TRADE & INVESTMENT KWAZULU-NATAL (TIKZN) CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Five-Year Fixed Term Contract Remuneration: All Inclusive Market Related Package Trade & Investment KwaZulu-Natal (TIKZN) is a provincial public entity of the Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs established in terms of the KwaZulu-Natal Trade and Investment Agency Act, No. 05 of 2010 (the TIKZN Act) to promote the Province of KwaZulu-Natal as a premier investment destination and to facilitate trade by assisting companies to access local and international markets. The position will be based at the TIKZN Head Office in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. The successful candidate will account to and must report regularly to the TIKZN Board and the Shareholder. Job Purpose TIKZN seeks to appoint an exceptional leader to drive the delivery of the mandate of TIKZN as provided for in the TIKZN Act, namely to: identify, develop, market, and promote investment opportunities in the Province to international and domestic investors; develop the export capacity and the export market of the Province; foster trade and investment within the Province; develop a Provincial Investment and Export plan; and keep and maintain a database of opportunities within the Province to benefit all sectors of the economy. Job Requirements
Essential Knowledge and Skills Required The successful candidate must have a proven record of accomplishment in international and domestic trade and investment, export and import promotion, finance, business management and project management; Have the ability to interact and negotiate at a senior executive level within the public and private sector, both domestically and internationally; Have experience and knowledge of working within a financial, economic, and business regulatory environment; Have in-depth knowledge and understanding of the South African National and KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Development Plans, as well as the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Growth and Development Strategy; Have in-depth knowledge of domestic trade and investment policies and legal prescripts, including the Special Economic Zones Act No. 16 of 2014 and Regulations; the Public Finance Management Act, No. 1 of 1999 and Regulations; the TIKZN Act; the KING IV Code and Principles on Corporate Governance; and related fields; Be familiar with the international trade and investment environment, as well as the relevant business chambers and diplomatic corps in South Africa and KwaZulu-Natal; Have excellent interpersonal, leadership, as well as administrative skills; Be willing to travel regularly nationally and internationally. The successful candidate must also provide strategic leadership and direction to TIKZN to realise its strategic goals and objectives in accordance with the shareholder’s compact, and must accordingly: Drive performance targets for destination marketing, investment facilitation and export development; Be the face of TIKZN and drive its positive public image; Develop and maintain key strategic relationships with local, provincial, national, and international key stakeholders; Ensure good corporate governance and leadership and effective and efficient functioning of the entity, the TIKZN Board and its sub committees; Establish effective and reliable risk management, governance and compliance systems and processes; Ensure the recruitment and development of good human skills to achieve the organisational mandate; Ensure quality and sustainability of projects and investments facilitated by TIKZN; Transform TIKZN to become a knowledge-based organisation; Ensure the effective administration and sound financial management of TIKZN in accordance with the PFMA, the TIKZN Act and the direction of the Board and Implement TIKZN’s business plan. Application Procedure: To apply, please submit an application letter, together with a concise CV and certified copies of ID and qualifications to jobs@tikzn.co.za. For further information, please visit www.tikzn.co.za and click publications, then vacancies. Closing Date: 10 May 2024 at 23h59 and late applications will not be considered. Enquiries: Ms D Nene at (031) 368 9600 or email: jobs@tikzn.co.za. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates. If you have not been contacted within three months after the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful. Short-listed candidates will be required to be available for an interview on a date, time and venue as determined by TIKZN. The appointable candidate will be subjected to personnel suitability checks (Verification of qualifications, criminal record checks and security vetting). TIKZN is an equal opportunity employer and appointment will be made in terms of the Entity’s Employment Equity Plan. TIKZN reserves the right to not make appointment to this position. NB: Canvasing for this position will lead to disqualification of applicants.
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