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POST 10/348 : DIRECTOR: FINANCIAL MARKETS & COMPETITIVENESS

🏢 NATIONAL TREASURY 📍 Pretoria ⏳ Closes: 10 Apr 2026 🧾 Post: 10/348 # Ref: S038/2026 Division: Tax And Financial Sector Policy (TFSP) Purpose: To provide a platform for the formulation and development of assessment instruments, oversight on regulation and the development of policy for capital markets.

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Salary

R1 266 714 • per annum

Centre

Pretoria

Reference

S038/2026 Division: Tax And Financial Sector Policy (TFSP) Purpose: To provide a platform for the formulation and development of assessment instruments, oversight on regulation and the development of policy for capital markets.

Closing date

10 Apr 2026

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Overview

Lead the development and regulation of capital markets, ensuring efficient financial market operations and promoting South Africa as a financial hub for Africa.

Requirements

A Grade 12 is required coupled with a minimum Bachelor’s degree (equivalent to NQF level 7) in Economics or Development Economics or Law. A minimum of 5 years’ experience at a middle management or senior managerial level obtained in in drafting of financial regulation pertaining to financial capital markets.

Experience in the analysis of policy and application in business.

Development of financial oversight mechanisms for the market.

Successful completion of the Nyukela Public Service Senior Management Leadership Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government available as an online course on https://www.thensg.gov.za/training- course/sms-pre-entry-programme/, prior to finalisation of an appointment.

Duties

Capital Markets Development: Provide oversight on the regulation and developments of capital markets.

Formulate policy on the development of capital markets.

Coordinate the implementation of policies on capital markets.

Financial Markets Clearing and Settlements: Establish and promote policies that enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the clearing and settlement systems of capital markets.

Manage and ensure the implementation of capital markets policies.

Create a conducive environment for oversight on the regulation and the development of policy for capital markets.

Implement mechanisms to ensure the financial markets clearing and settlements process is carried out efficiently.

Co-ordinate the Establishment of a Financial Centre for Africa: Promote South Africa as a financial centre for African countries.

Conduct in-depth research on issues around financial markets and benchmark with recognised international best practices.

Liaise with various stakeholders in the financial markets to create awareness of financial markets regulations.

Administration & Policy Maintenance: Provide commentary on international papers and reports.

Provide inputs to Parliamentary Questions.

Participate in the appointment of members to various financial regulatory boards.

Provide inputs to content of parliamentary speeches.