Chief Director: Investment Development at Department of Trade, Industry and Competition

REQUIREMENTS: 

• A qualification at NQF level 7 as recognised by the SAQA in Business Management / Investment / Finance / Economics / Competition Law or relevant qualification. 5 years of senior managerial experience in Investment / Market analysis / Finance in the private or public sector or regulatory environment.

DUTIES    :

• Oversee the development, review, and monitor the implementation of Policy Frameworks: Align domestic and international investment policy frameworks with the Competition Act to promote market inclusivity; Draft and update sectoral investment guidelines to reflect evolving global economic trends; Carry out impact assessments on proposed policy changes to assess their effect on small and medium enterprises (SMEs); Advise the dtic on aligning policies with the Competition Act public interest commitments.
• Competition: Integration: Collaborate with the Competition Commission to evaluate how large-scale investments influence market concentration and verify adherence to the Competition Act; Establish formal protocols for information sharing between investment promotion units and competition regulators; Review and provide strategic recommendations on merger proposals to ensure 100% alignment with national industrial and transformation policy objectives; Review Framework Agreements to support evolving policy on transformation.
• Barriers to entry: Identify and address regulatory or market barriers that hinder new private sector investment and domestic competition; Advise on the drafting of competition-related legislative reforms that simplify licensing and permitting processes for new market entrants; Design "re-tape reduction" initiatives to streamline the investment journey for foreign and local entities; Advise the dtic red-tape reduction team on competition-related reduction initiatives.
• Market access and regulatory coordination: Facilitate investor engagement with Competition Authority application processes by coordinating closely with relevant competition authorities; Present investment opportunities to the IDC, PIC, DBSA and NEF; Advise the dtic in the implementation of the Public Interest Commitments Framework Agreements; Act as a mediator between private investors and government departments to resolve cost-cutting regulatory bottlenecks.
• Strategic Facilitation: Monitor global and domestic investment trends to identify sectors requiring competitive intervention of incentive-based support; Facilitate Public-Private sector joint investments that support industrial localisations; Develop investment value propositions specifically targeted at high-growth emerging industries; Actively participate in the hosting of bilateral investment forums to connect international investors with local industrial opportunities; Advise the dtic on the implementation of the ESOP programme.
• Stakeholder and Inter-Governmental relations: Facilitate engagements with key stakeholders, including regulators (Competition Commission, Tribunal), other government departments, and industry bodies. Represent the department at relevant policy, technical, and intergovernmental forums Oversee consultations in negotiating merger remedies or public interest conditions with multinational firms and investors; Facilitate alignment of South Africa's competition enforcement approach with regional/continental frameworks (e.g. AfCFTA); Facilitate stakeholder buy-in and commitments in merger negotiations, engage directly with firms to promote public interest conditions. Chief Directorate Management: Oversee the management of financial resources and assets of the unit; Oversee the management of staff; Oversee the strategic planning of the unit and execution of the operational plan.