Description

The Competition Commissions Mergers and Acquisitions Division invites you to apply for the position of Junior Analyst . The core function of a Junior Analyst is to investigate mergers and acquisitions and monitor merger conditions, as part of a team and/or independently.

Key Accountabilities

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

• The investigation, research and analysis of the competitive effects of mergers in terms of Chapter 3 of the Competition Act.
• Representation of merger investigation findings to the decision-makers in the Competition Commission and the Competition Tribunal.
• To assist with administration, policy development and strategic planning and implementation in the Competition Commission.
• The monitoring of mergers conditionally approved by the Competition Commission.

Minimum Requirements:

We are looking for an individual who meets the following requirements:

• An Honours Degree in Economics or a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Degree.
• MUST have at least 2 years’ experience of which 1 year MUST be in economic regulation and/or competition.

Other considerations:

• Practical work exposure to area of expertise will be further considered to balance against other requirements.
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical, communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to exercise sound judgment.
• Understanding and interest on competition matters.

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 ( C ommunication, O wnership, M aking a difference, P rofessionalism, E mployee Welfare, T eamwork, E fficiency.
• A strategic thinker
• Be a Visionary. A 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 Commissions 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.
• 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.