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Requirements

Proven managerial experience (3-5 years) leading export information, outreach, communication, and dissemination related to trade intelligence and export development.

Experience managing national information systems, portals or databases and ensuring data integrity and governance.

Experience in managing national systems, platforms or mechanisms for the monitoring, reporting and resolution of Non-Tariff Barriers (NTBs).

Experience developing market intelligence products (market briefs, national export guides) and packaging exporter information.

Experience sourcing, validating and managing international trade opportunities/Leads and buyer–exporter matchmaking services.

Experience designing and implementing M&E frameworks, indicators and performance reporting.

Experience in stakeholder management with emerging exporters, export councils, chambers, provincial agencies, diplomatic missions and industry bodies.

Experience managing budgets and programmes resources (monitoring and recommending budget allocations).

Proven people management experience including supervision of ASD/TIA teams and staff development.

Experience coordinating system integration and interoperability with partner platforms.

Strong report writing, presentation and communication skills; proficiency in MS Office and data tools.

Project management skills, analytical capability and evidenceba-sed decision making.

Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.

Duties

Manage Export Awareness and O-utreach Programmes: Plan and manage an annual calendar of export awareness and outreach activities.

Coordinate execution of outreach programmes and represent the department at export events.

Monitor, analyse and report on programme performance and outcomes.

Develop & Utilise Export Information Tools and Resources: Oversee production and maintenance of National Export Guides, market briefings and trade intelligence products.

Manage design, enhancement and operationalisation of the national export information hub (physical & digital).

Manage Trade Opportunities & Matchmaking Services: Manage sourcing, validation and dissemination of international trade opportunities.

Oversee buyer–exporter matchmaking, quality assurance and verification of exporter/buyer credentials.

Manage National Exporters’ Database & Portals: Govern the National Exporters’ Database, ensure data integrity, security and interoperability with partner systems.

Drive adoption through stakeholder engagement, capacity building and platform promotion.

Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting: Design M&E frameworks, conduct performance reviews and compile evidencebased reports.

Perform diagnostic assessments and lessons learned exercises to inform programme improvement.

Stakeholder Management, Afte-rcare & Partnerships.

Build and maintain strategic partners-hips with export councils, chambers, diplomatic missions and industry.

Manage referrals, aftercare and escalation of exporter issues to relevant 102 authorities.

SubDirectorate Management: Manage human, financial and other resources; provide inputs to operational plans.

Lead recruitment, performance management an-d staff development; coordinate reporting and targets.

How to apply

Email: applications@thedtic.gov.za

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Notes

In terms of the dtic's EE requirements, preference will be given to African males, Coloured females and White males.