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TRADE & INVESTMENT KWAZULU-NATAL (TIKZN)
 
Business Unit: Knowledge Management
Job Title:  Sector Specialist
Reporting to:  Executive Manager: Knowledge Management
 
 
Brief Outline of Duties: 
To conceptually develop, coordinate and solicit funding for the development of projects, including assessing project proposals and basic analysis of economic and financial viability of projects in order to obtain financing commitments, facilitate funding receipts, including loan and equity transactions in collaboration with the Investment Promotion Unit at TIKZN. Conduct due diligence and provide relevant market information, identify value chains and conduct in-depth sector analysis in assigned sector portfolio, for market intelligence business development and knowledge management purposes. 
 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS (Among others) 
1. Economic insight 
2. Trade and investment opportunities 
3. Coordination of feasibility studies 
4. Stakeholder engagement 
5. Technical analysis and advice on projects 
6. Sector management and development 
 
JOB SPECIFICATION 
Educational and / or Technical Competencies: 
Honours degree in Economics or related discipline is essential; 
Master’s degree in economics or related discipline preferred; 
Recognised project management certification is advantageous. 
 
 
Knowledge:
• Thorough knowledge of sector specific industries and applicable legislation. 
• Knowledge of the Investment Promotion environment would be advantageous. 
• Basic understanding in Export Promotion. 
• Sound knowledge of o Project / Program planning and management 
  • Concept development 
  • Coordination and soliciting funding for development projects (including assessing project proposals and analysis of economic and financial viability) 
                                    
Experience:
3-5 years’ experience at equivalent level; 
Must have a thorough understanding and experience in project planning. 
 
PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES 
• Organisational and Planning Skills 
• Good verbal and written communication skills 
• Computer Literate at an intermediate level 
• Good telephone and office etiquette 
• Ability to work independently. 
• Ability to build strong partnerships. 
• Embody a strong sense of professionalism 
• Sound report writing skills 
• A strong sense of initiative and drive 


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Equity Statement 
We are committed to Employment Equity when recruiting internally and externally and will ensure our recruitment process is in line with achieving our Employment Equity goals. 
 
Contact person: Dyanne Farr, Tel. (031) 566 6474 
 
Affirmative Portfolio invites candidates with relevant experience to submit their applications to: dyannef@affirm.co.za 
 
All materials and communications will be held in absolute confidence. 
 
CLOSING DATE: Friday, 16 August 2019