CHIEF DIRECTOR: COMPETITION OVERSIGHT is a South African government vacancy at Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic). This job is part of Circular 20 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Sunnyside, Pretoria | closing date: 30 June 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Applications
Where to send your application.
Applications can be submitted: Via e-mail to applications@thedtic.gov.za (Ref no. must appear in subject-line – if no reference no. is provided the application may not be considered), by post to The Director: Human Resources Management, Private Bag X84, Pretoria, 0001; Hand-delivered to the dtic Campus, corner of Meintjies and Robert Sobukwe Streets, Sunnyside, Pretoria.
Overview
To oversee and manage the synergy between government economic development policies and the function of competition authorities
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 Law/ Finance/ Public Management/ Economics or relevant qualification.
- 5 years’ experience at a senior managerial level in an economic environment in the public/private sector.
- Key Requirements: Senior managerial experience in economic, regulatory or competition environments.
- Experience overseeing performance monitoring, reporting and governance processes for entities or authorities.
- Strong strategic leadership, financial management and people management skills.
- Experience in policy development, implementation and regulatory interventions.
- Stakeholder management with competition authorities, NEDLAC, government entities and industry groups.
- Strong analytical, research and report-writing skills, including evidence-based performance analysis.
- Knowledge of the Competition Act and public service legislative and regulatory frameworks.
- Ability to travel, work overtime and obtain the required secret security clearance.
Duties
- Provide strategic advice and report on the performance of the competition authorities: Oversee the development and execution of compliance legislation for the competition authorities;
- Oversee the analysis and report on competition authorities' strategic plans, annual performance plans, quarterly and annual reports;
- Provides leadership in coordinating that competition authorities uphold principles of good corporate governance;
- Oversee the regular consultation and reporting with competition authorities.
- Advise and report to the Minister on the performance of competition authorities Manage the provision of advice to the department on the regulatory interventions required to enhance accountability and performance by the competition authorities: Lead and oversee effective planning, budgeting, government, and financial management within the competition authorities;
- Facilitate that the competition authorities' mandate aligns with the priorities and mandate of the Department;
- Oversee and coordinate that the competition authorities' delivery targets are aligned with the Department’s APP and objectives;
- Oversee the development and review of competition policies and legislative frameworks;
- Provide leadership on any interventions to promote and support regulations, where applicable Stakeholder management: Lead and strategically identify and foster collaborations with various stakeholders (Competition authorities, other government entities, NEDLAC, Advocacy, and Industry lobby groups);
- Provide strategic guidance and advise, and facilitate the dtic’s inputs to ensure policy coherence and alignment to promote the government’s policies amongst key stakeholders;
- Oversee strategic engagements, forums, and bilateral meetings to address competition oversight matters;
- Oversee consultation processes on competition policy, market inquiries, and regulatory interventions;
- Oversee communication of findings, decisions, and recommendations to relevant stakeholders.
- Monitoring and evaluation: Oversee the development and implementation of monitoring and evaluation frameworks for competition oversight programmes, investigations, and interventions;
- Lead the monitoring of compliance with competition legislations, regulations, and policy directives across identified markets and sectors;
- Lead the evaluation of the effectiveness and impact of competition enforcement actions and policy interventions;
- Oversee and champion the development of evidence-based reports with findings, trends, risks and recommendations for senior management and oversight structures.
- Chief Directorate Management: Oversee the staff/personnel, Oversee the management of financial resources and assets of the Unit;
- Oversee the strategic planning of the Unit and execution of the operation plan.
