Marketing Officer - South African Embassy Kampala

Marketing Officer - South African Embassy Kampala

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.
Employment type: Full time
Country: Uganda
City / Location: Kampala
Min. years of experience: 2 years
Required languages: English
Minimum degree: Bachelors degree
Salary level: Depends on candiates qualification and experience
Closing date: March 25, 2013 - 5pm
Duties
The pro-active recruitment of foreign direct investment from south Africa to Uganda through:
- Presentation 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 Uganda
The Active Promotion of South Africa's 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 inquiries from both Uganda and South Africa
- Providing support to importers and South African exporters to facilitate export transactions
- Organize and participate in trade exhibitions
- Monitor changes and developments in the Ugandan economic environment and inform the South African authorities
Requirements:
- 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 feild
- Sound knowledge of the Uganda 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 ability to speak with authority
- A mature person with an excellent command of written and verbal English
- Project Management and Organizational skills
- Fully computer literate
- Ability to work in a multicultural and dynamic environment
- Ability to interact with comfortably with senior government personnel and business persons at CEO level
South African citizens residing in Uganda are encouraged to apply for this position.
Contact/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