DIRECTOR-GENERAL: TRADE INDUSTRY AND COMPETITION
Requirements
10 years of relevant experience at senior management level An appropriate postgraduate qualification (NQF level 8) as recognised by SAQA 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
Provide strategic leadership, management and support services to the department in support of the dtic’s goals in: Designing and implementing policies, strategies and programmes for the development of manufacturing, green economy, productive services and related economic sectors, contributing to the direct and indirect creation of decent jobs, value addition and 26", "competitiveness, in both domestic and export markets Stimulating and facilitating the development of sustainable and competitive enterprises, through the efficient provision of effective and accessible incentive measures that support national priorities Increasing export capacity and supporting direct investment flows, through targeted strategies, and an effectively managed network of foreign trade and investment offices Strengthening efforts to develop an equitable global trading system that facilitates development by strengthening trade and investment links with key economies and fostering African development, including regional and continental integration and development co-operation Developing and implementing coherent, predictable and transparent regulatory solutions that facilitate easy access to redress and efficient regulation for economic participants; and building an ethical and agile State able to effectively carry out public policies Driving economic transformation and increased participation in industrialisation Supporting foreign direct investment flows and promoting domestic investment by providing a one-stop shop for investment promotion, investor facilitation and aftercare support for investors Developing and rolling out policy interventions that promote competition issues, through effective economic planning, spatial implementation and aligned investment and development policy tools.