identified during the company visits.
• Compile reports on businesses that were linked with markets, financial institutions and business development service providers and advice thereof. Business Development Support.