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PUM Netherlands is a global mentorship programme
that brings well experienced retired business leaders
to South Africa to mentor exporters to grow their
markets.
TIKZN assists with the selection, recruitment of
exporters as well as the facilitation of the
application of this programme.
On the export promotion side, TIKZN assists by
facilitating market access in various countries by
assisting exporters to participate in exhibitions and
trade missions, as well as engaging with inward
delegations. Trade events include the Southern African
Development Community (SADC) and other African
countries like Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Seychelles,
Madagascar and Mauritius. There are also trade events f Wan Jiangpin, Vice Chairperson of the Chinese People’s
that investigate our traditional markets like the USA, UK Political Consultative Conference and MEC Sihle Zikalala,
and China to name a few. (now Premier of KZN)
Using technology and tools such as the KZN Export One of the highlights of Export Week is the KZN
Information Portal and the Decision Support Model Exporter of the Year Awards Banquet, which showcases
(DSM), TIKZN can provide a more value-added service emerging and established exporters of a wide range of
to the export community. The purpose of the model goods and services. The awards are facilitated by the
is to scientifically identify probable markets for KZN Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry and are
Exporters. Using several intricate databases with supported by other strategic partners.
appropriate filtering mechanisms, the model can give an
indication of the likelihood and opportunities available One Stop Shop
in markets across the globe for specific products. A One Stop Shop has been established to promote
the ease of doing business in the province and to
Export Week
help facilitate investment. The facility will assist with
Export Week is an annual programme and 2019 will mark common challenges and address serious bottlenecks
the 8th year for this event. This event was developed in projects in an efficient and transparent manner.
to recognise, promote and assist with the growing of Instead of going to several offices you will now be
KwaZulu-Natal’s export businesses and industries. able to go to only one window to access most of the
Through a comprehensive programme of activities, it relevant government agencies such as South African
provides professional development and information on Revenue Services, the departments of Labour, Home
growth sectors and market opportunities to KwaZulu- Affairs, Trade and Industry and CIPC. The One Stop
Natal’s new and existing exporters and internationally Shop is located at Trade & Investment House at the
focused businesses. Kingsmead Office Park in Durban.
Full Name of Company: Trade & Investment KEY PERSONNEL
KwaZulu-Natal Chairperson of TIKZN Board: Ina Cronje
Nature of Business: Trade and investment promotion Chief Executive Officer: Mr Neville Matjie
agency. In terms of what the organisation does, it is CONTACT DETAILS
mandated to:
Promote, brand and market KwaZulu-Natal as an Durban Office
investment destination Physical Address: Trade & Investment House,
Facilitate trade by assisting local companies to Kingsmead Office Park, Kingsmead Boulevard,
access international markets Stalwart Simelane Street, Durban, 4001, South Africa
Identify, develop and package investment Postal Address: P.O. Box 4245, Durban, 4000
opportunities in KwaZulu-Natal Tel: +27 (0)31 368 9600 Fax: +27 (0)31 368 5888
Provide a professional service to all clientele E-mail: info@tikzn.co.za
Retain and expand trade and export activities Website: www.tikzn.co.za
Link opportunities to the developmental needs of Gauteng Office
the KwaZulu-Natal community Physical Address: 99 George Storrar Avenue,
VISION Groenkloof, Pretoria, South Afrca
To be the leader in developing and promoting export Postal Address: P.O. Box 10994, Centurion,
trade in KwaZulu-Natal and to position the province Gauteng, 0046, South Afrca
as a premier destination for investment. Tel: +27 (0)12 346 4386 Fax: +27 (0)86 501 0848
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