Apply for a Specialised
LED Champion Role
Assistant · Nodal · Product · Sector LED Champion Roles
TradeHub has already appointed LED Champions across all 257 municipalities in South Africa. We are now recruiting for specialised and support commission-based roles.
⚠ These are commission-based posts linked to performance and activity on the platform. They do not carry a salary.
257 Municipalities — Already Covered
8
Metropolitan Municipalities
44
District Municipalities
205
Local Municipalities
TradeHub has already appointed LED Champions aligned to all 257 municipalities. Current recruitment focuses on specialised and support commission-based roles — to deepen economic activation at node, product, and sector level.
Specialised Role Categories
Choose the role that best matches your background, area, and focus
Assistant LED Champion
Support existing municipal LED Champions with seller recruitment, listing support, field verification, and local mobilisation.
Nodal LED Champion
Focus on a specific economic node — CBD, industrial, tourism, market, transport, or rural service centre.
Product LED Champion
Champion a specific product category or product type — build producer networks, assist with listings and verification.
Sector LED Champion
Drive economic activity in a defined sector such as agriculture, tourism, ICT, construction, or informal trade.
How Earnings Work
Important — Please Read
- ✓ All LED Champion roles on TradeHub are commission-based
- ✓ There is no fixed salary — income depends on approved activities and outcomes
- ✓ Earnings are performance-linked — the more you activate, the more you earn
- ✓ Appointment is subject to review, area alignment, and platform needs
Seller Activation Incentives
Per new seller onboarded and verified
Listing Support Bonuses
Per product/experience uploaded successfully
Sales Performance Rewards
Percentage-based on local transactions
Tourism Experience Bonuses
For onboarding tourism hosts and destinations
Event Facilitation Fees
For organizing market days and community events
Community Engagement Rewards
For maintaining high activity scores
Who Should Apply
Requirements
- South African citizenship
- Strong community or sector networks
- Local language proficiency
- Basic smartphone with internet
- Passion for economic development
- Willingness to work on commission basis
Ideal For
- Youth and community leaders
- Sector specialists and practitioners
- Tourism ambassadors and operators
- LED and development professionals
- Local entrepreneurs with networks
- Field workers and community builders
Ready to Apply?
Apply as an Assistant, Nodal, Product or Sector LED Champion.
Commission-based · Performance-linked · No fixed salary