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COMMUNICATION
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Goitsione Istora Tladi MOTLOUNG

Johannesburg

Summary

Results-driven trade and investment professional with proven success in investment attraction, strategic partnerships, and sectoral growth initiatives. Combines strong financial management capabilities with effective stakeholder engagement to deliver high-impact projects. Experienced in policy development and public-private collaboration to drive sustainable economic outcomes.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Chief Director: Sector and Industry Development

Gauteng Department of Economic Development (GDED)
Johannesburg
02.2022 - Current
  • Manage and oversee departmental service delivery and programs for the Sector and Industry Development (SID) core business unit, by coordinating economic sectoral initiatives to drive growth and industrialization.
  • Mobilize and facilitate investment for developmental projects through strategic partnerships with the private sector, development finance institutions, and international investors.
  • Drive investment attraction initiatives that support the implementation of high-growth sectoral development programs and infrastructure projects.
  • Coordinate investment facilitation processes, including stakeholder engagement, due diligence support, and project structuring for developmental initiatives.
  • Implement the GGT2030 strategy across 10 high-growth sectors, including Agro-processing, Cannabis, Financial Services, Energy and Green Economy, Global Business Services and ICT, Creative Industries, Manufacturing, Construction, and Transport and Logistics.

Director: Tertiary Sector

Gauteng Department of Economic Development (GDED)
Johannesburg
11.2017 - 09.2022
  • Led service delivery and programme implementation across Financial Services and Transport & Logistics sectors.
  • Established monitoring frameworks to evaluate programme effectiveness and sector alignment with economic objectives.
  • Spearheaded the development of economic sector strategies aligned with regional priorities.
  • Designed evidence-based economic policies and executed actionable implementation roadmaps.
  • Developed intelligence capabilities to inform strategic decision-making and identify growth opportunities.
  • Managed public-private partnership platforms, fostering relationships with industry, government, and development partners.
  • Designed developmental finance frameworks supporting SME growth and infrastructure development.
  • Conducted due diligence for finance projects, ensuring sustainable resource allocation and maximum impact.

Acting Director: Tertiary Sector

Gauteng Department of Economic Development (GDED)
05.2017 - 10.2017
  • executing responsibilities outlined in No.2

Deputy Director: Financial Services

Gauteng Department of Economic Development (GDED)
Johannesburg
04.2015 - 10.2017
  • Developed and aligned cross-sector employment creation and growth strategies to drive economic development initiatives.
  • Resource mobilization for strategic sector development programs and initiatives.
  • Led feasibility studies and developed comprehensive business cases for the establishment of the Gauteng State-Owned Bank.
  • Led the conceptualization and implementation planning for the Township Stock Exchange, creating new investment opportunities in underserved markets.
  • Project Management: Coordinated multi-stakeholder initiatives from concept through implementation, ensuring alignment with provincial economic objectives.

ESG Researcher, and Private Clients Equities Trader

Legae Securities Stockbrokers
Johannesburg
01.2014 - 04.2015
  • Conducted research on company fundamentals and market performance to inform investment decisions.
  • Employed market trading strategies to enhance portfolio returns.
  • Monitored key economic data, industry trends, and company news for strategic insights.
  • Assisted portfolio manager with relevant market information and analytical reports.
  • Executed equities trading for private clients under the private clients department, with approximately R100M in assets under management (AuM).
  • Analyzed market sentiment through comprehensive research, valuation, and data analysis.
  • Tracked daily performance trends and developments in JSE and international capital markets.

Graduate Programme

Deloitte Consultancy (Infrastructure and Power Solutions)
Johannesburg
07.2012 - 12.2012
  • Conducted research and analysis on infrastructure projects, power markets, and regulatory frameworks.
  • Supported the delivery of client projects in the energy and infrastructure sectors..
  • Analyzed client needs to develop strategic recommendations for infrastructure development.
  • Assisted government and public sector clients with infrastructure initiatives.

Education

MBA - Digital Transformation

Johannesburg Business School (JBS)
Johanneburg
07-2025

Securities Traders Exam - Equities

Johannesburg Stock Exchange
Johanneburg
01-2015

RE1 Certification - The Regulation And Ethics of The South African FM

South African Institute of Financial Markets (SAIFM)
Johanneburg
10-2014

BCOM (Honors) Investment Management - Investment Management

University of Johannesburg (UJ)
Johanneburg
06-2014

RE2 Certification - Introduction To The Financial Markets

South African Institute of Financial Markets
Johanneburg
04-2014

Bachelor of Commerce - Economics and Econometrics

University of Johannesburg (UJ)
Johannesburg
12-2012

Skills

  • Financial Management & Investment Analysis - Portfolio optimization, risk assessment, and strategic financial planning
  • Project Leadership & Delivery - Cross-functional team coordination, timeline management, and stakeholder engagement
  • Strategic Communication - Executive presentations, stakeholder relations, and persuasive written communication
  • Policy Design & Implementation - Regulatory compliance, framework development, and organizational governance
  • Strategic Planning & Execution - Business strategy formulation, market analysis, and performance optimization
  • Data-Driven Research & Analytics - Market research, quantitative analysis, and evidence-based decision making

References

Due to the Protection of Personal Information Act. Reference will be provided upon request.

COMMUNICATION

  • Completed a Media course on (Audio-Visual media communication, and Crafting of opinion pieces) - Offered by Janine Lazarus Media Consultancy

Affiliations

Shareholder representative on the Vaal SEZ board

Director of Do Your Part

President of Central Park Body Corporate

President of the UJ Investment Society

Chairperson of UJSRC

Leadership of COSAS

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Chief Director: Sector and Industry Development

Gauteng Department of Economic Development (GDED)
02.2022 - Current

Director: Tertiary Sector

Gauteng Department of Economic Development (GDED)
11.2017 - 09.2022

Acting Director: Tertiary Sector

Gauteng Department of Economic Development (GDED)
05.2017 - 10.2017

Deputy Director: Financial Services

Gauteng Department of Economic Development (GDED)
04.2015 - 10.2017

ESG Researcher, and Private Clients Equities Trader

Legae Securities Stockbrokers
01.2014 - 04.2015

Graduate Programme

Deloitte Consultancy (Infrastructure and Power Solutions)
07.2012 - 12.2012

MBA - Digital Transformation

Johannesburg Business School (JBS)

Securities Traders Exam - Equities

Johannesburg Stock Exchange

RE1 Certification - The Regulation And Ethics of The South African FM

South African Institute of Financial Markets (SAIFM)

BCOM (Honors) Investment Management - Investment Management

University of Johannesburg (UJ)

RE2 Certification - Introduction To The Financial Markets

South African Institute of Financial Markets

Bachelor of Commerce - Economics and Econometrics

University of Johannesburg (UJ)

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