The Competition Commission
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The new South African government signaled its intention to review the South African competition law regime in the White Paper on Reconstruction and Development in 1994 (Notice 1954 Gazette 16085 of 23 November 1994). The need for a new competition policy in South Africa must be seen in the context of a historical legacy of excessive economic concentration an…
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Economist, Economic Research Bureau Division (Grade 7)
Job Type Contract
Qualification Masters
Experience 4 – 6 years
Location Gauteng
City Pretoria
Job Field Law / Legal 
Salary Range R750,000 – R1,000,000/month
Skills and Experience
We are looking for a dynamic, hardworking and a committed individual who meets the following requirements:
Applicants MUST have a Masters degree in Economics.
Training and experience in Microeconomics, Econometrics, Industrial Organization and/or International Trade is considered to be advantageous.
Strong analytical skills are essential.
Minimum of 4 – 6 years work experience in a rigorous economic analysis environment.
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.
Key Accountabilities
The main responsibilities of the incumbent will, inter alia, include: To
Assist with the rigorous economic analysis of competition cases.
Contribute to the provision of the theoretical and intellectual platform for the effective implementation of the Competition Act.
Advise other divisions with regard to economic underpinnings of competition issues.
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 (Communication, Ownership, Making a difference, Professionalism, Employee Welfare, Teamwork, Efficiency).
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:
An opportunity for you to actively participate in reaching the objectives of building an efficient, functioning, deconcentrated and inclusive economy for all South Africans.
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.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified? Go to The Competition Commission on compcom.simplify.hr to apply
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