Senior Analyst: Market Inquiry at The Competition Commission South Africa

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. 
• 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

Skills and Experience

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

• An LLM or Masters degree in Economics. 
• 5 – 7 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.