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Job Requirements
A qualification at NQF level 7 as recognised by the SAQA in Economics /Commerce/ Public Policy/Competition or relevant area. Qualifications: Minimum: A qualification at NQF level 7 as recognised by the SAQA Law/ Finance/ Public Management/ Economics or relevant qualification. Experience: Minimum: 5 years’ experience at a middle / senior managerial level in an economic environment in public/private sector. Key Requirements: Proven experience overseeing or engaging with competition authorities or regulatory bodies. Demonstrable experience in regulatory policy development, legislative review, or regulatory interventions. Experience analysing and reporting on entity performance, annual reports and strategic/APP documents. Experience in stakeholder engagement and managing high-level consultations with government, entities and industry. Monitoring & evaluation experience, including designing M&E frameworks and producing evidence-based reports. Experience preparing technical/regulator briefs, policy papers and presentations for senior management. Project and programme management experience, including tracking deliverables and managing multiple files. Financial management experience (budget holder or input to budgets) and familiarity with programme-level budgeting (~R3m). People management 95 experience including supervision, task allocation and performance management (direct reports). Strong analytical, research and report-writing skills with the ability to synthesise regulatory evidence. Experience coordinating inter-governmental or multi-stakeholder processes and consultations. Computer literacy (MS Office) and experience maintaining registers, databases or monitoring tools. Knowledge of the Competition Act and related regulatory/policy frameworks, and public sector governance (PFMA, Public Service Regulations).
Duties
Oversee and report on the performance of the competition authorities. Monitor compliance of competition authorities with legislative requirements and governance standards. Analyse strategic plans, APPs, quarterly and annual reports and produce performance assessments. Coordinate regular consultations with competition authorities to promote alignment and good corporate governance. Prepare oversight reports and presentations for senior management and oversight structures. Advice the department on the regulatory interventions required Facilitate alignment of competition authorities’ mandates, planning and budgets with departmental priorities. Encourage effective planning, budgeting and financial management within entities and advice on corrective actions. Develop and review competition policy positions, regulatory frameworks and, where applicable, initiate regulatory interventions. Coordinate inputs to ensure delivery targets align with the Department’s APP. Stakeholder management. Foster collaborations with stakeholders (government departments, entities, industry and others) and manage strategic engagements. Coordinate the dtic’s inputs to consultations, market inquiries and policy dialogues to ensure policy coherence. Manage bilateral meetings, forums and communication of findings, decisions and recommendations to relevant stakeholders. Monitoring and Evaluation. Develop and implement M&E frameworks for oversight programmes, investigations and regulatory interventions. Monitor compliance with competition legislation, regulations and policy directives across sectors and markets. Evaluate the effectiveness and impact of enforcement actions and interventions and produce evidence-based reports. Identify trends, risks and make recommendations to senior management based on analytical findings. Directorate Management. Provide strategic leadership and direction for the Directorate, assign tasks and monitor pending actions. Manage staff supervision, training and development and ensure quality assurance in workflow management. Provide inputs into APPs, targets and budgets; monitor financial and operational risks and report regularly to senior management.
What is the Salary
R1 266 714 per annum (Level 13), (all-inclusive remuneration package)
Location
Sunnyside, Pretoria
How to Apply
Ms K Xaluva Tel No: (012) 394 1563 / L Mdashe Tel No: (012) 394 3103
can be submitted: Via e-mail to applications@thedtic.gov.za (Ref no. must appear in subject-line – if no reference no. is provided the application may not be considered), by post to The Director: Human Resources Management, Private Bag X84, Pretoria, 0001; Hand-delivered to the dtic Campus, corner of Meintjies and Robert Sobukwe Streets, Sunnyside, Pretoria.
Apply Before:
3/30/2026
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Additional Information
In terms of the dtic’s EE requirements, preference will be given to African males, White males and persons with disabilities. OTHER