Senior Analyst - Pretoria at The Competition Commission South Africa

Description

The Competition Commission seeks to appoint a Senior Analyst to join the dynamic team responsible for investigating mergers and acquisitions in the economy with the purpose of preventing mergers and acquisitions that may lead to a substantial prevention or lessening of competition in the economy or have an adverse effect on the public interest.

Key Responsibilities:

Duties include, amongst others:

• To investigate merger cases notified to the Commission in terms of Chapter 3 of the Competition Act, and accompanying Rules and to make recommendations to decision makers,
• To conduct research and provide advice to decision makers on the impact of mergers in the economy,
• To monitor merger conditions,
• To lead, supervise and provide guidance to a small team of merger analysts,
• To assist the Divisional Manager with the strategic planning, staff management, and development as well as general administration of the Mergers and Acquisitions Division.

Requirements

We are looking for a dynamic, hardworking and committed individual who is in possession of:

• Honours Degree in Economics or Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Degree. 
• 6-8 years’ experience in a legal environment or experience in economic analysis,
• 2 years' experience in a management or supervisory position.
• Prior exposure to competition law/ economics is required.
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical, communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to exercise sound judgment.

Other considerations

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

Competencies Required:

• Demonstrable understanding of competition law/economics and merger control
• Management/supervisory experience
• Excellent written, verbal, communication, and negotiation skills
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical skills

Personality and Attributes:

• Time and self-management
• An energetic, committed individual.
• Customer service orientation.
• Planning and organising.
• Teamwork.

Employment Equity:   

• Over and above operational requirements, our appointment will take into account the country’s and organisational Employment Equity imperatives.