Jobs at The Competition Commission

Key Accountabilities

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

• To provide guidance to economist(s) and junior economist(s) in the Division with regards to case analysis.
• Identify research activities and priorities relevant to the development of competition policy. Report and account for case activities in the division.
• Advise other divisions with regard to economic underpinnings of competition issues.
• Contribute to the provision of the theoretical and intellectual platform for the effective implementation of the Competition Act.

Requirements

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

• Applicants MUST have a Masters degree in Economics, with training and experience in Advanced Microeconomics, Applied Micro Econometrics, Industrial Organization and International Trade being an advantage. 
• 6 - 8 years’ competition and regulatory environment work experience, including a track record of independently leading complex projects or investigations within multi-disciplinary teams within a regulatory body or a specialist economic research environment.
• Proven experience in the supervision and mentorship of junior staff members.
• Strong analytical skills and experience in managing research are essential.
• 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.

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 Visionary. A strategic thinker.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• The ability to work under pressure.
• An energetic, committed individual with strong attention to detail.
• Interpersonal and leadership skills. 

We offer:

• A competitive compensation structure
• A supportive, stimulating working environment
• An opportunity for you to actively participate in reaching the objectives of building an efficient, functioning, free and fair economy for all South Africans.
• Exposure to excellent training opportunities.
• An opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the attainment of the Commission's Vision 2030 of a Competitive, Dynamic, Deconcentrated and inclusive Economy that serves all South Africans 

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Key Accountabilities 

The main responsibilities of the incumbent will, amongst others, include to: 

• Assist with the gathering of evidence and rigorous economic analysis of competition cases under investigation along with the drafting of investigation reports within the cartels, market conduct and mergers divisions. 
• Assist with the drafting of expert economic reports filed with the Competition Tribunal on competition cases in litigation. 
• Assistance to the expert economist and legal teams for cases in litigation before the Competition Tribunal, including rebuttal evidence and cross-examination of witnesses. 
• Contribute to and lead economic research in support of the Commission’s strategy including research on specific sectors or competition issues, scoping of market inquiries, monitoring economic concentration, identification of barriers to entry and expansion, identifying the underlying causes of the high cost of living and key developments in other jurisdictions.  
• Contribute to and lead research into the proactive initiation of competition complaints   
• Contribute to and lead research into regional, continental and international cross-border competition issues 
• Contribute to the provision of the theoretical and intellectual platform for the effective implementation of the Competition Act, including the drafting of guidelines. 
• Assist in preparing an address to various Industry forums with respect to the economic implications of decisions taken on specific cases, participating in the meetings as appropriate. 

Requirements

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. 

Primary Purpose of the job: 

• To conduct economic research, case analysis and competition policy development; ensuring the application of sound economic principles in all work performed.

Personality and Attributes 

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

• 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. 

We offer: 

• An opportunity for you to actively participate in reaching the objectives of building an efficient, functioning, deconcentrated and inclusive economy for all South Africans. 
• A competitive compensation structure. 
• A supportive, stimulating working environment. 
• Exposure to excellent training opportunities. 
• An opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the attainment of the Commission's vision 2030 of a Competitive, Dynamic, Deconcentrated that serves all South Africans.