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TRADE & INVESTMENT KWAZULU-NATAL (TIKZN)
 
Business Unit: Knowledge Management
Job Title: Sector Specialist
Reporting to: Executive Manager: Knowledge Management
Job Grade: D1
Duration: Permanent
 
Brief Outline of Duties: 
To conduct project packaging, sector development and value chain analysis, for trade and investment opportunities. Conceptualize and co-ordinate project development as well as assess project proposals for economic and financial viability. Conduct value chain and sector research to provide market and business intelligence as well as facilitating knowledge management. 
 
 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS (Among others) 
1. Sector economic insights. 
2. Identify trade and investment opportunities. 
3. Facilitate feasibility studies. 
4. Stakeholder engagement. 
5. Technical analysis and advisory on projects. 
 
JOB SPECIFICATION 
Educational and / or Technical Competencies: 
Degree in Economics, Development Studies or related discipline is essential. 
Honours Degree in Economics, Development Studies or related discipline is recommended. 
Master’s degree in economics or related discipline is preferred. 
Recognised project management certification is advantageous. 
Valid driver’s license. 
 
Knowledge:
• Thorough knowledge of sector specific (automotive or chemicals or mechanicals) industries and applicable legislation. 
• Knowledge of Investment Promotion environment would be advantageous. 
• Basic understanding of Export Promotion. 
• Sound knowledge of: 
  • Concept Development. 
  • Project/ Program planning and management. 
 
 
Experience:
3-5 years’ experience at equivalent level 
Must have a thorough understanding and experience in project planning. 
 
PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES 
• Knowledge of Project Packaging. 
• Knowledge of Sector Development. 
• Knowledge of Value Chains. 
• Knowledge of Investment and Export Promotion. 
• Basic understanding of incentives and grants. 
• Knowledge of work permits and company registration processes and documents. 
 
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES 
• 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 reporting 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. 
 
Should you meet the above requirements please send your application to : lungisani@tikzn.co.za
 
CLOSING DATE: Friday, 04 December 2020