Chief Director: Competition Oversight

Requirements

A qualification at NQF level 7 as recognised by the SAQA Law/ Finance/ Public Management/ Economics or relevant qualification. 5 years’ experience at a senior managerial level in an economic environment in the public/private sector. Key Requirements: Senior managerial experience in economic, regulatory or competition environments. Experience overseeing performance monitoring, reporting and governance processes for entities or authorities. Strong strategic leadership, financial management and people management skills. Experience in policy development, implementation and regulatory interventions. Stakeholder management with competition authorities, NEDLAC, government entities and industry groups. Strong analytical, research and report-writing skills, including evidence-based performance analysis. Knowledge of the Competition Act and public service legislative and regulatory frameworks. Ability to travel, work overtime and obtain the required secret security clearance.

Key Responsibilities

Provide strategic advice and report on the performance of the competition authorities: Oversee the development and execution of compliance legislation for the competition authorities; Oversee the analysis and report on competition authorities' strategic plans, annual performance plans, quarterly and annual reports; Provides leadership in coordinating that competition authorities uphold principles of good corporate governance; Oversee the regular consultation and reporting with competition authorities. Advise and report to the Minister on the performance of competition authorities Manage the provision of advice to the department on the regulatory interventions required to enhance accountability and performance by the competition authorities: Lead and oversee effective planning, budgeting, government, and financial management within the competition authorities; Facilitate that the competition authorities' mandate aligns with the priorities and mandate of the Department; Oversee and coordinate that the competition authorities' delivery targets are aligned with the Department’s APP and objectives; Oversee the development and review of competition policies and legislative frameworks; Provide leadership on any interventions to promote and support regulations, where applicable Stakeholder management: Lead and strategically identify and foster collaborations with various stakeholders (Competition authorities, other government entities, NEDLAC, Advocacy, and Industry lobby groups); Provide strategic guidance and advise, and facilitate the dtic’s inputs to ensure policy coherence and alignment to promote the government’s policies amongst key stakeholders; Oversee strategic engagements, forums, and bilateral meetings to address competition oversight matters; Oversee consultation processes on competition policy, market inquiries, and regulatory interventions; Oversee communication of findings, decisions, and recommendations to relevant stakeholders. Monitoring and evaluation: Oversee the development and implementation of monitoring and evaluation frameworks for competition oversight programmes, investigations, and interventions; Lead the monitoring of compliance with competition legislations, regulations, and policy directives across identified markets and sectors; Lead the evaluation of the effectiveness and impact of competition enforcement actions and policy interventions; Oversee and champion the development of evidence-based reports with findings, trends, risks and recommendations for senior management and oversight structures. Chief Directorate Management: Oversee the staff/personnel, Oversee the management of financial resources and assets of the Unit; Oversee the strategic planning of the Unit and execution of the operation plan.

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Notes

In terms of the dtic's EE requirements, preference will be given to African male, Coloured female and male, White male and persons with disabilities. 102 OTHER POST