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The Competition Commission has a range of functions in terms of Section 21 of the Competition Act. These include investigating anti-competitive conduct in contravention of the Chapter 2 of the Act; assessing the impact of mergers and acquisitions on competition and taking appropriate action; monitoring competition levels and market transparency in the economy; identifying impediments to competition and playing an advocacy role in addressing these impediments.
Key Accountabilities
The main responsibilities of the incumbent will, inter alia, include:
- Undertake investigative work required in a market inquiry, including the development of information requests and survey instruments to gather the required evidence, interviewing market participants and providing support during public hearings.
- Assist with the identification of issues to be assessed in a market inquiry.
- Conduct research required in a market inquiry, including researching international best practices and jurisdictional approaches to similar issues as those raised in the market inquiry.
- Conduct economic analysis of the evidence gathered through the market inquiry process.
- Drawing robust analytical conclusions from the economic analysis undertaken and reporting these to the Senior/ Principal Analyst, Divisional Manager and the Inquiry Panel.
- Reporting to the Senior/ Principal Analyst on the progress and outcomes of the research, including the economic underpinnings of competition issues.
- Assist in the presentation of reports to the Divisional Manager, the Inquiry Panel and Commissioners for discussion and decision-making.
- Monitor the implementation and compliance with the recommendations and remedial actions imposed in market inquiries.
- 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.
Requirements
We are looking for a dynamic, hardworking and a committed individual who meets the following requirements:
- An Honours degree in Economics. A Masters’ degree in Economics will be an added advantage.
- Strong research, analytical and writing skills are essential.
- Minimum of 3 – 5 years’ work experience in a rigorous economic analysis environment.
- Training and experience in Competition and Regulatory Economics, Microeconomics and/or Industrial Organization is considered to be advantageous.
- Knowledge and understanding of the purpose and objectives 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.
