Senior Analyst: Market Inquiry at The Competition Commission

Key Accountabilities

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

• Lead work streams (under the guidance of a Principal Analyst) in carrying out the investigative work required in market inquiries, including the development of information requests and survey instruments to gather the required evidence; interviewing market participants and providing support during public hearings.
• Assist the Principal Analyst in the determination of the scope of a market inquiry, the identification of issues to be assessed by the market inquiry, and the evidence required to analyse those issues.
• Assist the Principal Analyst in the conceptualisation and development of the analytical framework for assessing the issues identified in a market inquiry.
• Provide day-to-day guidance to analysts and junior analysts in the market inquiry with regards to economic/ legal analysis.
• Undertake the analysis of evidence gathered in a market inquiry, drawing robust conclusions from such analysis.
• Assist the Principal Analyst in the formulation of potential remedies required to address competition distortions identified by the market inquiry.
• Take lead in the monitoring of compliance with the recommendations and remedial actions of a market inquiry, including engagement with relevant market participants and stakeholders.
• Support in leading and overseeing impact assessments to evaluate the effectiveness of recommendations and remedial actions arising from completed market inquiries, including the development of appropriate evaluation methodologies, information requests and stakeholder engagements.
• Present verbal and written reports to the managers and commissioners for discussion and decision-making.
• Assist the Principal Analyst to provide post-inquiry litigation support.
• Act as a representative of the Commission within the framework of the Competition Act when communicating with business, consumers, government agencies and other stakeholders.
• Participate in organisational and inter-divisional activities within the Commission, including briefing Legal Counsel on matters related to market inquiries.
• Actively participate in strategic planning sessions and sub-committees within the Market Inquiry Division.

Requirements

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

• Master’s Degree in Economics or Bachelor of Laws Degree. A Master’s Degree in law will be an added advantage. 
• 6 – 8 years Economics or Legal work experience; it would be advantageous if the experience is in economic regulation and/ or competition.
• Strong analytical and writing skills, and experience in managing research are essential.
• Proven Project Management experience will be an advantage.
• Strong investigative skills will be an advantage.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Competition Act, the Competition Commission and the South African economy is highly recommended.

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 and strategic thinker.
• Have strong Interpersonal skills.
• Have transformational leadership skills.
• Change management skills.