Director: Economic Regulatory Bodies (Competition Oversight) at Department of Trade, Industry and Competition

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.

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.