Junior Analyst: Market Conduct X2 at The Competition Commission South Africa

Job Description

• An exciting opportunity exists for Junior Analysts within the Market Conduct Division at The Competition Commission.
• This is an opportunity to get exposure to different industries of the economy as well as enhance your project management and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
• If you are dynamic self-starter with an appetite for investigation; research and analysis of complex economic or legal issues, we invite you to apply and take your career to the next level.
• (A starting annual total cost to company package of R 938 471,62 (negotiable commensurate with experience) 
• Please note this position is available on a five-year fixed term contract, renewable. 

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.

Job Requirements
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. 

Personality and Attributes

Over and above well-developed technical skills in your specialisation areas, the incumbent must demonstrate, inter alia:

• Must demonstrate fit with the Commissions Values (Communication, Ownership, Making a difference, Professionalism, Employee Welfare, Teamwork, Efficiency.
• Be a Visionary. A strategic thinker.
• Have strong Interpersonal skills.
• Have transformational leadership skills.
• Change management skills.