Analyst : Market Inquiry (x2)

The Competition Commission South Africa; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 1,093,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in South Africa is seeking Analysts for their Market Inquiry Division. Responsibilities include conducting investigative work and economic analysis to support market inquiries. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail and research skills. This role offers an annual package of R1,092,619.93 on a five-year fixed-term contract.

Qualifications

• Organised and thorough individuals who enjoy challenging situations.
• Ability to conduct economic analysis and draw robust conclusions.
• Experience in conducting research and gathering facts.

Responsibilities

• Undertake investigative work required in a market inquiry.
• Conduct research required in a market inquiry, including examining best practices.
• Assist with presenting reports for decision-making.

Skills

Attention to detail

Research skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Job description

The Competition Commission is seeking to recruit dynamic, hard-working and committed individuals to fill the role of Analysts in the Market Inquiry Division. Applicants should be organised, thorough and enjoy challenging situations.

Attention to detail, ensuring quality and standards are met and keeping errors to a minimum are important factors in this position. Researching and gathering facts are an important part of the job. The successful individuals will participate in economic research and analysis in line with the Commission’s mandate.

A starting annual total cost to company package of R1 092 619.93 (negotiable commensurate with experience)

Please note this position is available on a five-year fixed term contract, renewable.

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.