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Description
The Competition Commission seeks to appoint a Senior Analyst to join the dynamic team responsible for investigating mergers and acquisitions in the economy with the purpose of preventing mergers and acquisitions that may lead to a substantial prevention or lessening of competition in the economy or have an adverse effect on the public interest.
Key Responsibilities:
Duties include, amongst others:
- To investigate merger cases notified to the Commission in terms of Chapter 3 of the Competition Act, and accompanying Rules and to make recommendations to decision makers,
- To conduct research and provide advice to decision makers on the impact of mergers in the economy,
- To monitor merger conditions,
- To lead, supervise and provide guidance to a small team of merger analysts,
- To assist the Divisional Manager with the strategic planning, staff management, and development as well as general administration of the Mergers and Acquisitions Division.
Requirements
We are looking for a dynamic, hardworking and committed individual who is in possession of:
- Honours Degree in Economics or Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Degree.
- 6-8 years’ experience in a legal environment or experience in economic analysis,
- 2 years’ experience in a management or supervisory position.
- Prior exposure to competition law/ economics is required.
- Strategic thinker with strong analytical, communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to exercise sound judgment.
Other considerations
- A Master’s degree in Economics or Law will be an added advantage.
Competencies Required:
- Demonstrable understanding of competition law/economics and merger control
- Management/supervisory experience
- Excellent written, verbal, communication, and negotiation skills
- Strategic thinker with strong analytical skills
Personality and Attributes:
- Time and self-management
- An energetic, committed individual.
- Customer service orientation.
- Planning and organising.
- Teamwork.
Employment Equity:
- Over and above operational requirements, our appointment will take into account the country’s and organisational Employment Equity imperatives.
