ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: TRADE AND INVESTMENT PROMOTION
Department of Economic Development and Tourism
- Reference number
- DEDT 2026/27/13
- Salary
- R605 742 per annum (Level 10)
- Centre
- Gert Sibande: Ermelo
- Province
- Mpumalanga
- Closing date
- 30 October 2026
- Circular
- No 37 of 2026
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An appropriate SAQA recognized NQF level six (06) tertiary qualification in Economics/Business Administration with three (3) years work experience in trade and development promotion/sector development/industry development. Valid driver’s license. Knowledge of the legal framework, Public Finance Management Act, International Trade and Promotion. Work experience in export and training of emerging businesses, understanding of the South African economy, economic data and the ability to draw inference from them, understanding of the National and Provincial sectors. Ability to interact with industry key players across sectors. The successful candidate must be able to display the following competencies: strong analytical capabilities report writing, leadership, programme and project management, financial management, service delivery innovation, problem solving and analysis, people management and empowerment, client orientation, communication, honesty and integrity, advanced computer skills.
Duties
Assist and provide support in the development and the implementation of export, investment promotion policies and strategies. Promote all opportunities. Lead the implementation of bi-lateral trade agreements. Facilitate and coordinate trade and commerce activities to support industry development. Liaise with all spheres of government and all stakeholders on trade and investment related initiatives. Provide support in the coordination of both domestic and international and trade exhibitions. Provide inputs in the preparation of awareness workshops for trade and investment sessions. Supervising staff as assigned including prioritizing and assigning work.
Where to send your application
Applications must be submitted online through the Provincial e-Recruitment Portal at https://erecruitment.mpg.gov.za Applicants are required to register and create a profile on the system before submitting their applications. A comprehensive, recently updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) including three (3) contactable references and all mandatory documents must be uploaded on the portal to apply for these opportunities. No manual, emailed or faxed applications will be accepted.
Enquiries
Ms. LP Mabaso Tel No: (013) 766 4424
Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 37 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 16 October 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 24 October 2026.
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