Job Requirements
An appropriate SAQA recognized NQF level 6 tertiary qualification in Economics/Business Management/Business Administration with a minimum of three (3) years work experience in MSME development/trade-export and investment promotion environment. A valid driver’s license. Knowledge of the international trade legal framework, Public Finance Management, International Trade Development and Promotion, work experience in export/MSME development and training, understanding of the South African economy, economic data and the ability to draw inference from them, understanding of the National and Provincial sectors and Batho Pele principles. 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, people management and empowerment, client orientation, honesty and integrity, good verbal and written communication skills, presentation skills, advanced computer skills (word, excel, power-point).
Duties
Provide assistance and support in the development and implementation of export and investment promotion policies and strategies. Promote all export opportunities. Lead the implementation of bi-lateral/multilateral trade agreements workshops. Assist in coordinating and rolling-out of MOUs/MOAs. Facilitate and coordinate trade and commerce activities to support industry 118 development. Liaise with all spheres of government and all stakeholders on trade and investment related initiatives. Assist in the coordination and facilitation of both domestic and international trade exhibitions and missions. Provide inputs in the preparation of awareness workshops for trade and investment sessions. Provide assistance to MSMEs to take advantage of export financial assistance schemes available within the DTIC (EMIA and SSAS). Supervising staff as assigned including prioritizing and assigning work. Perform any other duties as delegated by the manager.
What is the Salary
R582 444 per annum (Level 10)
Location
Ehlanzeni District Office, Mbombela
How to Apply
Fully completed and signed Z83 employment application form, quoting reference number should be addressed to the Head: Economic Development and Tourism. Applications can be hand delivered to Nokuthula Simelane Building, 1st Floor, No 7 Government Boulevard, Riverside Park, Extension 02 Mbombela 1201 or alternatively applications can be emailed to the respective email address provided for each post.
Apply Before:
27 February 2026
Reference No:
Additional Information
The minimum entry requirement for Senior Management Services (SMS) posts is a Pre-entry Certificate that is obtainable through a course named Certificate for entry into SMS submitted prior to appointment – and the full details can be sourced by following the link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms- pre-entry-programme/. (SMS Pre-entry Certificate submitted prior appointment) All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The recommended candidate for this post shall be subjected to a competency assessment. All appointments are subject to security clearance, security vetting, employment reference checks, qualification verification and signing of performance agreements. Applications should only be submitted online through the link: erecruitement.mpg.gov.za on the new Z83 form and should be accompanied by a comprehensive CV. Only short-listed candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications. If no correspondence is received within two months of the closing date, applicants must accept that their applications have been unsuccessful. The Office of the Premier is looking for dynamic, innovative, experienced and suitable candidates to fill the following posts, listed in the various Units below. The Office of the Premier is an equal opportunity employer. It is our intention to promote representativity in respect of race, gender and disability through the filling of these positions and that the candidature of persons, whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representativeness, will receive preference. MANAGEMENT ECHELON