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and facilitation of market access for KwaZulu-  model is to scientifically identify probable markets for
       Natal exporters. Their operational activities include   KZN Exporters. Using several intricate databases
       the facilitation of trade missions, planning for   with appropriate filtering mechanisms, the model
       exhibitions, implementation of training programmes   can give an indication of the likelihood and oppor-
       and responding to various enquiries.  tunities available in markets across the globe for
                                            specific products.
       TIKZN has tailor-made support for emerging,
       existing and established exporters whom are   Export Week
       keen  on  sharpening  their  capabilities  in  exporting.   Export Week is an annual programme and 2018
       Both group and one-on-one support are available   will mark the 7th year for this event. This event was
       with international best practices being sourced so   developed to recognise, promote and assist with the
       exporters are encouraged to take advantage of this   growing of KwaZulu-Natal’s export businesses and
       opportunity as well.                 industries. Through a comprehensive programme
       For more seasoned exporters:         of activities, it provides professional development
          ƒ TIKZN has collaborated with the Netherlands    and information on growth sectors and market
          through the PUM programme.        opportunities to KwaZulu-Natal’s new and existing
          ƒ PUM Netherlands is a global mentorship    exporters and internationally focused businesses.
          programme that brings well experienced retired    One of the highlights of Export Week is the KZN
          business leaders to South Africa to mentor    Exporter of the Year Awards Banquet, which show-
          exporters to grow their markets.   cases emerging and established exporters of a
          ƒ TIKZN assists with the selection, recruitment of    wide range of goods and services. The awards are
          exporters as well as the facilitation of the    facilitated by the Durban Chamber of Commerce and
          application of this programme.    Industry and supported by other strategic partners.
       On the export promotion side, TIKZN assists by   One Stop Shop
       facilitating market access in various countries by   A One Stop Shop has been established to promote
       assisting exporters to participate in exhibitions   the ease of doing business in the province and
       and trade missions as well as engaging with inward   to help facilitate investment. The facility will
       delegations. Trade events include the Southern   assist with common challenges and address
       African Development Community (SADC) and other   serious bottlenecks in projects in an efficient and
       African countries like Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe,   transparent  manner. Instead of going to  twenty
       Seychelles, Madagascar and Mauritius. There are also   offices you will now be able to go to only one
       trade events that investigate our traditional markets   window to access most of the relevant government
       like the USA, UK and China to name a few.   agencies such as South African Revenue Services,
       Using technology and tools such as the KZN Export   the departments of Labour, Home Affairs, Trade and
       Information Portal and the Decision Support Model   Industry and CIPC. The One Stop Shop is located at
       (DSM), TIKZN can provide a more value-added   Trade & Investment House at the Kingsmead Office
       service to the export community. The purpose of the   Park in Durban.

       Name of Company: Trade & Investment KwaZulu-Natal  KEY PERSONNEL
       Nature of Business: Trade and investment promotion   Chairperson of TIKZN Board: Ina Cronje
       agency In terms of what the organisation does, it is   Chief Executive Officer (Acting): Mr Neville Matjie
       mandated to:                         CONTACT DETAILS
         ƒ Promote, brand and market KwaZulu-Natal as an    Durban Office
         investment destination
         ƒ Facilitate trade by assisting local companies to access    Physical Address: Trade & Investment House,
         international markets              Kingsmead Office Park, Kingsmead Boulevard,
         ƒ Identify, develop and package investment    Stalwart Simelane Street, Durban, 4001, South Africa
         opportunities in KwaZulu-Natal     Postal Address: PO Box 4245, Durban, 4000
         ƒ Provide a professional service to all clientele  Tel: +27 (0)31 368 9600     Fax: +27 (0)31 368 5888
         ƒ Retain and expand trade and export activities  Gauteng Office
         ƒ Link opportunities to the developmental needs of the
         KwaZulu-Natal community            Physical Address: 99 George Storrar Avenue,
                                            Groenkloof, Pretoria
       VISION                               Postal Address: PO Box 10994, Centurion, Gauteng, 0046
       To be the leader in developing and promoting export   Tel: +27 (0)12 346 4386     Fax: +27 (0)86 501 0848
       trade in KwaZulu-Natal and to position the province as  E-mail: info@tikzn.co.za
       a premier destination for investment.  Website: www.tikzn.co.za
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