Current Jobs at The Competition Commission

Job Description

The Competition Commission seeks to appoint an 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 to provide policy and legislative responses and analysis. The position requires the individual to be adaptable, self-starting, inquisitive and relational. The job has some specialist or technical aspects and will expose the successful candidate to different aspects of competition law and economics.

Minimum Requirements

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

• A completed Honours Degree or equivalent in Economics, Law or Social Sciences.
• A Masters Degree in Economics, Law or Social Sciences added advantage
• At least 4 years’ experience in a competition, public policy or legislative environment.
• Ability to conduct research and undertake complex investigations within multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience in information gathering and analysis.

Other considerations:

• Practical work exposure to area of expertise, such as sector regulation or competition law or economics, will be an added advantage.

Key Responsibilities

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

• Assist in conducting investigations regarding possible contraventions of the Act and relevant advocacy activities.
• Assist in conducting research and policy analysis of the regulatory landscape and make recommendations.
• Assist in conducting advocacy research and investigations to support the Competition Commission’s objectives.
• 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 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:
• Must demonstrate fit with the Commissions Values (Communication, Ownership, Making a difference, Professionalism, Employee Welfare, Teamwork, Efficiency.
• Project or case management skills.
• High-level written and verbal communication skills.
• Diplomacy, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Research, investigation & analytical skills.
• Planning and organising.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt, work under pressure and willingness to learn.

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Job Description

The Competition Commission seeks to recruit dynamic, hard-working and committed individuals to fill the role of an economist in the Economic Research Bureau Division. Applicants should be organised, thorough and enjoy challenging situations. Attention to detail, ensuring quality and standards are met and keeping errors to a minimum are important factors in this position. Researching and gathering facts are an important part of the job.   The successful individuals will participate in economic research in line with the Commission’s mandate to address anti-competitive conduct and evaluate mergers.

Skills and Experience

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

• Applicants MUST have a Masters degree in Economics.
• Training and experience in Microeconomics, Econometrics, Industrial Organization and/or International Trade is considered to be advantageous.
• Strong analytical skills are essential.
• Minimum of 4 - 6 years work experience in a rigorous economic analysis environment.
• 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:

• Practical work exposure to area of expertise will be further considered to balance against other requirements.

Key Accountabilities

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

• Assist with the rigorous economic analysis of competition cases.
• Contribute to the provision of the theoretical and intellectual platform for the effective implementation of the Competition Act.
• Advise other divisions with regard to economic underpinnings of competition issues.

Personality and Attributes

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

• Fit with the Commissions 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.

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Job Description

The Competition Commission seeks to appoint a Junior 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 to provide policy and legislative responses and analysis. The position requires the individual to be adaptable, self-starting, inquisitive and relational. The job has some specialist or technical aspects and will expose the successful candidate to different aspects of competition law and economics.

Minimum Requirements

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

• A completed Honours Degree or equivalent in Economics or Law.
• A Masters Degree in Economics or Law added advantage
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a competition, public policy, or legislative environment
• Experience in competition law and economics an added advantage.
• Ability to conduct research and undertake complex investigations within multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience in information gathering and analysis.

Other considerations:

• Practical work exposure to area of expertise, such as sector regulation or competition law or economics, will be an added advantage.

Key Responsibilities

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

• Assist in conducting investigations regarding possible contraventions of the Act and relevant advocacy activities.
• Assist in conducting research and policy analysis of the regulatory landscape and make recommendations.
• Assist in conducting advocacy research and investigations to support the Competition Commission’s objectives.
• 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 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:
• Must demonstrate fit with the Commissions Values (Communication, Ownership, Making a difference, Professionalism, Employee Welfare, Teamwork, Efficiency.
• Project or case management skills.
• High-level written and verbal communication skills.
• Diplomacy, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Research, investigation & analytical skills.
• Planning and organising.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt, work under pressure and willingness to learn.

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Skills and Experience

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

• At least an Honours degree in Economics or a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree.
• 2 to 3 years relevant working experience. Experience in Competition Law will be an added advantage
• Ability to undertake complex investigations independently and within multidisciplinary teams; lead investigation teams; possess written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills; and stakeholder management skills.
• Working experience in information collection and analysis, both on a tactical and strategic level.

Other considerations:

• Practical work exposure to area of expertise will be further considered to balance against other requirements.

Key Accountabilities:

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

• Assist in managing and conducting investigations regarding possible contraventions of the Competition Act
• Investigate applications for exemption from practices prohibited by the Competition Act.
• Assist with the economic and legal analysis of cases.
• Undertake complex investigations independently and within multidisciplinary teams.
• Present verbal and written reports and recommendations to the Managers and the Commissioner for decision-making.
• Contribute to the strategic and operational planning of the Market Conduct Division.

Personality and Attributes

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

• Fit with the Commissions 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.

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Skills and Experience

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

• An LLB Degree or equivalent qualification and Admission as an Attorney / Advocate (if Admitted as an Advocate, must have served and completed pupillage).
• Min 8-10 years post admission experience, of which three (3) years must preferably include management experience. Added advantaged +10 years post admission experience.
• Litigation experience, preferably civil and commercial.
• Competition Law experience is an advantage.
• Drafting, analytical and litigation skills.

Other considerations:

• Practical work exposure to area of expertise will be further considered to balance against other requirements.

Key Accountabilities

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

• To contribute to the planning and execution of the annual performance plan and business plan of the Legal Services Division and to participate in the Commission’s strategic planning processes and committees.
• To manage, supervise and evaluate the performance of a team of legal counsel.
• To provide strategic and substantive guidance on competition cases handled by team members in order to ensure expeditious and effective prosecution of firms that contravene the Competition Act, and effective presentation of mergers and acquisition transactions.
• To provide and supervise the provision of timely and well researched legal advice to the Commission.
• To manage and litigate cases before the Competition Tribunal, Competition Appeal Court, High Court, Supreme Court of Appeal and the Constitutional Court.
• To instruct, brief and manage attorneys and counsel representing the Commission.
• To assist in negotiating and concluding consent and settlement agreements; and
• To co-ordinate, facilitate and execute activities to build internal capacity for legal compliance, drafting and litigation.

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 self-starter.
• Able to work under pressure.
• Energetic and committed  with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Sound project management skills.
• Strong litigation, drafting and analytical skills.
• Case management skills.Interpersonal and leadership skills

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Minimum Requirements:

We are looking for a committed individual who meets the following requirements:

• Honours Degree in Economics or Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Degree. Masters in Economics or LLM will be given preference.
• Minimum 6 years’ experience in a legal environment or economic analysis, 8 years’ experience recommended.
• Demonstrate leadership skills. 
• Prior exposure to competition law/ economics is required.
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical, communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to exercise sound judgment.

Competencies Required:

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

 Key Responsibilities:

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

• 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.

Personality and Attributes

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

• Fit with the Commissions 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.

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Skills and Experience

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

• At least an Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or equivalent qualification and 1- 3 years working experience in complex investigations. Experience in investigating competition law cases will be an added advantage.
• Ability to undertake complex investigations independently and within multidisciplinary teams; lead investigation teams; possess written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills; and stakeholder management skills.
• Working experience in information collection and analysis, both on a tactical and strategic level.

Other considerations:

• Practical work exposure to area of expertise will be further considered to balance against other requirements.

Key Accountabilities

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

• To investigate contraventions of section 4(1) (b) of the Competition Act.
• To administer the Commission's Corporate Leniency Policy.
• To write, review and present investigation reports.
• To assist with executing strategy and the business plan of the Division

Personality and Attributes

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

• Fit with the Commissions 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.