APPLICATIONS: Applications quoting the relevant reference should be forwarded as follows: The Head of the

Department, Department of Economic Development and Tourism P/Bag X6108, Kimberley, 8300 or hand delivered

to MetLife Towers, (Post Office Building), 13^th Floor (Registry Office), Kimberley. 

FOR ATTENTION: Ms. M. Musa

CLOSING DATE: 01 April 2022

NOTE: Applications must be submitted on a new dully completed Z83 form, obtainable from any Public Service department, which must be originally signed (an unsigned or scanned Z83 form will disqualify an application). The application should be accompanied by a recently updated comprehensive CV as well as copies of all qualifications (matric certificate must also be attached) as well as an ID Document and Driver’s license. Non-RSA citizens/Permanent residents permit holders must attach a copy of their Permanent Residence Permit to their application. Should you be in a possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). The specific reference number of the post must be quoted: Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. All applications, including those submitted via registered mail must reach the department before 16:00 on the day of the closing date. Incomplete applications, faxed applications, scanned applications, e-mailed applications, or applications received after the closing date will be disqualified.  Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.  The department reserves the right not to make appointments to the advertised posts. Please note that suitable candidates will be subjected to a technical assessment as well as satisfactory personnel suitability checks (criminal record check, citizenship verification, financial-asset record check, qualification/study verification and previous employment verification. Successful candidates will also be subjected to a security clearance process. Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement. Interviews may be conducted via a virtual medium which will be discussed with each shortlisted applicant. Kindly note that copies of qualifications, certificates, ID and driver’s license etc. such copies need not be certified when applying for a post. The communication from the HR of the department regarding the requirements for certified documents will be limited to shortlisted candidates. Therefore, only shortlisted candidates for a post will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from the HRA unit.

POST: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: TRADE AND INVESTMENT PROMOTION

REF NO: NCDEDAT/2022/05

SALARY: R382 245 - R450 255 per annum plus benefits.

The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement and annually disclose his/her financial interests.

CENTRE: Kimberley Office

Three year recognized National Diploma or degree in Economics or Business Economics with international Trade as major and Imports and Exports Management or equivalent qualification, 3 – 5 years’ experience in Trade and Investment Promotion. Experience in the development of policies/implementation strategies. Sound knowledge and understanding of the Northern Cape Economy. Valid Driver’s licence.

Ensure support is provided in terms of creating an environment that will enable growth with regard to domestic and foreign direct investments. Promote and increase trade and exports. Provide support to market the province as an attractive trade and investment destination. Facilitate implementation of Export Promotion and Investment projects. Identification of export promotional marketing and investment value propositions in priority markets. Implement export promotion and investment through Outward & Inward missions’ incentives, International Trade & Investment Initiatives. Maintaining a database of NC exporters. Disseminating information on market opportunities and communicating with industry on market access challenges in targeted countries. Preparing and delivering presentations during export awareness workshops and trade and investment seminars.

Skills & Knowledge: Problem solving, communication, presentation, computer literacy, interpersonal, policy development, stakeholder relations, analytical, strategic and report writing skills. Basic Economics, Business Economics Legislation, policies, prescript and directives guiding the Trade and Investment Promotion Function in the Public Service

​ENQUIRIES: Ms KS Mazimba (053) 839 4081