Junior Analyst, Market Conduct Division

4 weeks ago


Pretoria, South Africa The Competition Commission Full time

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.

**(A starting annual total cost to company package of R 835 236,40 (negotiable commensurate with experience)**
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**Please note this position is available on a five-year fixed term contract, renewable.**

**Skills and Experience**

**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.

**Other considerations**:

- Practical work exposure to area of expertise will be further considered to balance against other requirements.

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

- Assist in managing and conducting investigations regarding possible contraventions of 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.

**Personality and Attributes**

**Over and above well-developed technical skills in your specialisation areas, the incumbent must demonstrate, inter alia**:

- Fit with the Commissions Values (**C**ommunication, **O**wnership, **M**aking a difference, **P**rofessionalism, **E**mployee Welfare, **T**eamwork, **E**fficiency).
- 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.

**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.

**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.
- 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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