Director: Financial Markets & Competitiveness at National Treasury

Qualification/s Requirements

• A Grade 12 is required coupled with a minimum Bachelor’s degree (equivalent to NQF level 7) in Economics or Development Economics or Law;
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience at a middle management or senior managerial level obtained in in drafting of financial regulation pertaining to financial capital markets;
• Experience in the analysis of policy and application in business;
• Development of financial oversight mechanisms for the market;
• Successful completion of the Nyukela Public Service Senior Management Leadership Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government available as an online course on https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/, prior to finalisation of an appointment.

Key Performance Areas

Capital Markets Development:

• Provide oversight on the regulation and developments of capital markets;
• Formulate policy on the development of capital markets; and
• Coordinate the implementation of policies on capital markets.

Financial Markets Clearing and Settlements:

• Establish and promote policies that enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the clearing and settlement systems of capital markets;
• Manage and ensure the implementation of capital markets policies;
• Create a conducive environment for oversight on the regulation and the development of policy for capital markets; and
• Implement mechanisms to ensure the financial markets clearing and settlements process is carried out efficiently.

Co-ordinate the Establishment of a Financial Centre for Africa:

• Promote South Africa as a financial centre for African countries;
• Conduct in-depth research on issues around financial markets and benchmark with recognised international best practices; and
• Liaise with various stakeholders in the financial markets to create awareness of financial markets regulations.

Administration & Policy Maintenance:

• Provide commentary on international papers and reports;
• Provide inputs to Parliamentary Questions;
• Participate in the appointment of members to various financial regulatory boards; and
• Provide inputs to content of parliamentary speeches.