JUNIOR ANALYST (GRADE 8), MARKET CONDUCT DIVISION

at  The Competition Commission

An exciting opportunity exists for Junior Analysts within the Market Conduct Division at The Competition Commission.
This is an opportunity to get exposure to different industries of the economy as well as enhance your project management and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
If you are dynamic self-starter with an appetite for investigation; research and analysis of complex economic or legal issues, we invite you to apply and take your career to the next level.

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

• At least an Honours degree in Economics or a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree.
• 2 to 3 years relevant working experience. Experience in Competition Law will be an added advantage
• Ability to undertake complex investigations independently and within multidisciplinary teams; lead investigation teams; possess written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills; and stakeholder management skills.
• Working experience in information collection and analysis, both on a tactical and strategic level.

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 diplomacy, 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.

• Assist in managing and conducting investigations regarding possible contraventions of the Competition Act
• Investigate applications for exemption from practices prohibited by the Competition Act.
• Assist with the economic and legal analysis of cases.
• Undertake complex investigations independently and within multidisciplinary teams.
• Present verbal and written reports and recommendations to the Managers and the Commissioner for decision-making.
• Contribute to the strategic and operational planning of the Market Conduct Division.