DEPUTY DIRECTOR: TRADE AND INVESTMENT PROMOTION

Department of Economic Development and Tourism

Directorate: Trade and Investment Promotion

Reference number: C6/26/4
Salary: R1 101 468 – R1 297 476 per annum (Level 12), (an all-inclusive remuneration package). Note: The remuneration package includes a basic (75% of packages), State contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund (13% of basic salary) and a flexible portion which can be structured according to the individuals’ personal needs.
Centre: Head Office: Polokwane
Province: Limpopo
Closing date: 28 September 2026
Circular: No 31 of 2026

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Requirements

Grade 12 plus an NQF 6 in Economics / Development Economics / Marketing / Business Studies / Entrepreneurship or equivalent as recognised by SAQA. Five (5) years of experience within investment promotion/facilitation landscape of which three (3) years must be at supervisory level (Assistant Director level). Valid driver’s license (with exception of persons with disability). Skills And Knowledge: Good knowledge and understanding of legislative framework governing public service, Sound and in-depth knowledge and experience of relevant macro and micro economic policies. Strategic and analytical thinking skills. Financial and human resource management skills. Computer literacy. People management and empowerment skills, Negotiating skills. Report writing skills. Presentation skills. Communication skills. Interpersonal skills. Problem solving and decision-making skills.

Duties

Ensure formulation and review of investment promotion/facilitation strategies and plans. Facilitate the implementation of investment promotion/facilitation programs. Facilitate the uptake of support offerings aimed at investment promotion. Research on existing and emerging provincial investment opportunities for packaging and marketing. Collaborate with key stakeholders in utilising strategic partnerships (multi- and Bilateral agreements) for marketing our provincial investment opportunities. Ensure optimal participation at investment promotion platforms. Liaise with a wide spectrum of stakeholders on policy issues related to promotion of investment opportunities. Ensure the management and monitoring of customised incentive packages. Enhance update of national trade promotion incentives by provincial enterprise. Establish and maintain appropriate internal controls within the unit.

Where to send your application

Applicants should apply through the following website https://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za Applications can also be hand delivered to: Evridiki Towers, Registry Office No. B1-73, 19 Biccard Street, Polokwane, 0700 OR posted to Head of Department: Department of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism, Private Bag X9484, Polokwane, 0700.

Enquiries

Ms. WA Klaassen Tel No: (015) 293 8691

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 31 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 28 August 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 10 September 2026.

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