WESTERN CAPE INVESTMENT AND TRADE PROMOTION AGENCY (WESGRO)
GREEN ECONOMY SPECIALIST Wesgro is recruiting for a seasoned professional with private sector experience. This is a three-year contractual position subject to the successful candidate signing a performance agreement. A probation period applies. An all-inclusive market-related remuneration package will apply. Reference Number: GES/22 The Western Cape is a leading regional economy. As Green Economy Specialist you’ll be instrumental in positioning the Western Cape as a leader in the Green Economy, by building relationships in the sector and supporting the retention and expansion of existing investments in the region so that the Agency can achieve its mission and strategic objectives in the technology space. This is integral in ensuring that the Western Cape remains an investment destination of choice for global and local investors, a sought-after source market for goods and services and a filmmaker’s hub on the continent. As part of the Executive Leadership Team, you’ll play a key role in ensuring that Wesgro punches above its weight as a leading sub-national TIPA (Trade and Investment Promotion Agency) globally. Purpose: Armed with a deep understanding of investment life cycles, current investment activities, and stakeholders operating within their focus sector, the Green Economy Specialist will provide investors with an end-to-end support structure to ensure projects are successfully and easily commercialised in the province. Requirements:
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The successful candidate will report to the Head of Investment Promotion. Application process: Email your updated CV to vacancies@wesgro.co.za – please note you need to quote the full position title in the subject line with the reference: GES/22 Closing date: 25 September 2022 Got questions? Please don’t hesitate to contact HR on 021 487 8600. Wesgro celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees in line with the Employment Equity Act.
ECONOMIC JOURNALIST Wesgro is seeking an Economic Journalist to join the dynamic Marketing and Communications team. This is a permanent position subject to the successful candidate signing a performance agreement. A six-month probation period applies. An all-inclusive market-related remuneration package will apply. Reference Number: EJ/22 The Western Cape is a leading regional economy. As the Economic Journalist, you’ll be instrumental in ensuring Wesgro delivers on its mandate of promoting the destination as an investment destination of choice for global and local investors, a sought-after source market for goods and services, and a filmmaker’s hub on the continent. The successful incumbent will report to the Chief Marketing and Communications Officer. Purpose: The successful candidate will write economic stories and content pertaining to Cape Town and the Western Cape containing information from news, research, and media reports according to Wesgro’s editorial guidelines. Requirements:
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Application process: Email your cover letter and updated CV to vacancies@wesgro.co.za – please note you need to quote the full position title in the subject line with the reference: EJ/22 Closing date: 20 September 2022 Should you not have received any response from us within 14 days after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. Got questions? Please don’t hesitate to contact HR on 021 487 8600. Wesgro is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. PORTFOLIO MANAGER: AGRIBUSINESS This is a permanent position subject to the successful candidate signing a performance agreement. A six-month probation period applies. An all-inclusive market related remuneration package will apply. Reference Number: PMA02/22 The Western Cape is a leading regional economy. As the Portfolio Manager for Agribusiness you’ll be instrumental in ensuring Wesgro delivers on its mandate of promoting the destination as an investment destination of choice for global and local investors. Purpose: The appointee will successfully attract foreign and domestic direct investment into the Western Cape in the respective sector. This includes positioning and marketing the province as a leading investment location to the international investor community. This includes delivering on designated areas of responsibility as stipulated in the Investment Promotion Business Plan. Requirements:
Key Competencies: The appointee must have a strong mix of the following skills and capabilities:
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Application process: Email your cover letter and updated CV to vacancies@wesgro.co.za – please note you need to quote the full position title in the subject line with the reference: PMA02/22 Closing date: 18 September 2022 Got questions? Please don’t hesitate to contact HR on 021 487 8600. Wesgro celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees in line with the Employment Equity Act. AUDIT COMMITTEE MEMBERS APPLICATIONS AND/OR NOMINATIONS FOR MEMBERS TO SERVE ON THE AUDIT, IT and RISK COMMITEE OF WESGRO Auditing, Accounting, Legal, Human Resource Management, Risk and ICT Portfolios The Western Cape Tourism Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (Wesgro), is a provincial public entity of the Western Cape Department of Economic Development and Tourism, duly incorporated in terms of the provisions of the Western Cape Tourism Trade And Investment Promotion Agency Act, 1996 (Act 3 of 1996). In accordance with Section 51(a)(ii) of the PFMA, Wesgro seeks to appoint 2 (two) suitably qualified professionals to serve as independent Audit, IT and Risk Committee Members. The appointment dates will be communicated to the successful candidates and will be for a 3 (three) year fix term contract from the date of appointment. As a result, applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates to be appointed as independent Members of Wesgro’s Audit, IT and Risk Committee. QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants with one or more of the following qualifications and areas of experience will be given preference:
COMPETENCIES: Members must have expertise in either of the following areas:
DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS: Key functions of the Audit Committee are as per National Treasury’s Internal Audit Framework, Government prescripts and good governance requirements, which, among others, highlight the following:
Applicants will be requested to undergo a vetting process that will include a criminal record check and the confirmation of qualifications. Applicants must please forward their applications, which include a complete CV, clearly indicating fields of experience, qualifications and competencies for the attention of Giselle Naidoo via email to Giselle@wesgro.co.za Closing Date: Sunday 18 September 2022
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