DPSA Circular vacancies
Department of Economic Development And Tourism

Industry Advisor: Trade And Development

Salary or stipendR413 001 per annum (Level 08)

The Department of Economic Development And Tourism is looking for a Industry Advisor: Trade And Development. This is a permanent role based in Mpumalanga.

Gert Sibande District Office: Ermelo

Source: DPSA Circular 37 of 2026Post 37/210, page 165

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.
Appointment
Permanent
Province
Mpumalanga
Job level
08
Centre
Gert Sibande District Office: Ermelo

What you will need

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, good interpersonal skills, analytical skills, report writing and good computer skills.
  • Valid Driver's licence.

Experience

An appropriate SAQA recognised NQF level 6 tertiary qualification in Economics or Business Management with two (2) years work experience in trade and development environment.

Driver's licence

Valid Driver's licence.

Skills and competencies

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, good interpersonal skills, analytical skills, report writing and good computer skills.

Key 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.

Additional details

  • Grade: Provincial

How to apply

  • Enquiries: Ms LP Mabaso
  • Telephone: (013) 766 4424

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. Appointment: Permanent Province: Mpumalanga

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