Senior Analyst ( Advocacy) at The Competition Commission

Key Responsibilities:

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

• Provide guidance to and supervise analysts, junior analysts and cadets in the Division with regards to research, advocacy projects and investigations.
• Identify research activities and priorities relevant to the development of competition policy.
• Oversee, coordinate and conduct advocacy research and projects to support the Competition Commission’s objectives.
• Oversee, coordinate and conduct analysis of regulatory and policy issues arising and make recommendations.
• Oversee, coordinate and conduct investigations regarding possible contraventions of the Act and supervise teams towards the resolution of competition cases through advocacy and/ or referral to other divisions.
• Assist in identifying training and development needs of junior staff.
• Act as a representative of the Commission within the framework of the Competition Act when communicating with business, consumers, employer/ employee representatives and other government agencies.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the Competition Commission’s Strategic Plan, Annual Performance Plan and the Division’s Business Plan.
• Contribute to the efficient administration of the Division through compliance of protocols, procedures and systems, including knowledge management.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

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

• Completed Honours Degree in Economics, Law or Social Sciences.
• Minimum 6 years of work experience, of which at least two years must be in a competition law/economics or a sector regulator or a specialist economic research environment.
• Experience in information gathering and analysis, both on a tactical and strategic level.
• Strong skills and demonstrable experience in economic research and analysis.
• Project management experience.
• Ability to undertake complex investigations independently and within multidisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge and understanding of the purpose and objectives of the Competition Act, the Competition Commission and the South African economy is highly recommended.

Other considerations

• A Master’s degree in Economics, Law or Social Sciences will be an added advantage.