Junior Investigator(Cartels) at The Competition Commission

Description

• The Cartels Division protects competition by investigating and prosecuting illegal agreements between competitors. The Division manages the Corporate Leniency Policy (CLP) to encourage whistleblowing and supports enforcement through rigorous investigations and prosecutions.
• If you are energetic, with an aptitude for investigations; research and analysis of complex economic or legal issues and are interested in joining our high performing team of cartels investigators, you are encouraged to apply for this challenging role.

A starting annual total cost to company package of R 938 471,62 negotiable commensurate with experience

Please note that this position is available on a five (5) year fixed-term contract, renewable. 

Key Accountabilities

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

• To investigate contraventions of section 4(1) (b) of the Competition Act.
• To administer the Commission's Corporate Leniency Policy.
• To write, review and present investigation reports.
• To assist with executing strategy and the business plan of the Division

Requirements

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

• A completed Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or equivalent qualification and a minimum 2 years working experience in complex investigations. Experience in investigating competition law cases 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:

• 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.
• Have change management skills.

We offer

• A competitive compensation structure.
• A conducive, supportive, stimulating working environment.
• The opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the dynamic and growing field of competition law in South Africa.
• An opportunity for you to actively participate in to the attainment of the Commission's vision 2030 of a Competitive, Dynamic, Deconcentrated and inclusive Economy that serves all South Africans.
• Exposure to excellent local and international training opportunities in the field of competition economics and law.