This has been organised by Invest Northern Ireland, a UK regional economic development agency, supported by UK Trade & Investment.
Learning Pool, a developer of e-learning procurement products for the public sector, will be announcing its entry into the South African market. Using the trip to enhance further a multi-million partnership with the Johannesburg-based Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply, the company will bring innovative procurement training products to government departments across South Africa.
Leading the delegation is Dr Vicky Kell, Invest Northern Ireland trade director, who describes the mission as “an important initiative to strengthen business and other relationships with the South African business community."
"South Africa is a rapidly developing market with strong economic growth and high potential offering Northern Ireland companies a breadth of opportunity for innovative and export focused business.
"I also believe there is substantial potential for companies in South Africa to explore new markets or expand their sales in Europe by making use of our experience of the EU marketplace. By working with Northern Ireland businesses, South African companies can gain access to a total solution to their European requirements in manufacturing, marketing and customer support services.
"Similarly, South African partnerships make good business sense for Northern Ireland companies interested in developing their sales and presence in the South African region," Dr Kell concludes.
For more information, contact Caroline Dean at UK Trade & Investment tel: +27 (0)11 537 7222, email or web www.uktradeinvest.gov.uk.
Media are invited to attend the networking reception in Johannesburg on 3 November. Contact Andy Wooldridge on +27 (0) 11 537 7208 or email for invitation. Deadline for RSVP is Friday 30 October.
