Senior Manager: Licensing and Investigations

Gauteng Provincial Government; Gauteng; Sur place; ZAR 1 100 000 - 1 550 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Gauteng Gambling Board invites applications for a Senior Manager: Licensing and Investigations. The role, based in Gauteng, provides strategic leadership for licensing and investigations, ensuring alignment with regulatory mandate and board governance.

You will oversee license applications, registrations, renewals, investigations, stakeholder engagement, and reporting to the Board and Executive Management. A law or commerce degree with 10 years’ finance or legal experience (5 in management) is

Qualifications

• B Degree in Law or Commerce (postgraduate management advantageous).
• 10 years’ finance or legal experience, with 5 years in a management capacity.
• Experience in regulatory environment advantageous.

Responsabilités

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for Licensing and Investigations, ensuring alignment with the Gauteng Gambling Board's regulatory mandate.
• Develop, implement, and oversee licensing and investigations strategies, policies, procedures, and frameworks to support regulatory oversight.

Connaissances

Finance experience

Legal experience

Management experience

Regulatory knowledge

Formation

Law or Commerce degree

Postgraduate management qualification

Description du poste

Senior Manager: Licensing and Investigations

• Reference Number : Refs/057180
• Directorate : Regulatory Service
• Number of Posts : 1
• Package : Patterson E1

Requirements :

• B Degree in Law or Commerce, Postgraduate qualification in management would be advantageous. 10 years’ finance or legal experience, with 5 years’ experience in a management capacity level. Experience in a regulatory environment would be advantageous

Duties :

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for the Licensing and Investigations function, ensuring alignment with the Gauteng Gambling Board's strategic objectives and regulatory mandate. Develop, implement, and oversee licensing and investigations strategies, policies, procedures, and operational frameworks to support effective regulatory oversight. Provide assurance to Executive Management and the Board on risks, compliance, and governance matters associated with the regulation of the gambling industry. Oversee the assessment, investigation, and approval processes relating to license applications, employee registrations, renewals, and related regulatory matters. Lead the presentation of licensing and investigation matters to Executive Management and the Board, and provide recommendations on application approvals, disapprovals, and regulatory decisions. Monitor and ensure compliance with applicable gambling legislation, regulations, policies, license conditions, and regulatory requirements. Provide expert guidance and support on complex licensing, investigations, and regulatory matters, including the resolution of escalated stakeholder queries and disputes. Direct stakeholder engagement and maintain effective relationships with industry participants, regulatory authorities, government departments, and other key stakeholders. Oversee the preparation and submission of strategic, operational, performance, and regulatory reports to the Board, Executive Management, and relevant oversight bodies. Monitor industry developments, emerging risks, and legislative changes, and recommend improvements to licensing and investigative practices. Lead and manage departmental resources, including budgeting, workforce planning, performance management, talent development, and succession planning. Foster a high-performance culture through effective leadership, employee development, stakeholder service excellence, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Notes :

• The Gauteng Gambling Board is committed to the achievement and maintenance of employment equity and diversity in respect of race and gender. Preference will therefore be given to candidates from the designated groups.Note: All shortlisted candidates will be subject to competency assessment together with background checks and security clearance.

Employer : Department of Economic Development

Location : Gauteng Gambling Board

Closing Date : 07-11-2026

Criteria Questions

Do you have the required qualification

Do you have 10 years’ finance or legal experience, with 5 years’ experience in a management capacity level