Wesgro, is the official tourism, trade and investment promotion agency for Cape Town and the Western Cape. Our role is to position and market Cape Town and the Western Cape as a desirable place to visit, trade with and invest in. Wesgro is an agency filled with people passionate about this place we live in, passionate about driving its success and passionate about being innovative and forward thinking!
Wesgro is an equal opportunity employer
This Cape Town-based vacancy is on offer to dynamic individuals with the skills and competencies required to perform in this exciting environment.
This is a permanent position subject to the successful candidate signing a Performance Agreement.
All-inclusive remuneration package: Market Related
A six-month probation period applies
Reference Number: PM/03/26
Purpose of the position:
The Portfolio Manager: FDI – Services, Life Sciences & Health is to promote and facilitate investment into the Western Cape in the Services and Life Sciences & Health sectors. This role is focused on foreign direct investment (FDI). It involves identifying new business opportunities, working with key stakeholders, facilitating investments into the Western Cape and contributing to strategic efforts to position the Western Cape as a leading regional economy.
Requirements:
- A 3-year degree or equivalent qualification in Business Sciences, Economics, Development Studies, or related field.
- A relevant postgraduate degree would be advantageous.
- 3–5 years’ experience in investment promotion, business development, services and/or life sciences and health sectors, or related industries.
- Understanding and knowledge of the following key sectors in the Western Cape economy, including:
- Services (including Tech, Financial services, ICT, E-commerce, Creative Industries
- Life Sciences & Health (including Biotech, Digital Health, Pharmaceuticals, Medical devices, Healthcare Services)
- Preference will be given to candidates with a strong knowledge of the Services sector, particularly the Tech sector (including the ecosystem in South Africa and the Western Cape specifically), early-stage investment, as well as ICT
- A strong understanding of the South African economy, spanning companies from start-up to JSE-listed businesses; key financiers within the different sectors and important stakeholders and role-players that enable investment
- Be able to work with Senior Management (MD/CEO/CFO/Boards etc.) of various entities from listed to non-listed companies.
- Financial management in the context of the PFMA and knowledge of the policy environment (economic policy, industry structure and dynamics) would be advantageous
- Proven track record in business development and client management
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point)
- Be able to travel domestically and internationally, sometimes on short notice
- A valid Code B driver’s license and passport.
Key Competences:
- Strong Client management / Business development skills
- Strategic thinking
- Good research skills in order to quickly and efficiently understand economic sector dynamics and trends, as well as understand specific businesses and client needs
- Excellent oral, written communication and presentation skills
- Operational management skills
- Effective problem-solving skills
- Stakeholder/Partnership/Networking skills
- Ability to perform consistently under pressure
- Ability to interpret feedback from businesses in industry to governmental stakeholders, in order to enhance the business climate in the Western Cape and South Africa
Duties:
- Promote foreign direct investment into the Western Cape
- Provide facilitation services to investors in order to land fixed investments into the Western Cape
- Identify and build relationships with key intermediaries (e.g. banks, consulting companies, law firms, event organisers, Chambers of commerce, business associations, etc) in order to help with both the promotion and facilitation work
- Co-develop materials (pitch decks, marketing materials and research pieces) to promote the Western Cape economy
- Organise and coordinate investor/stakeholder networking events and facilitate Wesgro’s participation in conferences or events hosted in South Africa and internationally
- Provide strategic direction in task teams that are working to improve Wesgro’s investment promotion impact
- Host and present to inward business missions and delegations
- Plan, coordinate and embark on outward investment promotion missions
- Work closely with key units internally at Wesgro to support cross-collaboration in client business support
The successful candidate will report to the Senior Portfolio Manager: FDI
How to apply: Email your most recent CV to vacancies@wesgro.co.za
Please include a 1-page letter of motivation, outlining why you’re suitable for the role
Quote the reference to this advert in the subject line of your email
**Reference:PM/03/26
Closing date: Tuesday, 17 March 2026
Should you not have received any response from us within 14 days after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful