DEPARTMENT OF TRADE, INDUSTRY AND COMPETITION

 
NOTE : The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) seeks applicants for three vacancies for the position of Deputy-Director General (DDG). the dtic is at the forefront of government’s efforts to drive growth and transformation in the South African economy. DDGs in the department lead programmes that aim to foster the growth of job-rich manufacturing and services sectors; ensure that the economy works for all South Africans; and transform the public sector into a dynamic, results-focused workplace that delivers for South Africa. DDGs are expected to support the dtic’s efforts to deliver on six joint strategic objectives: (1) supporting industrialisation, (2) realising the promise of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement and expanding exports (3) growing and facilitating investment, (4) supporting spatial equity through the district development model, (5) driving the green economy, and (6) building a capable state; as laid out in the Department’s Annual Performance Plan: http://www.thedtic.gov.za/wp-content/uploads/DTIC-2021-2022-Annual-Performance-Plan-March2021.pdf. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise and the selection panel for the position will further recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency-based assessment. Background verification, social media checks and security vetting will form part of the selection process and successful candidates will be subjected to security vetting. The successful candidate will need to provide proof of completion of the Senior Management Pre-entry certificate programme obtained from National School of Government (NSG). The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into the SMS and the full details can be sourced by the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. It is the applicant's responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. the dtic reserves the right not to fill any advertised position(s).

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MANAGEMENT ECHELON
 
 
DEPUTY DIRECTR – GENERAL: COMPETITION POLICY AND ECONOMIC PLANNING 
REF NO: CP&EP-001) 
SALARY : R1 544 415 - R1 739 784 per (Level 15) (The all-inclusive remuneration package) 
CENTRE : Pretoria 
 
REQUIREMENTS : 8-10 years relevant Senior / Executive Management experience in the private sector or government; An undergraduate and post graduate (NQF 8) qualification in Economics / Finance / Business Admin / Public Management or related field. Demonstrated leadership in the development of policies and high-level policy implementation skills. Insight into the South African and global economy. Deep knowledge of relevant Government legislation, policies and priorities. Be conversant with the structure and operation of the Public Sector. Good interpersonal, problem-solving, team-work and networking skills. 
 
DUTIES : The Deputy Director-General: Competition Policy and Economy Planning (CP&EP) will oversee the strategic management of the Branch and its resources. The position of DDG is an executive management position and will be required to take on additional responsibilities beyond their programme of assignment; including assisting in strategic projects and leading other branches as needed. The Competition Policy and Economic Planning (CP&EP) branch oversees the coordination of government’s competition policy. Under the direction of the Minister, the branch guides the direction of competition policy, assures the social impact of mergers and acquisitions, follow-ups on market enquiries on the structure of concentrated sectors, and provides oversight to the work of the Competition Commission and Competition Tribunal. The branch is also charged with matters relating to the social economy and broad-based empowerment. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Should you have enquiries or experience any problem submitting your application contact the Recruitment Office on 012 394 1310 
 
 
 
 
DEPUTY DIRECTOR – GENERAL: INDUSTRIAL COMPETITIVENESS AND GROWTH 
REF NO: IC&G-001 
SALARY : R1 544 415 - R1 739 784 per annum, (Level 15) (The all-inclusive remuneration package)
CENTRE : Pretoria 
 
REQUIREMENTS : 8-10 years relevant Senior / Executive Management experience in the private sector or government; An undergraduate and post graduate (NQF 8) qualification in Economics / Finance / Business Admin / Public Management or related field. Demonstrated leadership in the development of policies and high-level policy implementation skills. Insight into the South African and global economy. Deep knowledge of relevant Government legislation, policies and priorities. Be conversant with the structure and operation of the Public Sector. Good interpersonal, problem-solving, team-work and networking skills. 
 
DUTIES : The Deputy Director-General: Industrial Competitiveness and Growth (IC&G) will oversee the strategic management of the Branch and its resources. The position of DDG is an executive management position and will be required to take on additional responsibilities beyond their programme of assignment, including assisting in strategic projects and leading other branches as needed. The Industrial Competitiveness and Growth (IC&G) branch oversees the department’s support to strategic sectors of the economy. This includes desks dedicated to: Automotives, Agro-processing, Automotives, Business Process Services (BPS), Chemicals, Clothing and Textiles, Electrotechnical, Film, Green Industries, Metals, Mineral Beneficiation, Mining Capital Equipment, Plastics, and Plastics. The branch plays a key role in delivering on sector Master Plans, drives job creation through the strengthening of value-added sectors, and helps building economic competitiveness in domestic and export markets. The branch is also charged with providing strategic leadership in the development of industrial policy, overseeing the designation of products for local procurement, and coordinating technical institutions including the SABS, NRCS, SANAS and NMISA.
 
ENQUIRIES : Should you have enquiries or experience any problem submitting your application contact the Recruitment Office on 012 394 1310 
 
 
 
 
 
 
DEPUTY DIRECTOR - GENERAL: SPATIAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AND ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION 
REF NO: SID&ET-001 
SALARY : R1 544 415 - R1 739 784 per annum (Level 15) (The all-inclusive remuneration package) 
CENTRE : Pretoria 
 
REQUIREMENTS : 8-10 years relevant Senior / Executive Management experience in the private sector or government; An undergraduate and post graduate (NQF 8) qualification in Economics / Finance / Business Admin / Public Management or related field. Demonstrated leadership in the development of policies and high-level policy implementation skills. Insight into the South African and global economy. Deep knowledge of relevant Government legislation, policies and priorities. Be conversant with the structure and operation of the Public Sector. Good interpersonal, problem-solving, team-work and networking skills. 
 
DUTIES : Deputy Director - General: Spatial Industrial Development and Economic Transformation (SID&ET) will oversee the strategic management of the Branch and its resources. The position of DDG is an executive management position and will be required to take on additional responsibilities beyond their programme of assignment; including assisting in strategic projects and leading other branches as needed. The Spatial Industrial Development and Economic Transformation (SID&ET) branch oversees the department’s spatial policy interventions and leads on key transformation initiatives. The branch is charged with providing strategic support to South Africa’s network of Special Economic Zones and Industrial Parks, supporting the development of Black Industrialists, and driving the implementation of Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment policies. The branch is also charged with contributing to national policy coordination efforts through the District Development Model, and with providing oversight to the B-BBEE Commission. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Should you have enquiries or experience any problem submitting your application contact the Recruitment Office on Tel No: 012 394 1310