Key Responsibilities:

• Actively identify business and investment opportunities beneficial to Czech companies.
• Facilitate professional and strategic communication between enterprises and institutions in Czechia and accredited countries.
• Conduct comprehensive market and sector-specific analyses.
• Represent the Embassy at trade shows, industry exhibitions, and online conferences, establishing and nurturing relevant professional contacts.
• Develop and maintain a sector-specific contact database comprising companies and institutions from Czechia and accredited countries.
• Engage proactively with relevant governmental departments, agencies, and industry associations to build, maintain, and strengthen long-term relationships.
• Coordinate logistical and substantive arrangements for incoming and outgoing trade delegations.
• Organize business promotion events and related activities.
• Regularly draft and publish sector-specific and economic news articles on the Embassy’s official website.
• Manage and update social media platforms with relevant economic and commercial content.
• Provide comprehensive administrative and operational support to the Economic and Commercial Section and other Embassy sections as required.

Required Competencies:

Candidates should demonstrate the following qualities consistently across their professional duties:

• Professionalism
• Accountability
• Proactivity
• Self-sufficiency
• Diligence
• Efficiency

Educational Qualifications:

• Advanced university degree (Bachelor’s, Master’s, or equivalent) in Economics, International Trade, Law, International Relations, Business Administration, or a related discipline.

Work Experience:

• Progressive professional experience in international trade, economic and sectoral analysis, law, international relations, or related fields pertinent to the Southern African business environment is required.

Language Proficiency:

• Essential: Fluency (oral and written) in English
• Desirable: Working proficiency in Portuguese and/or French

Application Procedure:

Interested candidates must submit:

• A 1-2 page analytical overview detailing the current and most significant market opportunities in South Africa and one of the other accredited countries relevant for Czech companies
• Comprehensive CV
• Motivational letter
• Reference letters from previous employer(s)

All application documents should be emailed no later than 30 April 2025 to: lebogang.sadiki@mzv.gov.cz

Selection Process:

Applications will undergo thorough review. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a competency-based interview and additional assessments if deemed necessary. Final appointment is contingent upon the successful completion of a security background check by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic.

Commencement Date:

The appointed candidate is expected to begin duties as Trade and Industry Specialist on
1 August 2025.