Principal Investigator at The Competition Commission South Africa

Key Accountabilities:

Reporting to the Cartels Divisional Manager, the Principal Cartels Investigator's duties include, amongst others:

• To investigate and prosecute contraventions of sections 4(1)(a) & 4(1)(b) of the Competition Act.
• To strategically lead and manage investigations and prosecutions of cartel cases.
• To administer the Commission's Corporate Leniency Policy.
• To assist in the effective management and administration of the Division.
• To write, review and present investigation reports.
• To draft pleadings, give advice on evidence, prepare witness statements, lead and cross examine witnesses, prepare, and present heads of argument.
• To assist with crafting and executing strategy and the business plan of the Division.

Requirements

We are looking for a strategic legal professional who meets the following requirements:

• A completed LLB degree or equivalent qualification and minimum of 8 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.