The Ports Regulator of South Africa is a public entity mandated with economic regulation of the ports system in South Africa, in line with the strategic development context of the state.
In accordance with the above mandate, the Regulator performs certain functions and activities in the industry that relate mainly to regulation of pricing and other aspects of economic regulation, promotion of equity of access to ports facilities and services, monitoring the industry’s compliance with the regulatory framework and also hearing any complaints and appeals lodged with it.
The Ports Regulator was established in terms of the National Ports Act, act number 12 of 2005.
The Regulator is a key component of the ports regulatory architecture envisaged in the National Commercial Ports Policy.
The Ports Regulator of South Africa has developed Directives and Policy Principles that expand the regulatory framework. These documents define how interested parties can engage in the processes of the Regulator and provide clarity on the process and content standards that all stakeholders can expect from, and in, their engagements in the regulatory processes.
The Regulator is comprised of a Chairman and Members appointed by the Minister of Transport.
The Regulator is assisted in its operations and functions by a Secretariat that is headed by a permanent ex officio Member of the Regulator, the CEO.
The Regulator functions with certain statutory and non-statutory committees that concentrate on aspects of the Regulator’s mandates.
The Regulator is an independent regulator, within the context of the prevailing policy and regulatory framework.
The Regulator is funded by fiscal allocation from national government. The Regulator has its offices in Durban, close to the Port of Durban.
Functions
The main functions of the Ports Regulator, as provisioned under the National Ports Act, 2005 are to:
Exercise economic regulation of the ports system in line with government’s strategic objectives
Promote equity of access to ports and to facilities and services provided in ports
Monitor the activities of the National Ports Authority to ensure that it performs its functions in accordance with this Act
Hear complaints and appeals under the Ports Act
This mandate is to be exercised in accordance with Government policy as set out in the National Commercial Ports Policy.
Vision
The vision for Ports is set out in the Policy:
“South Africa’s commercial ports system should be globally competitive, safe and secure, operating at internationally accepted levels of operational efficiency consistent with the goals and objectives of the Government’s macro-economic strategies. The commercial ports system must serve the economy and meet the needs of port users in a manner which is economically and environmentally sustainable.”
The Vision of the Ports Regulator of South Africa will be regarded nationally and internationally as a world class institution which sets the standards for economic regulation in maritime ports.
Mission
The Mission of the Ports Regulator is to:
- Exercise economic regulation of the ports system in line with government’s strategic objectives
- Support the development of the ports industry and system
- Promote equity of access to ports and to facilities and services provided in ports
- Monitor the activities of the National Ports Authority to ensure that it performs its functions in accordance with the National Ports Act, 2005.
Values
The Corporate values of the Ports Regulator of South Africa are:
- The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, with special reference to the creation of a democratic, non-racial, non-sexist, fair society in South Africa
- Stakeholder focus
- Fairness
- Integrity
- Transparency
- Accountablity
- Responsibility
- Honesty
- Trust
- Respect for the trust placed in it for the proper use of taxpayer and stakeholder resources
Overseeing Department/Entity
Office Bearers/Management
Chairperson
- Mr Aubrey Ngcobo
Regulator Members
- Adv Derick J Block
- Ms Sizakele Makhanya
- Ms Princess Mangoma
- Mr Luyanda Mangquku (Independent Audit and Risk Committee Member)
- Mr Percy D Manzini
- Ms Leanda-Marsha Mtshali
- Ms Desiree Nage (Independent Audit and Risk Committee Member)
- Mr Roland Ntebaleng Setlako
- Capt Thembela B Taboshe
Chief Executive Officer
- Ms Mukondeleli Johanna Mulaudzi
Senior Management
- Dr Langa Dlamini (Executive Manager: Legal, Compliance and Tribunal)
- Ms Nonhlanhla Khumalo (Manager: Policy, Strategy and Research)
- Ms Andile Mhlongo (Company/Regulator Secretary)
- Ms Nokuzola Nkowane (Executive Manager: Industry Development)
- Mr Freddy Raseote (Manager: Corporate Services)
- Ms Matlhodi Senyatsi (Manager: Industry Development)
- Ms Siziphiwe Shoba (Manager: Legal, Tribunals and Regulatory Compliance)
Contact Details
The contact details of the Ports Regulator of South Africa are listed in the table below.
| Physical Address: | 11th Floor, The Marine Building, 22 Dorothy Nyembe Street, Durban, 4001 |
| Postal Address: | Private Bag X54322, Durban, 4000 |
| Telephone: | 031 355 0710 |
| Fax: | 031 365 7858 |
| Email: | info@portsregulator.org |
| Website: | www.portsregulator.org |
