Manager: Export Promotion needed at Trade & Investment KwaZulu-Natal

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS (Among others)

• Export Promotion programme management.
• Trade and Export Growth Sector promotion.
• KZN Trader Promotion.
• Market Intelligence and Trade Analysis.
• Export Funding facilitation.

 JOB SPECIFICATION

Educational and /or Technical Competencies:

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics/Trade Facilitation, or related qualification is essential.
• Project Management qualification would be an added advantage.
• Valid driver’s licence. 

Experience:

• 5 years of industry experience in export facilitation and international marketing.
• 3-5 years managerial experience. 

PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES

• Technical Mastery of International Trade Regulations
• Ability to identify export promotion initiatives and execute trade missions and exhibitions timeously.
• Ability to work with emerging, existing and seasoned exporters
• Ability to work with smme’s and large businesses
• Provide market intelligence to companies.
• Relevant South African legislature
• Ability to analyse, conceptualise and implement policy.
• Sound leadership Management skills.
• Ability to work in cross-functional projects/teams.
• Excellent co-ordination and project management skills.
• Computer literate at an intermediate level.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Good time-management