Analysts (Market Inquiry): Monitoring and Evaluation at The Competition Commission

The main responsibilities of the incumbent will, inter alia, include:

• Monitor the implementation and compliance with the recommendations and remedial actions imposed in market inquiries.
• Conduct impact assessments to evaluate the effectiveness of recommendations and remedial actions imposed in completed market inquiries, including the development information requests, interviewing market participants and conducting site visits.
• Lead projects and initiatives within the Market Inquiry Division which seek to foster compliance with recommendations and remedial actions of market inquiries.
• Assist in conducting research and identifying focus areas for future market inquires.
• Undertake investigative work required in a market inquiry, including the development of information requests, and interviewing market participants.
• Assist with the identification of issues to be assessed in a market inquiry.
• Conduct research required in a market inquiry, including researching international best practices and jurisdictional approaches to similar issues as those raised in the market inquiry.
• Reporting to the Senior/ Principal Analyst on the progress and outcomes of research undertaken.
• Assist in the presentation of reports to relevant structures within the Commission..
• Assist in the provision of post-inquiry support, including litigation support.
• Act as a representative of the Commission within the framework of the Competition Act when communicating with business, consumers, government agencies and other stakeholders.

Requirements

 We are looking for a dynamic, hardworking and a committed individual who meets the following requirements:

• An Honours degree in Economics or LLB. A Masters’ degree in Economics or an LLM will be an added advantage.
• Strong research, analytical and writing skills are essential.
• Minimum of 3 - 5 years’ Economics or Legal experience; it would be advantageous if this was in competition and regulatory environment.
• Knowledge and understanding of the purpose and objectives of the Competition Act, the Competition Commission and the South African economy is highly recommended.

Other considerations:

• Practical work exposure to area of expertise will be further considered to balance against other requirements.