1. Senior Case Manager

Competition Tribunal; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 1,260,000 - 1,541,000; Full time

Job summary

The Competition Tribunal invites applications for a Senior Case Manager (five-year contract) in Pretoria. The role reports to the Head of Case Management and involves facilitating hearings, managing cases, and coordinating with lawyers, unions, and stakeholders.

Ideal candidates hold an LLB (Masters preferred), are admitted to the High Court, and have extensive knowledge of the Competition Act 89 of 1998, with at least 8 years' experience in competition law and strong research and mentoring

Qualifications

• LLB degree required; Masters degree is an advantage.
• Admitted as an Attorney/Advocate of the High Court.
• Knowledge of the Competition Act 89 of 1998 is essential.
• Research experience using electronic media is required.
• Minimum 8 years' experience in competition law is essential.
• Proficient in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to adjudicative processes by facilitating panel preparation for hearings and case management before hearings.
• Research legal, procedural, and jurisdictional matters and broader competition law issues.
• Mentor junior staff in managing cases, research, and drafting correspondence and decisions.
• Liaise with external parties including lawyers, trade unions and stakeholders in preparation for hearings.
• Keep Tribunal Members updated on developments in competition law and public policy in other jurisdictions and scholarly publications.
• Provide case overviews and pre-/post-hearing briefings on cases.
• Conduct case-specific background research to facilitate hearings.
• Draft information requests and other correspondence and reasons.
• Update the Tribunal’s electronic database and jurisprudence.
• Participate in seminars on new developments from cases.
• Contribute to institutional knowledge practices and systems.

Skills

Communication

Planning

Time management

Mentoring

Research

Competition law knowledge

Education

LLB degree

Masters degree (advantage)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

(Established by the Competition Act No. 89 of 1998)

The Competition Tribunal ("the Tribunal") is an independent adjudicative body established in terms of section 26 of the Competition Act, 89 of 1998, as amended ("the Act"). It adjudicates on competition matters including mergers and prohibited practices (including cartels and abuse of dominance cases) and acts as a court of first instance in competition matters.

In terms of section 35 of the Act, the Chairperson of the Competition Tribunal hereby invites applications for the following position in the Tribunal (Pretoria).

Senior Case Manager
Five-year contract
Annual Total Cost to Company starting at R1 400 497.00

Reporting to the Head of Case Management, the incumbent will be required to work closely with other Case Managers, Registry and Tribunal Members in facilitating the adjudicative role of the Competition Tribunal and the management of Tribunal cases allocated to the case manager. The role shall include the following:

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the Tribunal’s adjudicative processes by facilitating panel preparation for hearings, including case management processes prior to hearings.
• Researching specific legal, procedural, jurisdictional matters and broader competition law issues.
• Mentor junior staff on managing cases, research and drafting correspondence and decisions.
• Liaising with external parties including lawyers, trade unions and other stakeholders in preparation for hearings.
• Keep Tribunal Members abreast of developments in competition law and public policy in other jurisdictions and in scholarly publications.
• Provide case overviews, pre- and post-hearing briefings on cases.
• Conduct case specific background research to facilitate Tribunal hearings.
• Draft information requests, other correspondence and reasons.
• Update the Tribunal’s electronic database and jurisprudence.
• Participate in preparing and delivering seminars on new developments from cases.
• Contribute to creating and maintaining institutional knowledge practices and systems.

Qualifications, Skills and experience

• The applicant must have a minimum of an LLB degree. A Masters degree will be an added advantage.
• Admitted as an Attorney/Advocate of the High Court.
• Knowledge of the Competition Act 89 of 1998 is essential.
• Research experience using electronic media is required.
• Working experience of minimum 8 years in competition law is essential.
• Other work experience in related fields will serve as an advantage.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Planning, organising and time management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Computer skills with proficiency in MS Office.
• At least 3 years’ experience in mentoring / guiding junior staff.

The Tribunal respects diversity and is an equal opportunity and employment equity employer.