Senior Analyst: Market Inquiry

The Competition Commission (Commission) is seeking to recruit dynamic, hard-working and committed individuals to fill the positions of Senior Analysts in the Market Inquiry Division. The job requires applicants to have a need to achieve results in a logical manner, whilst at the same time maintaining quality and ensuring that standards are met.

The Senior Analyst role calls for an analytical person who is capable of communicating facts and information to others. The job holder should be consistent, adaptable, precise, careful, self-starting, inquisitive, friendly and confident within the required area of knowledge and expertise. The job has some specialist or technical aspects and is likely to expose the successful candidate to different aspects of competition law and economics.

A starting annual total cost to company package of R 1 227,388.98 (negotiable commensurate with experience)

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

Key Accountabilities

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

• Lead work streams (under the guidance of a Principal Analyst) in carrying out the investigative work required in market inquiries, including the development of information requests and survey instruments to gather the required evidence; interviewing market participants and providing support during public hearings.
• Assist the Principal Analyst in the determination of the scope of a market inquiry, the identification of issues to be assessed by the market inquiry, and the evidence required to analyse those issues.
• Assist the Principal Analyst in the conceptualisation and development of the analytical framework for assessing the issues identified in a market inquiry.
• Provide day-to-day guidance to analysts and junior analysts in the market inquiry with regards to economic/ legal analysis.
• Undertake the analysis of evidence gathered in a market inquiry, drawing robust conclusions from such analysis.
• Assist the Principal Analyst in the formulation of potential remedies required to address competition distortions identified by the market inquiry.
• Take lead in the monitoring of compliance with the recommendations and remedial actions of a market inquiry.
• Present verbal and written reports to the managers and commissioners for discussion and decision-making.
• Assist the Principal Analyst to provide post-inquiry litigation support.
• Act as a representative of the Commission within the framework of the Competition Act when communicating with business, consumers, government agencies and other stakeholders.
• Participate in organisational and inter-divisional activities within the Commission, including briefing Legal Counsel on matters related to market inquiries.
• Actively participate in strategic planning sessions and sub-committees within the Market Inquiry Division.

Skills and Experience

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

• An LLM or Masters degree in Economics.
• 5 – 7 years Economics or Legal work experience; it would be advantageous if the experience is in economic regulation and/ or competition.
• Strong analytical and writing skills, and experience in managing research are essential.
• Proven Project Management experience will be an advantage.
• Strong investigative skills will be an advantage.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Competition Act, the Competition Commission and the South African economy is highly recommended.

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 (Communication, Ownership, Making a difference, Professionalism, Employee Welfare, Teamwork, Efficiency).
• Be a visionary and strategic thinker.
• Have strong Interpersonal skills.
• Have transformational leadership skills.
• Change management skills.

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.

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.

Closing Date: 31 January 2025 @ 17H00.

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.

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