Principal Economist (Grade 5), Economic Research Bureau Division at The Competition Commission

Requirements

• Masters degree in Economics, with training and experience in Industrial Economics. PhD Economics being an advantage.
• 7-10 years experience in the competition field, including both research and casework experience.
• Experience in supervising other economists and taking a lead role on investigations or research.
• Strong analytical skills and experience in managing research and economic evidence for economic regulation are essential.
• Knowledge and understanding of the purpose and objectives of the Competition Act, the Competition Commission and the South African economy is highly recommended.

Competencies / Attributes

• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• The ability to work under pressure.
• An energetic, committed individual with strong attention to detail.
• Interpersonal and leadership skills.
• 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.

Key Responsibilities 

• Supervise, conduct and coordinate economic evidence gathering and assessment on investigation cases in cartels, market conduct and merger control.
• Reliably apply economic principles and methods to the facts of each individual case.
• Manage a team of around three economists.
• Provide leadership to research and case teams, including on economic principles, methodology and analysis.
• Identify and undertake research activities and priorities relevant to the development of competition law enforcement and priorities of the Commission.
• Contribute to the provision of the theoretical and intellectual platform for the effective implementation of the Competition Act and achievement of the mandate of the Commission
• Compile expert reports and provide expert evidence before the Competition Tribunal on investigation cases referred for adjudication.