Industry Advisor: Trade and Development
Mpumalanga Department of Economic Development and Tourism
- Location
- Gert Sibande District Office: Ermelo, Mpumalanga
- Salary
- R413 001 per year
- Job type
- Permanent
- Work setting
- On-site
- Sector
- Government & public service
- Closing date
- 30 Oct 2026
Posted 10 days ago
What you need
- Qualification
- Diploma
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Driver's licence
- Code 8 (EB)
- NQF 6 qualification in Economics or Business Management.
- 2 years' experience in trade and development.
- Driver's licence needed.
- Help local businesses find export markets.
- Based in Ermelo, Gert Sibande District.
How to apply
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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. Official advert: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 37 of 2026, post 37/210, ref DEDT 2026/27/14 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.. Government applications usually need the new Z83 form and a detailed CV.
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Requirements:
An appropriate SAQA recognized NQF level 6 tertiary qualification in Economics or Business Management with two (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.
Duties:
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.
Enquiries: Ms LP Mabaso Tel No: (013) 766 4424
Reference number: DEDT 2026/27/14 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.