MARKETING OFFICER

The Economic Section of the South African High Commission in Kampala is responsible for promoting economic co-operation between South Africa and Uganda. These activities are both export and investment related. A position is presently available for a dynamic person who will be responsible for the following:


Duties:

    The pro-active recruitment of foreign direct investment from South Africa to Uganda through:
    Presentations and seminars on the Ugandan investment environment to business executives;
    Matching potential investors with investment opportunities in South Africa and Uganda;
    Guiding potential investors through the investment process and assisting them with establishing their operations in the Uganda.


The active promotion of South African exports to Uganda through:

•     Identifying potential buyers of South African products through market research;
•     Matching potential Ugandan importers with South African exporters;
•     Responding to trade enquiries from both the Uganda and South Africa;
•     Providing support to importers and South African exporters to facilitate export transactions;
•     Organise and participate in trade exhibitions;
•     Monitor changes and developments in the Ugandan economic environment and inform the South African authorities.
•     Manage the budget allocation of the Economic Office, monitor expenditure and submit expenditure reports to Head Office in South Africa.
•     Submit regular progress reports on projects to the South African High Commission in Kampala and Head Office in South Africa.

Requirement:

•     A relevant qualification in Economics/Marketing  preferably B.Com. with Economics as a major, plus a minimum of 2 years proven experience in marketing or related field,
•     Sound Knowledge of the Ugandan economy; Practical knowledge and experience in market research aimed at the identification of potential investors and importers; An experienced public speaker with good presentation skills and the ability to speak with authority;
•     A mature person with an excellent command of written and verbal English; Project Management and Organisational skills; Fully computer literate;
•     Ability to work in a multi-cultural and dynamic environment;
•     Ability to comfortably interact with senior government personnel and business persons at CEO level;
•     Personal attributes: ability to cope with pressure, self-confidence, work responsibly with minimal supervision, integrity and honesty, communicate with senior government personnel and distinguished members of the public professionally, service-driven with emphasis on accuracy and thoroughness.
•     South African citizens residing in Uganda are encouraged to apply for this position.

The South African High Commission offers a remuneration package that will be determined according to the candidate's qualifications and experience. The successful candidate will be subjected to a one year probation period and obtaining the appropriate security clearance.
Experience: 2
How to apply:

Applications together with a detailed CV and certified copies of all education certificates should be submitted to:

First Secretary (Administration) South African High Commission Plot 15 A Nakasero Road P. O. Box 22667, Kampala

Closing date: Monday, 25th March 2013