Research Assistant, Enforcement & Exemptions Division at The Competition Commission South Africa

Job description

(A starting annual total cost to company package of R300 000)

Two (2) year fixed term contract

Minimum Requirements

• An LLB, preferably an Admitted Attorney, with 1 - 2 years post articles experience and exposure in a legal environment.
• OR
• Honours degree in Economics. A Masters Degree or applicants studying towards a Masters Degree will be advantageous.
• Minimum of six (6) months’ work experience in the area of research, competition law or economics.
• Knowledge and understanding of the purpose and objectives of the Competition Act, the Competition Commission and the South African economy is highly recommended.
• Training and experience in Industrial Organisation and/or International Trade is considered to be advantageous.
• Strong analytical skills are essential.

Duties And Key Responsibilities

• Research, collect and compile data/information.
• Maintain and update quantitative and qualitative economic databases.
• Process, consolidate, and transform data sets within and between databases using statistical and/or econometric techniques.
• Evaluate economic, financial or statistical relationships in databases.
• Analyse economic time series data.
• Assist with the rigorous economic analysis of data/information.
• Assist in the administration and execution of activities to build capacity with regards to the economics of competition.

We Offer

• An opportunity for you to actively participate in reaching the objectives of building an efficient, functioning, free and fair economy for all South Africans.
• Exposure to excellent training opportunities.
• An opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the attainment of the Competition Commission's Vision 2030 of a Growing and Inclusive Economy that serves all South Africans.

Employment Equity

• The Competition Commission subscribes to equal opportunity; affirmative action and representivity.
• The successful candidate will be vetted for security purposes.
• Preference will be given to South African citizens and permanent residents.
• The Competition Commission reserves the right not to fill this position.

If you meet all the criteria above and are looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference to our economy then look no further than the Competition Commission! We look forward to receiving your comprehensive CV!