CHIEF DIRECTOR: INVESTMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REF NO: CP&EP013
CHIEF DIRECTOR: INVESTMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REF NO: CP&EP013
Overview: To lead the development and strategic implementation of investment
policies fostering sustainable growth through transformation and a competitive
market through regulatory coordination and private sector support
SALARY :
R1 554 696 per annum (Level 14), (all-inclusive remuneration package)
CENTRE : Sunnyside, Pretoria
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.
Key Requirements: Senior managerial experience in investment, market analysis,
finance or regulatory environments. Experience in developing, reviewing and
monitoring policy frameworks and investment guidelines. Strong strategic
capability and leadership, with experience managing people, finances and
operational plans. Experience in stakeholder management with private sector,
regulators, government departments and industry bodies. Experience in
market access, competition integration, facilitation and barriers to-entry
interventions.
Strong analytical, research and report-writing skills with ability to produce evidence-based recommendations. Computer literacy (MS Office) and
project management experience; familiarity with regulatory frameworks and
public interest commitments. Willingness to travel and work overtime as
required; able to obtain the required security clearance.
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.
ENQUIRIES :
Ms U Pitse Tel No: (012) 394 1563 / L Mdashe Tel No: (012) 394 3103 / V
Mazibuko Tel No: (012) 394 5608
NOTE :
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.