Divisional Manager, Advocacy Division

4 weeks ago


Pretoria, South Africa The Competition Commission Full time

**A starting annual total cost to company package of R 1 866 509,22 negotiable commensurate with experience.**

**Please note this position is available on a five-year fixed term contract.**

**The Role**:
The Advocacy Division is responsible for promoting compliance with the Competition Act through non-enforcement means. The Act identifies various advocacy-related functions, with the following worth mentioning: Implement measures to increase market transparency and Implement measures to develop public awareness of the provisions of the Act. The Division is responsible for advocacy for improved compliance with the Competition Act.

The Advocacy Division also drives policy analysis, contributing insights to government policies and regulations that aim to foster competitive outcomes. Furthermore, the division engages in sector-based research on competition issues to analyse trends, providing valuable information to shape the Commission's approach. The division is also responsible for conducting initial investigations into complaints received from the public and pursues strategic cases that cannot be resolved through enforcement alone, relying on advocacy initiatives for resolution.

**Skills & Experience**:

- A minimum of a relevant Master’s Degree in Economics or Equivalent Degree.
- A minimum of 10 years overall working experience. 5 years' experience working on regulatory issues at executive management level reporting to CEO is an added advantage.
- Must have proven experience in contributing to the formulation and development of economic policy.
- A proven experience in engaging stakeholders

**Key Accountabilities**:
**The main responsibilities of the incumbent will, inter alia, include**:

- Lead the development and implementation of an Advocacy Strategy for the Commission.
- Contribute towards development of procompetitive economic policy including well reached legislation to promote competitiveness and transformation of the South African economy.
- Proactively identify areas/sectors for effective advocacy interventions that promote competition, lower barriers to entry and open sectors to greater participation especially by Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Historically Disadvantaged Persons (HDP) owned firms.
- Oversee the screening, assessment and advocacy for resolution of complaints submitted to the Commission.
- Contribute towards the development of strategic and operational plans for the Commission in line with relevant legislation.
- Formulate policy positions and represent the Commission within local and international fora.
- Define the division’s strategy, Business Plan and budget
- Participate within governance structures of the Commission including the Executive Committee (EXCO).
- Coach, support and motivate employees.

**Personality and Attributes**:
Over and above well-developed technical skills in your specialisation areas, the incumbent must:

- Demonstrate fit with the Commissions Values (**C**ommunication, **O**wnership, **M**aking a difference, **P**rofessionalism, **E**mployee Welfare, **T**eamwork, **E**fficiency.
- Be a Visionary and strategic thinker.
- Have strong Interpersonal skills.
- Have transformational leadership skills.
- Have change management skills.
- Have strong negotiation skills
- Be impact oriented.

**We offer**:

- An opportunity for you to strategically contribute to the realisation of a growing, deconcentrated and inclusive economy that serves all South Africans.
- An opportunity to be part of a team of professionals dedicated to effective competition regulation in South Africa.

**Employment Equity**:

- Over and above operational requirements, our appointment will take into account the country’s and organisational Employment Equity imperatives.

**Diversity and Inclusion**:

- Persons with Disability are encouraged to apply.
- The Competition Commission is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment.

**Application Process**:

- All international qualifications must be accompanied by a SAQA accreditation certificate.
- The Commission reserves the right not to fill this position.

If you meet all the criteria above and are looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference to our economy, then look no further than the Commission We look forward to receiving your comprehensive CV

**PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED. COMMUNICATION WILL BE LIMITED TO SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES ONLY. THE COMMISSION RESERVES THE RIGHT NOT TO PROCEED WITH THE APPOINTMENT OF ANY VACANT AND ADVERTISED POSITION.



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