Wesgro is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer
Wesgro, Cape Town and the Western Cape’s Tourism, Trade and Investment Promotion Agency is looking for a dynamic, energetic, forward thinking thought leader who is passionate about promoting Cape Town and the Western Cape globally
TRADE COORDINATOR
This is a permanent position subject to the successful candidate signing a Performance Agreement.
Junior Level Position
All-inclusive remuneration package: Market Related
A Six-month probation period applies
Reference Number: TC/09/24
The Incumbent will report to the Senior Trade Administrator
Purpose of the role:
To assist and support the Trade promotion unit to promote Cape Town and the Western Cape as a leading regional economy and facilitate economic growth through increased export activity.
The role is dedicated to supporting Western Cape business with exporting their goods and services to the rest of the world.
Requirements:
- Minimum of one (1) years’ work experience in the sector or similar environment
- Minimum tertiary qualification of a degree, three-year diploma or relevant qualification (Trade, international relations, business management etc.)
- Knowledge of trade industry and related challenges in the Western Cape economy
- Knowledge on International economy and business in the Western Cape is advantageous
- Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and relevant procurement legislative prescripts is advantageous
- Valid Code B driver’s license
Duties and responsibilities:
- Administrative and back office daily support to the Trade unit with research, preparing presentations and briefing documents
- Coordinate and assist with travel bookings and logistics around Inbound and Outbound missions
- Coordinate and assist with all procurement activities of the trade unit
- Provide support with logistics around a number of marketing opportunities for SMME's, special projects, programmes and missions
- Support the trade stakeholders with compliance in accordance with PFMA regulation
- Data capturing into Wesgro’s Customer Relation Management system and managing the system
- Filing and assist with accurate evidence-based reporting
- Stock control of marketing collateral
- Assist with event management
Key Competencies:
A dynamic individual who possesses the ability to plan, organize and host events / seminars / workshops
- Excellent oral, written and communication skills as well as facilitation skills
- Ability to work accurately and constantly under pressure
- Proven ability to work independently and be self-motivated
- Good interpersonal and social skills
- Problem solving and should enjoy taking initiative
- Ability to network
- Attention to detail
- People management
- Research skills
- Creative and innovative
- A team player and deadline driven
- Willing to work long and flexible hours when necessary
- Positive, outgoing personality – enthusiastic and optimistic. In addition, the ideal candidate should be an accountable individual, who behaves with integrity and produces work of exceptional quality
Should you comply with all the aforementioned and in possession of a valid Code B driver’s license, then you should not hesitate to apply.
How to apply: Email your most recent CV to vacancies@wesgro.co.za.
Quote the full position title and reference to this advert.
ReferenceTC/ 09/24
Closing date: Thursday, 03 October 2024
Direct all enquiries to Danielle Daries: Human Resources Generalist, on 021 487 8699
Should you not have received any response from us within 14 days after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.