Job Description

To pioneer the investment attraction, facilitation, business retention and expansion and the development and implementation of strategies aimed at positioning the Special Economic Zones as preferred investment destinations in order to position the South African SEZs to potential investors

SEZ Implementation Technical Support Services

• Provide technical support for the development of financial sustainability models for Special Economic Zones.
• Provide technical support for the development of SEZ systems policies and procedures.
• Identify funding opportunities where required for viable SEZ implementation.
• Assess viability and risk of new SEZ projects.
• Leverage partnerships to drive the development and implementation of the SEZ Programme.
• Coordinate and lead the process of developing regional and cross-boarder SEZ partnerships and cooperation.
• Provide technical support in ensuring adherence to regulatory and governance prescripts.

Investment promotion (generation, attraction and facilitation)

• Develop and implement strategic objectives and initiatives to promote investment within the SEZs.
• Develop and implement a robust Investor readiness and due diligence system that will assist in the verification and qualification of investors (investor pipeline, verification and maintenance)
• Linkages with the One Stop Shop to ensure Regulatory Compliance for investors
• Develop and implement a Special Projects investor recruitment focus linked to South Africa's Energy master plan, Energy Cluster Programmes, Road to rail project, etc.
• Promote and market the SEZ as an investment destination by:

• Identifying appropriate channels and investment forums.
• Represent and present SEZs project packages at local and international investors, investment forums and conferences.
• Present on project specific investment missions and recruit investors to the SEZs
• Implement sector and country targeted approaches to investment attraction
• Develop and implement effective systems, policies and procedures in order to facilitate investment opportunities for leads generated.
• Package opportunities for potential investors and assist projects with pre-feasibility investigations such as site identification, and site tours of facilities and infrastructure available in the SEZs.
• Provide technical support to the investment facilitation process.

Stakeholder Engagement (Internal and External)

• Ensure key internal and external stakeholders are identified and relations are appropriately managed.
• Coordinate cooperation between the SEZ, national, provincial, local governments and cross-border SEZs.
• Enhance the SEZs visibility on various platforms. Attend and represent SEZs at relevant local and international events, conferences and platforms.
• Act as an investment recruitment support for the SEZs and participate in high-level discussion thereof.
• Provide feedback to the SEZs on all relevant and strategic information, regarding legislative/Government regulations etc

Qualification and Experience

• A Masters Degree in either, Finance, Corporate Finance, Economics.
• Member of a professional body will be an advantage.

Roles and Responsibilities

• 8 - 10 years relevant senior management experience in investment promotion, deal packaging & structuring
• 5 years project management experience.
• A thorough understanding of Industrial policy and Industrial Zones development
• Understanding of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA)
• Advanced knowledge and experience of international trade, investment promotion and generation
• Extensive experience and knowledge in project packaging and investor facilitation
• Must have a business understanding (local and global economy) and commercial awareness.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement across all levels (government, private sector and social players).

Roles and Responsibilities (cont.)
Technical/Functional Competencies

• Experience in attracting investors, developing corporate strategies and plans for investment generation and retention
• Ability to analyse, conceptualise and implement investment attraction and business retention strategies
• Proven international investor recruitment experience including facilitation of international trade (export led investments)
• Proven track record in working with national government, provincial government, local government and state-owned entities.
• Proven financial acumen, awareness, and knowledge.
• Proven sound corporate governance, ethics and risk management knowledge and experience