Description:

If you have an aptitude for investigating; research and analysis of complex economic or legal issues, and you are interested in joining our hard-working team of competition practitioners, then the Competition Commission's Mergers and Acquisitions Division invites you to apply for the position of Junior Analyst. The core function of a Junior Analyst is to investigate mergers and acquisitions, as part of a team and/or independently.

A starting annual total cost to company package of R 835 236,40 (Negotiable, commensurate with experience)

Please note that this position is available on a five (5) year fixed-term contract, renewable.

Key Accountabilities

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

• The investigation, research and analysis of the competitive effects of mergers in terms of Chapter 3 of the Competition Act.
• Writing of reports on mergers and liaison with merging parties and other interested parties.
• Representation of merger investigation findings to the decision-makers in the Competition Commission and the Competition Tribunal.
• To assist with administration, policy development and strategic planning and implementation in the Competition Commission.
• The monitoring of mergers conditionally approved by the Competition Commission.

Requirements:

Minimum Requirements:

We are looking for an individual who meets the following requirements:

• An Honours Degree in Economics or a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Degree.
• MUST have at least 2 years’ experience of which 1 year MUST be within Competition.

Other considerations:

• Practical work exposure to area of expertise will be further considered to balance against other requirements.
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical, communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to exercise sound judgment.
• Understanding and interest on competition matters.

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 Commission's Values (Communication, Ownership, Making a difference, Professionalism, Employee Welfare, Teamwork, Efficiency.
• Be a Visionary. A strategic thinker.
• Have strong interpersonal skills.
• Have transformational leadership skills.
• Change 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 and inclusive Economy that serves all South Africans.

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:

• 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 Competition Commission reserves the right not to fill this position.

Closing Date: Friday 14 June 2024 @ 17H00.

If you meet all the criteria above and are looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference to our economy, then look no further than the Competition Commission! We look forward to receiving your comprehensive CV.

PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED. COMMUNICATION WILL BE LIMITED TO SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES ONLY. THE COMMISSION RESERVES THE RIGHT NOT TO PROCEED WITH THE APPOINTMENT OF ANY VACANT AND ADVERTISED POSITION.