MAMATSITSI MOTHABENG
Maseru,A
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented professional with extensive experience at the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Business Development. Excelled in stakeholder management and strategic planning, significantly enhancing collaboration and advocating for fair trade practices. Proven track record in analytical thinking and innovation, driving policy development and trade promotion.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Trade Remedies Officer
Ministry of Trade, Industry and Business Developme
04.2024 - Current
- Investigating and analysing Trade-related complaints and disputes
- Conducting research on international trade laws and regulations
- Assessing the impact of imports on domestic industries and recommending appropriate trade remedy
- Engaging in trade negotiations to advocate for fair and open trade practices
- Providing support to domestic industries in trade remedy investigations and proceedings
- Maintained strict adherence to industry regulations, minimizing risk exposure for the organization.
- Enhanced communication between team members by organizing regular meetings and fostering open dialogue.
- Established effective relationships with key stakeholders both internally and externally for increased collaboration opportunities.
Assistant Trade Promotion Officer
Ministry of Trade and Industry
12.2019 - 04.2024
- Facilitate the development and/or review of policies and strategies promoting trade in Lesotho
- Assist in Implementation of requisite policies and strategies to increase Lesotho’s export
- Facilitate and coordinate Trade promotion activities
- Undertake Market Intelligence Research
- Collaborate and cultivate working relations with different stakeholders to meet private sector needs
- Maintain a comprehensive trade promotion database
- Facilitate Lesotho’s participation at regional and international exhibitions and trade fairs
- Assist in mobilizing technical and financial resources for private sector development
- Assist in compiling and disseminating relevant information on available market opportunities including niche markets
- Disseminate information Lesotho’s export products and services for target markets
- Update market intelligence data and information
- Assist in exploring opportunities for new markets
- Organize and deliver presentations at local and international trade promotion workshops, seminars and conferences.
- Assist in the preparation to participate in Trade in goods/ services negotiations to attain enhanced market access under WTO, SADC, SACU, Tripartite FTA, AfCFTA and the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA)s
- Assist in the preparation for Lesotho Coordinating Committee on Trade meetings for stakeholders in order to promote domestic and international trade
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to address complex issues, leading to more efficient problem-solving processes.
- Established effective relationships with key stakeholders both internally and externally for increased collaboration opportunities.
Consumer Welfare Officer
Ministry of Trade, Industry and Marketing
05.2013 - 12.2019
- Developing and conducting consumer education programs
- Implementation of policies and legislation covering consumer protection
- Dispute Settlement between consumers and business community
- Promote ethical trading
- Supported client autonomy by providing guidance on self-advocacy skills and empowering them to make informed decisions about their own care.
Accounts Assistant
Boliba Multi-Purpose Cooperative
11.2008 - 12.2012
- Maintained clean and organized files by keeping accounts payable records up-to-date.
- Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and statements.
- Prepared itemized statements, bills, or invoices and recorded amounts due for items purchased or services rendered.
- Reconciliations of Point of Sale for Boliba Hardware
- Reconciliation of Boliba Hardware bank Account
- Back Office support for operations at Boliba Savings and Credit
- Reconciliation of General Ledger Accounts for Boliba Savings and Credit
- Payroll for Boliba Multi-Purpose Coperative
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
National University of Lesotho
Maseru, Lesotho05.2008
Skills
- Work Coordination and collaboration
- Report Writing
- Strategic Planning
- Innovation and Creativity
- Analytical and Critical thinking
- Stakeholder management
- Communication
- Self- motivated
- Negotiation
- Conflict resolution
- Influencing
- Budgeting and finance
Timeline
Trade Remedies Officer
Ministry of Trade, Industry and Business Developme
04.2024 - Current
Assistant Trade Promotion Officer
Ministry of Trade and Industry
12.2019 - 04.2024
Consumer Welfare Officer
Ministry of Trade, Industry and Marketing
05.2013 - 12.2019
Accounts Assistant
Boliba Multi-Purpose Cooperative
11.2008 - 12.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
National University of Lesotho
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