Industry Advisor: Trade and Development
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About the role
The Department of Economic Development and Tourism (Mpumalanga) is hiring an Industry Advisor: Trade and Development, based in Gert Sibande District Office Ermelo. This is a permanent post, paying R413,001 a year. Please note that this post was previously advertised on DPSA Circular 10 of 2025 as Trade Advisor: Trade and Development, applicants who applied previously are encouraged to reapply. How to apply: Applications must be submitted online through the Provincial e-Recruitment Portal at https://erecruitment.mpg.gov.za Applicants are required to register and create a profile on the system before submitting their applications. A comprehensive, recently updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) including three (3) contactable references and all mandatory documents must be uploaded on the portal to apply for these opportunities. No manual, emailed or faxed applications will be accepted. Reference number to quote: DEDT 2026/27/14 Closing date: 30 October 2026 @ 16h00 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.
Responsibilities
- Assist in conducting capacity building on trade matters.
- Assist in identifying new export markets in and outside South Africa.
- Assist in identifying gaps in the export market.
- Make inputs to the reviewing trade and investment policies and strategies, assistance to emerging and current provincial exporters on export matters and the export awareness programme.
- Provide support activities of ad-hoc projects i.e. water, bottling plant, Mkhondo Agri-hub.
Requirements
- An appropriate SAQA recognized NQF level 6 tertiary qualification in Economics or Business Management with 2 years work experience in trade and development environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, good interpersonal skills, analytical skills, report writing and good computer skills.
- Valid Driver's License.