Job Description

This role offers opportunity to broaden your exposure across various industries while enhancing your expertise in project management and stakeholder engagement.



If you are a dynamic self-starter with a passion for investigation, research, and the analysis of complex economic or legal issues, we encourage you to apply and take your career to the next level.

A starting annual total cost to company package of R 1 035 658,70 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:

Assist in managing and conducting complex investigations regarding possible contraventions of the Act. Assist with the legal/ economic analysis of cases. Present verbal and written reports and recommendations to the Managers and the Commissioner for decision-making. 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. Lead investigation teams and/or work streams, with assistance from the Senior Investigator/Senior Analyst. Assist in briefing legal counsel on matters to be referred to the Competition Tribunal.

Skills and Experience

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

Honours degree in Economics or Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Degree. Masters in Economics or LLM will be added advantage Minimum of 4 - 6 years Economics or Legal experience, preference if this experience is in a Regulatory environment. Experience in Competition Law is an added advantage. Strong investigative and analytical skills. Good project management experience working in multi-disciplinary investigation teams.

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:


Must demonstrate fit with the Commissions Values (

C

ommunication,

O

wnership,

M

aking a difference,

P

rofessionalism,

E

mployee Welfare,

T

eamwork,

E

fficiency. Be a Visionary. A strategic thinker. Have strong Interpersonal skills. Have transformational leadership skills. Change management skills.

We offer:

A supportive and 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 Competitive, Dynamic, Deconcentrated 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

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Closing Date: 7 March 2025

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 MAY BE LIMITED TO SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES ONLY. THE COMMISSION RESERVES THE RIGHT NOT TO PROCEED WITH THE APPOINTMENT OF ANY VACANT AND ADVERTISED POSITION.