Description:

The Competition Commission seeks to appoint an Analyst to join the dynamic team responsible for investigating mergers and acquisitions in the economy with the purpose of preventing mergers and acquisitions that may lead to a substantial prevention or lessening of competition in the economy or have an adverse effect on the public interest.

A starting annual total cost to company package of 977 036,51 (negotiable commensurate with experience)

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

Key Responsibilities:

Duties include, amongst others:

• The investigation, research and analysis of the effects of mergers in terms of the Competition Act.
• Report writting
• 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:

We are looking for a dynamic, hardworking and committed individual who is in possession of:

• An Honours’ Degree in Economics or LLB. A Masters’ Degree in Economics or an LLM would be advantageous.
• 3 - 5 years’ experience and exposure in a legal environment or experience and exposure to economic analysis.
• A minimum of 2 years prior exposure to competition law/ economics
• Understanding and interest on competition matters.

Other considerations:

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

Personality and Attributes:

• Time and self-management
• An energetic, committed individual.
• Customer service orientation.
• Planning and organising.
• Teamwork.

Employment Equity:   

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

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.
• The Competition Commission’s  ("the Commission") Policies are in compliance with the Protection of Personal information Act 4 of 2013.

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.

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