Open Roles at Wesgro

Purpose of the position:

To proactively and effectively drive the trade portfolio within the services sector in support of the achievement of Wesgro’s strategic and operational objectives. The role is dedicated to supporting Western Cape business, in the services sector, including creative industry, with exporting their goods and services to the rest of the world.

Requirements:

• This position is suited to a professional in the possession of a Business Administration and/or Commerce Degree in Business Science, International Business Development, International Relations, Export/Trade or equivalent competence, coupled with at least two years working experience in a similar environment
• Understanding of marketing and communication principles, strategies and techniques
• Knowledge of exporting companies and related challenges
• Export markets and related consumer trends and standard international trade environment
• Knowledge of Agency’s Procedures and protocols around trade promotion, including the business plan and strategies employed
• Sound understanding of the Western Cape economy
• Knowledge of relevant target countries will be advantages
• Contacts and networks in respective markets will be advantageous

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Take responsibility for formulating, managing and implementing export facilitation in the services industries sector, and this would include Creative Industries, within the Services Trade Unit
• Facilitate trade-related events (outward/inward missions, site visits, seminars & trade fair participation) for Western Cape exporters
• Match foreign buyers to local exporters, and managing of trade leads
• Keep abreast of export-related incentive schemes, both locally and internationally
• Liaise with established and potential exporters and build strong relationships with these core stakeholders
• Liaise with international importers and build strong relationships with these core stakeholders
• Develop networks, both national and internationally, with relevant partner organisations
• Ensure all Wesgro collateral is of the highest standard, and proof-checked
• Perform ad hoc duties that may arise from time to time that will improve Wesgro’s export promotion ability

Key Competencies:

• A dynamic, computer literate, individual who possesses the ability to:
• Engage stakeholders, network, and solve problems
• Work in a team, as well as independently
• Work flexible hours
• Take initiative/be creative and innovative
• Travel local and abroad

Reference: TMS/07/24
Closing date: 22 July 2024
 

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Purpose of the position:

The Senior Portfolio Manager: Investment Promotion is to promote and facilitate investment into the Western Cape. This includes both international and domestic investment. The role also includes work on advocating for a more enabling environment for businesses in South Africa and the Western Cape.

Requirements:

• A 3-year business degree or similar qualification in Business Sciences, Economics or Development Studies
• An MBA or relevant postgraduate degree would be advantageous
• 5-8 years of private sector work in business development or account/client management, or experience in Trade and Investment promotion and development
• Understanding and knowledge of at least 2 major sectors in the Western Cape economy, including:
• Food & Beverage
• Green economy
• Financial & Business Services
• Infrastructure & Mobility
• Tech
• Circular economy
• Health & Life Sciences
• Manufacturing
• A strong understanding of the South African economy as a whole spanning companies from start-up to JSE-listed businesses; key financiers within the different sectors and important stakeholders and role-players that enable investment
• Be able to work with Senior Management (CEO/CFO/MD/Boards etc.) of various entities from listed to non-listed companies
• Financial management in the context of the PFMA and knowledge of the policy environment (economic policy, industry structure and dynamics) would be advantageous
• Proven track record in business development and client management
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point)
• A valid Code B driver’s license and passport

Key Competences:

• Strategy Development and Planning
• Client management / Business development skills
• Excellent oral, written communication and presentation skills
• Operational management skills
• Effective problem solving skills
• Stakeholder/Partnership/Networking skills
• Ability to perform consistently under pressure
• Management skills – including managing people, projects, operations (including finances) and strategies
• Ability to interpret feedback from businesses in industry to governmental stakeholders, in order to enhance the business climate in the Western Cape and South Africa

Duties:

• Promote and facilitate international investments into the Western Cape
• Assist in supporting the growth and expansion of Wesgro clients and businesses already located in the Western Cape
• Provide a facilitation service to investors in order to land investments into the Western Cape
• Identify and build relationships with key intermediaries (e.g. banks, consulting companies, law firms, event organisers, Chambers of commerce, business associations, etc)
• Co-develop materials to promote the Western Cape economy
• Organise investor networking events
• Provide strategic direction in task teams that are working to improve Wesgro’s investment promotion impact
• Host inward business missions
• Embark on outward investment promotion missions
• Work closely with key units internally at Wesgro to support cross-collaboration in client business support
• The successful candidate will report to the Head: Investment Promotion.

Reference: SPM/IP/07/24

Closing date: 19 July 2024