Junior Analyst (Grade 8), Market Conduct Division at The Competition Commission

Skills and Experience

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

• At least an Honours degree in Economics or a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree.
• 2 to 3 years relevant working experience. Experience in Competition Law will be an added advantage
• Ability to undertake complex investigations independently and within multidisciplinary teams; lead investigation teams; possess written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills; and stakeholder management skills.
• Working experience in information collection and analysis, both on a tactical and strategic level.

Other considerations:

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

Key Accountabilities:

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

• Assist in managing and conducting investigations regarding possible contraventions of the Competition Act
• Investigate applications for exemption from practices prohibited by the Competition Act.
• Assist with the economic and legal analysis of cases.
• Undertake complex investigations independently and within multidisciplinary teams.
• Present verbal and written reports and recommendations to the Managers and the Commissioner for decision-making.
• Contribute to the strategic and operational planning of the Market Conduct Division.

Personality and Attributes

• Over and above well-developed technical skills in your specialisation areas, the incumbent must demonstrate, inter alia:
• Fit with the Commission’s Values (Communication, Ownership, Making a difference, Professionalism, Employee Welfare, Teamwork, Efficiency).
• Be a strategic thinker.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Have strong interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work under pressure.
• Planning and organising skills.
• An energetic, committed individual with strong attention to detail. 
• Have leadership and team supervision skills.
• Have diplomacy, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.