Director, Investigation and Enforcement Division, Grade E14

Malaysia Competition Commission; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Malaysia Competition Commission is seeking a Director for the Investigation and Enforcement Division. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in investigation and enforcement, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to promoting competition. Responsibilities include policy formulation, staff supervision, and liaising with government agencies. This role requires excellent bilingual communication skills and a solid understanding of competition laws.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years’ experience in investigation and enforcement.
• Knowledge of competition policies and laws.

Responsibilities

• Policy formulation and investigation management.
• Enforcement and reporting responsibilities.

Skills

Analytical

Problem Solving

Leadership

Bilingual Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree with honors

Master’s degree in Economics, Law

Job description

Director, Investigation and Enforcement Division, Grade E14

Fewer than 15 applicants. Your chances are good!

Malaysia Competition Commission (MyCC)

The Malaysia Competition Commission (MyCC) is an independent body established under the Competition Commission Act 2010 to enforce the Competition Act 2010. The Acts aim to encourage national economic development by promoting and protecting market competition and safeguarding consumer interests.

Main Functions of the Commission

The Competition Commission Act 2010 empowers MyCC to enforce the Competition Act, issue guidelines, advocate for competition, conduct studies, and educate the public on benefits of competition.

Candidate Eligibility

• Must be a Malaysian citizen.
• Must be at least 18 years old at the closing date of the application.

Language Qualification

• Must have at least Grade C in Malay Language at the Malaysian Certificate of Education or equivalent recognized qualification.

Position: Director, Investigation and Enforcement Division, Grade E14

Qualifications required:

• Bachelor’s degree with honors or Master’s degree in Economics, Law, or related fields recognized by the Government, or an equivalent qualification.
• Or an Honors Bachelor's Degree from local institutions or equivalent.

Additional Requirements:

• Minimum of 15 years’ experience in investigation and enforcement or related areas.
• Knowledge of competition policies and laws, domestic or international.
• Familiarity with government policies and experience liaising with government agencies.
• Excellent bilingual communication skills in Bahasa Malaysia and English; proficiency in a third language is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills; ability to build stakeholder relationships.

Desirable qualities include commitment, interpersonal skills, resilience, professionalism, and integrity. Responsibilities encompass policy formulation, investigation management, enforcement, reporting, and staff supervision, among others.

Note: This description provides a general overview and is not exhaustive. The Malaysia Competition Commission may amend responsibilities as needed.