The Trade and Investment KwaZulu-Natal (TIKZN) is a public entity owned by the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government.
The mission of Trade and Investment KwaZulu-Natal is to identify and package investment opportunities in the KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa, brand and market KwaZulu-Natal as an investment destination, link opportunities to the developmental needs of the KwaZulu-Natal community, and ensure easy access to investment and export trade opportunities.
Trade and Investment KwaZulu-Natal aims to deliver effective services and support to its clients and stakeholders through job creation, spatial development, sector development and rural development. This will be achieved through:
- Attracting, developing and retaining high-performing employees who have the skills and competencies required to manage key internal business processes, including the marketing of Trade and Investment KwaZulu-Natal as an investment promotion agency
- Enhancing the research and knowledge capabilities of Trade and Investment KwaZulu-Natal and making use of technology as an enabler for TIKZN’s business
- Ensuring compliance with corporate governance and financial reporting standards
- Advocating for a conducive business environment in KwaZulu-Natal and marketing the province as a premier business destination
Overseeing Department/Entity
Office Bearers/Management
Chairperson
- Mr BM Myeni
Deputy Chairperson
- Prof AT Nzama
Board Members
- Adv BN Buthelezi
- Ms J Channing
- Ms S Dlungwane
- Mr BE Mkhize
- Dr SK Mpungose
- Dr S Ndlovu
- Ms Fikiswa Pupuma
- Mr Ndabuko Zulu
CEO
- Mr Sihle Ngcamu
CFO
- Mr Thokozani Mhlongo
Senior Management
- Mr Menzi Dlamini (Executive Manager: Knowledge Management)
- Ms Thulisile Galelekile (Executive Manager: Strategy and Operations)
- Mr Claude Moodley (Executive Manager: Export Promotion)
- Ms Dumisile Nene (Executive Manager: Corporate Services)
- Ms NM Sajini (Acting: Company Secretary)
Communications Officers
- Manqoba Mbatha (General Manager: Marketing and Communications)
- Nosipho Mngoma (Communications Specialist)
Contact Details
The contact details of the Trade and Investment KwaZulu-Natal (TIKZN) are listed in the table below.
| Physical Address: | Trade & Investment House, 1 Arundel Close, Kingsmead Office Park, Kingsmead Boulevard, Stalwart Simelane Street, Durban, 4001 |
| Postal Address: | P.O. Box 4245, Durban, 4000 |
| Telephone: | 031 368 9600 |
| Email: | info@tikzn.co.za |
| Website: | tikzn.co.za |
