Khomotso Ramagoshi

Accomplished Trade and Investment Advisor with over 13 years' experience in trade policy, investment analysis, and international economic governance. Proven expertise in foreign and domestic investment screening, economic policy advisory, and stakeholder coordination. Strong analytical and negotiation skills developed through service at the UK Department for Business and Trade and South Africa's Department of Trade, Industry and Competition.

Adept at driving sustainable economic outcomes through evidence-based decision-making, cross-sector collaboration, and strategic investment support in emerging markets.

Senior Trade and Investment Adviser - UK Department for Business and Trade (DBT) – British High Commission - Pretoria, South Africa

(2020-12 - 2023-12)

• Developed and implemented investment promotion strategies to enhance UK–SA bilateral trade in agriculture, food, and mining sectors.
• Led analysis of priority investment projects, identifying economic opportunities and facilitating cross-border investments.
• Coordinated stakeholder engagements with public and private sector partners to attract high-value investments.
• Provided economic policy and sectoral advice to senior government and business leaders to improve investment outcomes.
• Oversaw trade pipelines, investment leads, and project tracking to support strategic decision-making.
• Promoted data-driven insights through analytics and policy briefings for UK and South African senior officials.

Trade and Industry Advisor - Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) - South Africa

(2013-07 - 2020-12)

• Provided strategic advice on investment promotion and industrial development across key sectors.
• Conducted economic assessments of investment proposals and policy research for evidence-based decision-making.
• Facilitated inward and outward investment missions, strengthening bilateral and regional trade partnerships.
• Supported policy alignment with national economic goals through analysis and stakeholder consultation.
• Promoted trade competitiveness by identifying barriers and advising on regulatory reforms.

Project Officer / Team Assistant – Employment Creation Fund (ECF) - Department of Trade and Industry - South Africa

(2010-11 - 2013-07)

• Coordinated and monitored government-funded projects under the ECF initiative.
• Produced quarterly reports and policy briefs on project outcomes for National Treasury and DTI leadership.
• Supported risk monitoring, compliance, and progress tracking for investment-related projects.

Advanced Team Assistant – BBBEE Council Secretariat - Department of Trade and Industry – BBBEE Division - South Africa

(2009-06 - 2010-11)

• Provided administrative and policy coordination support to the B-BBEE Advisory Council.
• Facilitated stakeholder reporting and research on policy implementation and impact assessments.
• Supported interdepartmental coordination and Council briefings with the Presidency.

Bachelor of Commerce - Law - University of South Africa (UNISA) (2025-06)

Diploma - Business Management and Administration - Varsity College (2014)

Diploma - Project Management - Varsity College (2011)

Certificate - Accountancy - Tshwane University of Technology (2005)