Enquiries
Ms U Pitse Tel No: (012) 394 1563 / L Mdashe Tel No: (012) 394 3103 / V Mazibuko Tel No: (012) 394 5608
Department Notes
The application must include a completed and signed new Z83 Form, obtainable from any Public Service Department, the dtic website or on the internet at www.gov.za, and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Applications received that do not comply with this requirement will not be considered. Certified copies of qualifications and Identity Document or any other relevant documents are to be submitted by only shortlisted candidates to HR on or before the day of the interview date. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The selection panel for Senior Management Services (SMS) positions will further recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency-based assessment. The Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme (Nyukela Programme) as endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG) must be completed before an appointment on SMS level can be considered. 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. No appointment on SMS level will take place without the successful completion of the pre-entry certificate and submission of proof thereof. Background verification, social media checks and security vetting will form part of the selection process and successful candidates will be subjected to security vetting. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. 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). the dtic is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and candidates whose appointment will promote representivity, will be given preference. ERRATUM: Kindly note that the following posts was advertised in Public Service Vacancy Circular 18 dated 22 May 2026, Deputy Director: Public Entity Performance Monitoring & Reporting Ref No: ODG 073; Senior Legal Administration Officer (MR6) Ref No: CMSB-014 (X2 Posts); Assistant Director: Investment Information Ref No: IIAF&A05; Assistant Director: America Bilateral Relations Ref No: Trade-056 (X2 Posts); Assistant Director: Middle East Bilateral Relations Ref No: Trade-05; Assistant Director: Multilaterals Ref No: Trade-070; Executive Office Manager: Office of the Deputy Director-General Ref No: Trade-003; B-BBEE Compliance And Advocacy Officer REF NO: SID&ET-119 (X3 Posts; B-BBEE Investigations And Enforcement Officer Ref No: SID&ET-117 (X2 Posts); Personal Assistant Ref No: CMSB-007; the closing date has been extended to 17 June 2026.
Notes
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. OTHER POST
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Original Text
Overview: To oversee and manage the synergy between government economic development policies and the function of competition authorities
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 Law/ Finance/ Public Management/ Economics or relevant qualification. 5 years’ experience at a
senior managerial level in an economic environment in the public/private sector. Key Requirements: Senior managerial experience in economic,
regulatory or competition environments. Experience overseeing performance monitoring, reporting and governance processes for entities or authorities.
Strong strategic leadership, financial management and people management skills. Experience in policy development, implementation and regulatory
interventions. Stakeholder management with competition authorities,
NEDLAC, government entities and industry groups. Strong analytical, research and report-writing skills, including evidence-based performance analysis.
Knowledge of the Competition Act and public service legislative and regulatory frameworks. Ability to travel, work overtime and obtain the required secret
security clearance.
DUTIES : Provide strategic advice and report on the performance of the competition authorities: Oversee the development and execution of compliance legislation
for the competition authorities; Oversee the analysis and report on competition authorities' strategic plans, annual performance plans, quarterly and annual
reports; Provides leadership in coordinating that competition authorities uphold principles of good corporate governance; Oversee the regular consultation and
reporting with competition authorities. Advise and report to the Minister on the performance of competition authorities Manage the provision of advice to the
department on the regulatory interventions required to enhance accountability and performance by the competition authorities: Lead and oversee effective
planning, budgeting, government, and financial management within the competition authorities; Facilitate that the competition authorities' mandate
aligns with the priorities and mandate of the Department; Oversee and coordinate that the competition authorities' delivery targets are aligned with the
Department’s APP and objectives; Oversee the development and review of competition policies and legislative frameworks; Provide leadership on any
interventions to promote and support regulations, where applicable
Stakeholder management: Lead and strategically identify and foster collaborations with various stakeholders (Competition authorities, other
government entities, NEDLAC, Advocacy, and Industry lobby groups); Provide strategic guidance and advise, and facilitate the dtic’s inputs to ensure policy
coherence and alignment to promote the government’s policies amongst key stakeholders; Oversee strategic engagements, forums, and bilateral meetings
to address competition oversight matters; Oversee consultation processes on competition policy, market inquiries, and regulatory interventions; Oversee
communication of findings, decisions, and recommendations to relevant stakeholders. Monitoring and evaluation: Oversee the development and
implementation of monitoring and evaluation frameworks for competition oversight programmes, investigations, and interventions; Lead the monitoring
of compliance with competition legislations, regulations, and policy directives across identified markets and sectors; Lead the evaluation of the effectiveness
and impact of competition enforcement actions and policy interventions;
Oversee and champion the development of evidence-based reports with findings, trends, risks and recommendations for senior management and
oversight structures. Chief Directorate Management: Oversee the staff/personnel, Oversee the management of financial resources and assets of
the Unit; Oversee the strategic planning of the Unit and execution of the operation 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.
OTHER POST
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 20 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: This vacancy was imported from the official DPSA circular PDF. Please confirm the reference number, closing date, and application instructions in the original circular before applying. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.