TRADE MANAGER: SERVICES (FILM & MEDIA)

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 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: TMS/01/26

Requirements:

This position is suited to a professional in possession of a Degree in Film, Media, Economics, International Relations, Export/Trade or equivalent competence, coupled with at least three years working experience in a similar environment

• Minimum of three years’ experience in the relevant industry/sector
• Understanding of marketing and communication principles, strategies and techniques
• Knowledge of the film and media industry and trade in services companies doing business internationally from the Western Cape, and related challenges.
• Knowledge of high growth film, and media service export markets and emerging markets and related consumer trends and standards, as well as the international trade environment, must form an integral part of the applicant’s professional profile.
• Contacts and networks in the respective markets will be an added advantage.
• Sound understanding of Western Cape economy and the film and media landscape.
• Knowledge of relevant target countries will be advantageous.
• A valid Code B driver’s license and passport.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Report to the Senior Trade Manager: Services, the Trade Manager for Services will play a supporting role in formulating the film and media trade in services strategy aligned to the Wesgro strategy, as well as managing and implementing film and media promotion and facilitation.
• Facilitate film and media related events (outward/inward missions, seminars and events) for Western Cape exporters.
• Match foreign buyers to local film and media stakeholders.
• Develop programmes in collaboration with Wesgro’s partners.
• Keep abreast of export-related incentive schemes of the Department of Trade and Industry.
• Liaise with established and potential film and media exporters and build strong relationships with these core stakeholders.
• Liaise with international importers and build strong relationships with these core stakeholders
• Develop networks, both national and internationally, with relevant partner organisations
• Ensure all Wesgro collateral is of the highest standard, and proof checked.
• Perform ad hoc duties that may arise from time to time that will improve Wesgro’s trade promotion ability
• Ensure Wesgro research is communicated, through compelling content using available communication channels.

Should you comply with all the aforementioned, then you should not hesitate to apply.

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 full position title and reference to this advert in the subject line of your email.

**Reference Number: TMS/01/26

**Closing date: Friday, 06 February 2026