JUNIOR ANALYST (GRADE 8), ADVOCACY DIVISION

at  The Competition Commission

The Competition Commission seeks to appoint a Junior Analyst in the Advocacy Division. The successful candidate will primarily be responsible for supporting the Competition Commission in investigating and resolving competition cases through advocacy and to provide policy and legislative responses and analysis. The position requires the individual to be adaptable, self-starting, inquisitive and relational. The job has some specialist or technical aspects and will expose the successful candidate to different aspects of competition law and economics.

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

• A completed Honours Degree or equivalent in Economics, Law or Social Sciences.
• A Masters Degree in Economics, Law or Social Sciences added advantage
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a competition, public policy, or legislative environment
• Experience in competition law and economics an added advantage.
• Ability to conduct research and undertake complex investigations within multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience in information gathering and analysis.

Other considerations:

• Practical work exposure to area of expertise, such as sector regulation or competition law or economics, will be an added advantage.

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

• Must demonstrate fit with the Commissions Values (Communication, Ownership, Making a difference, Professionalism, Employee Welfare, Teamwork, Efficiency.
• Project or case management skills.
• High-level written and verbal communication skills.
• Diplomacy, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Research, investigation & analytical skills.
• Planning and organising.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt, work under pressure and willingness to learn.

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 subject to budget availability.
  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.

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

• Assist in conducting investigations regarding possible contraventions of the Act and relevant advocacy activities.
• Assist in conducting research and policy analysis of the regulatory landscape and make recommendations.
• Assist in conducting advocacy research and investigations to support the Competition Commission’s objectives.
• 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.
• Contribute to the implementation of the Competition Commission’s Strategic Plan, Annual Performance Plan and the Division’s Business Plan.
• Contribute to the efficient administration of the Division through compliance of protocols, procedures and systems, including knowledge management.