Having a business representative in South Africa is key to the Island's economic growth.
That's according to Enterprise Minister Tim Johnston, who faced a question in Tynwald about the job from Onchan MHK Julie Edge.
The role in Johannesburg carries a salary of £20,000 for at least two days a week, and Mr Johnston revealed they'd held more than 200 meetings in the past year.
He explained what the job involves:
Patient hits out at hospital parking after getting a ticket during a scan
A patient who had to go for a scan at Noble's Hospital say they've been left fuming after being landed with a £60 parking ticket.
Distress beacon sparks lifeboat callout
Port St Mary RNLI launched its lifeboat in the early hours of this morning after receiving a distress signal.
Pharmacies to offer UK-style health service?
Could chemists soon be able to give treatment directly as part of the Island's overall health system?
Fallen trees close woodland play area
A popular play area at a beauty spot in the north of the Island is currently closed.
Former students invited back to celebrate school's 80th birthday
A school in the north of the Island is inviting all of its former pupils to celebrate a special birthday next week.
MHK questions government over cashpoint closures
How could the government help after banks close cash machines?
Isle of Man Foodbank needs volunteers to help struggling families
An Island charity is asking for volunteers this month to help struggling families.
Douglas Council applies to borrow £671k for housing project
Douglas Council has applied to borrow more than £670,000 for a housing project.
