Senior Manager Regulatory Frameworks at FSCA South Africa

Purpose of the Job: 

• The Senior Manager: Regulatory Frameworks is responsible for supporting the Departmental Head in the development, review and implementation of high-quality regulatory frameworks within the FSCA’s jurisdiction. The role includes managing assigned regulatory framework and policy projects; producing regulatory instruments and documents that support implementation; engaging with National Treasury regarding the development of primary legislation relevant to the FSCA; providing regulatory support; managing relationships across a broad scope of internal and external stakeholders; and leading a team of regulatory specialists and advisors. The person appointed to this position will report to the Departmental Head: Regulatory Frameworks Department.

Key Performance Areas:

• Support the Departmental Head in implementing the FSCA Regulation Plan, the Division’s Business Plan and other assigned policy and regulatory framework projects.
• Design, manage, support, co-ordinate and execute policy and regulatory framework projects. 
• Develop, review and draft regulatory frameworks and policy documents that support the FSCA’s objectives, including regulatory instruments applicable to financial markets, market infrastructures, market participants and financial market activities.
• Develop high-quality instruments and documents that support implementation of the regulatory framework, including exemptions, legal notices, interpretation rulings, guidance notices, application forms, information requests and communications.
• Provide and manage the provision of timely, practical and high-quality regulatory support to FSCA divisions and departments and, where relevant, to external stakeholders, including support on the interpretation and application of regulatory and legislative provisions.
• Contribute to engagements with National Treasury on primary legislation within the FSCA’s jurisdiction and manage assigned policy development, research and consultation processes.
• Manage a small team of regulatory specialists and advisors in a high-pressure and collaborative environment.
• Build, maintain and promote effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including local, regional and international regulators, standard setting bodies, industry bodies, government departments, etc. and
• Contribute to the Department’s operational effectiveness by developing, implementing and maintaining appropriate operational processes and procedures, preparing management and strategic reports, supporting planning and budgeting processes, and participating in relevant FSCA systems and change initiatives.
• Other Key Competencies:
• The candidate must demonstrate the following skills and attributes: Leadership and people management; 
• sound judgement and insight; strong analytical, research and problem-solving abilities; ownership and self initiative; excellent legislative and regulatory drafting skills; clear written and verbal communication; stakeholder management; planning and project management; attention to detail; decisiveness; and the ability to work effectively in a high pressure, multi-disciplinary and collaborative environment.

Requirements

• A legal degree or another relevant legal qualification appropriate to policy and regulatory framework development. A legislative drafting qualification will be an advantage. At least 8 years’ relevant experience in the financial services industry in policy development, legislative drafting, legal or compliance role, together with demonstrated managerial experience. The candidate must have sound knowledge of the financial sector and the regulatory frameworks supervised by the FSCA, as well as a good understanding of policy development and legislative-making processes.  Sound knowledge of financial markets and relevant financial markets legislation and regulatory frameworks in particular would be an added advantage. Experience in coordinating, participating in, and researching local, regional and international matters will also be an advantage.

Closing Date: 28 October 2026.