Senior Case Manager at Competition Tribunal

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the Tribunal’s adjudicative processes by facilitating panel preparation for hearings, including case management processes prior to hearings.
• Researching specific legal, procedural, jurisdictional matters and broader competition law issues.
• Mentor junior staff on managing cases, research and drafting correspondence and decisions.
• Liaising with external parties including lawyers, trade unions and other stakeholders in preparation for hearings.
• Keep Tribunal Members abreast of developments in competition law and public policy in other jurisdictions and in scholarly publications.
• Provide case overviews, pre- and post-hearing briefings on cases.
• Conduct case specific background research to facilitate Tribunal hearings.
• Draft information requests, other correspondence and reasons.
• Update the Tribunal’s electronic database and jurisprudence.
• Participate in preparing and delivering seminars on new developments from cases.
• Contribute to creating and maintaining institutional knowledge practices and systems

Qualifications, Skills and experience

• The applicant must have a minimum of an LLB degree. A Masters degree will be an added advantage.
• Admitted as an Attorney/Advocate of the High Court.
• Knowledge of the Competition Act 89 of 1998 is essential.
• Research experience using electronic media is required.
• Working experience of minimum 8 years in competition law is essential.
• Other work experience in related fields will serve as an advantage.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Planning, organising and time management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Computer skills with proficiency in MS Office.
• At least 3 years’ experience in mentoring /guiding junior staff