CHIEF DIRECTOR-COMPETITIVENESS INCENTIVES (REFERENCE NO: IFB – 118)
Overview: To provide strategic leadership and management of Incentive
Programmes under the Chief Directorate Competitiveness Incentive within the
Incentives Branch.
SALARY :
R1 494 900 per annum, (Level 14) (All-inclusive remuneration package)
CENTRE :
Sunnyside, Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS :
A qualification at NQF level 7 as recognised by SAQA in Economics, Finance,
Public Management, or relevant qualification. 5 years’ experience at a senior
managerial level in Economic/Incentive Administration in both public and
private environments.
Key Requirements: Demonstrated experience in strategy design, planning and implementation of incentive programmes. Indepth knowledge of incentive administration processes, systems, policies and procedures. Knowledge of relevant legislation and broader government economic policies, financial and operational risk reporting, and PFMA/Treasury Regulations. Ability to manage internal controls, governance processes, compliance frameworks, and risk management.
Strong stakeholder management skills with experience in building partnerships with local and international institutions. Proven ability in financial management, project management, programme management, and strategic planning. Excellent
report writing, research, presentation, communication and problem-solving
skills. Strong people management, leadership and empowerment skills.
Computer literacy (MS Office packages).
DUTIES :
Policy Analysis & Programme Development: Analyse policies, regulation and
legislation to Strategy and Planning. Design and implement strategies and
action plans for effective incentive administration. Prepare funding requests,
spending plans, and delivery team consolidation. Competitiveness Incentive
Interventions. Provide guidance on developing and managing systems,
policies and procedures.
Oversee research, automation, and continuous improvement of incentive administration. Lead the implementation of improving applications and claims documentation and templates for efficient incentive administration Monitoring and Evaluation. Monitor performance against operational and project plans, incentive reconciliations, and risk registers. Evaluate implementation progress of approved projects and manage contingent liability. Stakeholder Management.
Establish and maintain strategic partnerships with local and international institutions. Manage stakeholder relations, resolve client challenges, and communicate programme progress. Internal Controls and Governance. Oversee audit processes, legal disputes, compliance with guidelines, and SOP development. Proactively manage all legal disputes, litigation cases and legal responses. Ensure training on governance, legislative processes, and risk mitigation.
Chief Directorate Management. Oversee strategic, operational, financial and human resource management of the Chief Directorate. Provide strategic leadership to the development and execution of operational plans for incentive schemes. Communicate performance criteria and oversee compliance with standards
ENQUIRIES :
L Mdashe, Tel No: 012 394 3103/ L Mabokela 012 394 1809 / D Mathavha, 012
394 3864 / K Xaluva, 012 394 1563