DIVISIONAL ASSISTANT (GRADE 10), MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS DIVISION

at  The Competition Commission

The Competition Commission is looking to appoint a Divisional Assistant to provide administrative support service to the Mergers and Acquisitions Division so that support activities are coordinated, administered and processed efficiently and professionally.

A STARTING ANNUAL TOTAL COST TO COMPANY PACKAGE OF R588 660.41(NEGOTIABLE COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE)

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

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A DYNAMIC, HARDWORKING, AND COMMITTED INDIVIDUAL WHO MEETS THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:

• Matric, plus a 3-year administrative National Diploma.
• 3 - 5 years proven administrative experience. Paralegal experience an added advantage.
• Must be able to work in a multi-disciplinary team with minimum supervision.
• Knowledge of Pastel
• Relevant legislation and Treasury requirements.
• Knowledge of Legal/Economic environment and processes
• Be able to work under pressure and have a strong administrative background.
• Attention to detail
• Good planning and organisational skills and abilities.
• Computer literacy, effective communication, and interpersonal skills are necessary requirements.

Other considerations:

• Emotional intelligence and discreetness
• Basic financial acumen
• Ability to work in a highly pressurised environment.
• Team player
• Project management
• Report writing skills (high proficiency in PowerPoint and Microsoft office word and excel).
• Integrity and Confidentiality
• Practical work exposure to area of expertise will be further considered to balance against other requirements.

OVER AND ABOVE WELL-DEVELOPED TECHNICAL SKILLS IN YOUR SPECIALISATION AREAS, THE INCUMBENT MUST DEMONSTRATE, INTER ALIA:

• Fit with the Commission’s 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 negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

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.

Reporting to the Divisional Manager, the Divisional Assistant duties include, amongst others