Senior Analyst at The Competition Commission

The Competition Commission seeks to appoint a Senior Analyst in the Advocacy Division. The successful candidate will primarily be responsible for supporting The Competition Commission in investigating and resolving competition cases through advocacy and providing policy and legislative responses and analysis. The role requires the individual to be consistent, adaptable, precise, careful, self-starting, inquisitive, friendly and confident within the required area of knowledge and expertise. The position has some specialist and technical aspects and will expose the successful candidate to different aspects of competition law and economics.

A starting annual total cost to company package of R 1 157 914,14 (negotiable commensurate with experience)

Please note this position is available on a five-year fixed term contract, renewable.

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.

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.

Personality and Attributes

Over and above well-developed technical skills in your specialisation areas, the incumbent must demonstrate, inter alia:

• Fit with the Commission’s Values (Communication, Ownership, Making a difference, Professionalism, Employee Welfare, Teamwork, Efficiency).
• Be a strategic thinker.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Have strong interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work under pressure.
• Planning and organising skills.
• An energetic, committed individual with strong attention to detail. 
• Have leadership and team supervision skills.
• Have diplomacy, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

We offer:

• A competitive salary.
• A conducive, supportive, stimulating working environment.
• Exposure to excellent training opportunities.
• An opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the attainment of the Competition Commission's vision 2030 of a Growing, Deconcentrated and inclusive Economy that serves all South Africans.
• An opportunity to be part of a team of professionals dedicated to effective competition regulation in South Africa.

Employment Equity:

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

Diversity and Inclusion:

• Persons with Disability are encouraged to apply.
• The Competition Commission is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Application Process:

• Only online applications will be accepted.
• All international qualifications must be accompanied by a SAQA accreditation certificate.
• Shortlisted candidates may be required to undergo psychometric assessments.
• The successful candidate will be vetted for security purposes.
• The Commission reserves the right not to fill this position.