FINANCIAL SECTOR CONDUCT AUTHORITY (FSCA) VACANCIES

​SENIOR SPECIALIST REGULATORY FRAMEWORK (Pretoria)
Reference Number FSCA: 170
 
Description
Purpose of the Job: 
The Senior Specialist will be responsible for assisting the Departmental Head with the on-going review and development of regulatory frameworks as well as engaging with National Treasury regarding the development of primary legislation in respect of which the FSCA has jurisdiction. In addition, the role will also be expected to manage stakeholders and provide regulatory support. The person appointed to this position will report to the Departmental Head: Regulatory Frameworks. 

Key Performance Areas:
•Assist the Department Head with the on-going review and development of regulatory frameworks and developing and implementing the Department’s workplan.
•Managing/coordinating long-term projects or participating in external forums (both locally and international) will also be an added advantage.
•Engage with National Treasury and other key stakeholders regarding the development of primary legislation in respect of which the FSCA has jurisdiction.
•Design, manage, co-ordinate, lead and execute projects in the Regulatory Framework Department and broader FSCA, especially projects focused on the investment environment.
•Author and/or contribute technical inputs to research, discussion, position and issues papers, legislative proposals (including statements of need and impact), guidance notices, interpretational rulings and other relevant documents.
•Provide technical input, support and guidance to the Departmental Head and regulatory teams to inform the development of policy proposals and secondary legislation.
•Conduct relevant research (including comparative research) to improve the standard of regulation in line with national and international developments and requirements.
•Facilitate and coordinate meaningful input to / comments on documents and legislation published for consultation.
•Provide regulatory support to other FSCA departments.
•Manage and promote relationship with local, regional and international regulators, industry bodies, government departments and any other internal and external stakeholders, including participating in local and foreign initiatives, committees, conferences, meetings, and the like.
•Prepare and compile management or other reports.
•Develop, implement and maintain operational processes and procedures to improve the functioning of the Department.

Other Key Competencies:
The candidate must demonstrate the following skills and attributes: Leadership skills; autonomy; creativity; high level of judgement and insight; ability to analyse problems and propose solutions; confidence and decisiveness; superior technical knowledge, especially in the investment environment; good communication (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills; and project management skills.

FSCA is committed towards increasing the representation of marginalised groups in line with its Employment Equity Plan. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.


Please note that correspondence and communication will only be conducted with short listed candidates and that the FSCA reserves the right not to appoint if a suitable candidate is not identified.
 
Requirements
A legal or B. Com degree, or such other degree/qualification that is appropriate in the context of policy and regulatory framework development, or the investment environment (collective investment schemes, asset management, linked investment service providers, general investment funds, etc) and specialised technical knowledge and experience is a requirement. At least 8 years’ relevant experience in the financial services industry in a policy development, legislative drafting, legal, compliance or investment environment technical support role. Legal drafting, authoring documents and/or capital markets experience would be an added advantage.

​Closing Date: 18 July 2025
 
Work Level Senior
Job Type Permanent
Salary Market Related
EE Position Yes
Location Pretoria
 
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