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Trade and Investment Advisor

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Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
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Competencies

Strategic PlanningExpert

Demonstrated experience with Strategic Planning.

Negotiation SkillsExpert

Demonstrated experience with Negotiation Skills.

Public SpeakingExpert

Demonstrated experience with Public Speaking.

Education

Matric
Edenglen High School
Completed 2003
Bachelor of Arts, International Relations & Political Science
University of the Witwatersrand
2004 - 2008
Post Graduate Diploma in Management, Business Administration
Wits Business School
2012 - 2014
BA Honours, Politics and International Relations
University of Johannesburg
Completed 2016
Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
University of South Africa (UNISA)
2017

Summary

Professional profile

Experience

Trade and Investment Advisor

Flanders Investment & Trade (Embassy of Belgium)
Jun 2025 - Nov 2025

Managed stakeholder engagement activities with government institutions, business associations, industry bodies and private sector stakeholders across South Africa.. Developed and maintained strategic relationships with senior government officials, business leaders and industry representatives to support organizational objectives.. Conducted market intelligence, environmental scanning and stakeholder analysis to identify opportunities, risks and emerging developments.. Produced reports and strategic recommendations to support decision-making and stakeholder engagement initiatives.. Coordinated and project-managed market entry and business development initiatives involving multiple stakeholders.. Facilitated engagement between Flemish and South African stakeholders, supporting partnership development and investment promotion activities.. Organized and coordinated ministerial, ambassadorial and executive-level engagements involving public and private sector stakeholders.. Represented the organization at conferences, workshops, roundtables, policy discussions and stakeholder engagement events.. Delivered presentations and stakeholder briefings to promote organizational priorities and opportunities.. Maintained stakeholder databases and monitored engagement activities to support reporting and relationship management.

International Business Advisor

Private Practice
May 2024 - May 2025

Advised local and international organizations on market expansion, stakeholder engagement and partnership development strategies.. Conducted research and analysis on political, economic and regulatory developments across African and European markets.. Facilitated engagement between public and private sector stakeholders to identify opportunities for collaboration and investment.. Managed projects involving multiple stakeholders and coordinated implementation activities across diverse markets.. Produced market intelligence reports and strategic recommendations for clients.

Market Advisor Sub Saharan Africa

Enterprise Ireland Africa
May 2021 - May 2024

Led stakeholder engagement initiatives with government authorities, multilateral institutions, business associations, chambers of commerce and private sector organizations across Sub-Saharan Africa.. Established and managed relationships with senior government officials, policymakers, business leaders and strategic partners throughout the region.. Monitored political, economic and regulatory developments and provided strategic analysis and reporting to support organizational objectives.. Developed regional engagement strategies and stakeholder outreach plans for assigned portfolios across Sub-Saharan Africa.. Coordinated and managed regional projects involving multiple stakeholders and international partners.. Facilitated collaboration and partnership agreements between Irish and African organizations.. Organized stakeholder engagement events, webinars, roundtable discussions and business forums to strengthen regional participation and collaboration.. Represented the organization at conferences, ministerial engagements, ambassadorial events and industry forums.. Engaged with multilateral financial institutions and development organizations to support regional initiatives.. Produced reports, presentations, briefing notes and market intelligence documents for internal and external stakeholders.. Coordinated incoming ministerial and executive delegations and facilitated engagement with government and private sector stakeholders.. Maintained stakeholder databases and tracked engagement outcomes to support reporting and strategic planning.

International Business Advisor - Africa

Advance International Business Development
Jan 2017 - May 2021

Developed and maintained relationships with foreign embassies, international organizations, trade agencies, chambers of commerce and key stakeholder groups.. Supported stakeholder engagement initiatives involving governments, diplomatic missions, business associations and private sector organizations.. Monitored international policy, trade and economic developments and provided strategic advice to international clients.. Facilitated dialogue and collaboration between local and international stakeholders to support partnership development and market access objectives.. Coordinated ministerial visits, executive delegations, stakeholder meetings and high-level networking events.. Organized stakeholder engagement events, conferences, webinars and promotional activities.. Conducted research and analysis on regional political, economic and regulatory developments.. Developed market entry and stakeholder engagement strategies for international organizations entering African markets.. Represented the organization at diplomatic, governmental and industry events.

Junior Management Consultant/Intern

Advance International Business Development
Nov 2015 - Jan 2017

Supported stakeholder engagement activities involving embassies, trade agencies, government institutions and business associations.. Conducted research and analysis on international relations, policy developments and market opportunities.. Assisted with the coordination of stakeholder events, executive visits, networking functions and promotional activities.. Supported partnership development initiatives between local and international organizations.. Contributed to market intelligence reports, stakeholder mapping exercises and strategic advisory projects.. Maintained stakeholder databases and supported organizational reporting requirements.

Divisional Manager

Novas Placement Partners (NPP)
Dec 2014 - Jun 2015

Managing Director (Founder)

Comprehensive Recruitment Partners (CRP)
Nov 2011 - Nov 2014

HR Officer

Minova RSA
Feb 2011 - Oct 2011

HR Administrator

Minova RSA
Nov 2010 - Feb 2011

Assistant Administrator/Trainee

NOVAS Labour Relations Consulting Pty (Ltd)
May 2010 - Jul 2010

Skills

Strategic PlanningNegotiation SkillsPublic Speaking
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