Economist

The Competition Commission South Africa; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 350 000; Full time

Job summary

A South African regulatory body seeks an Economist for its Economic Research Bureau Division. The successful candidate will conduct robust economic research to support the Commission's mandate, analyze competition cases, and draft reports for the Competition Tribunal. Key qualifications include strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and experience in economic assessments. The role is on a five-year fixed-term contract, offering a competitive salary package based on experience.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills and ability to conduct economic research.
• Experience in drafting investigation reports and expert economic assessments.
• Ability to handle economic data and fostering collaboration with legal teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist with rigorous economic analysis of competition cases.
• Draft expert economic reports for the Competition Tribunal.
• Lead economic research in support of the Commission's strategy.

Skills

Organised

Attention to detail

Research skills

Job description

The Competition Commission seeks to recruit dynamic, hard-working and committed individuals to fill the role of Economist in the Economic Research Bureau 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 in line with the Commission s mandate to address anti-competitive conduct and evaluate mergers.

A starting annual total Cost to Company package of R 1 ?

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, amongst others, include to : Assist with the gathering of evidence and rigorous economic analysis of competition cases under investigation along with the drafting of investigation reports within the cartels, market conduct and mergers divisions.

Assist with the drafting of expert economic reports filed with the Competition Tribunal on competition cases in litigation.

Assistance to the expert economist and legal teams for cases in litigation before the Competition Tribunal, including rebuttal evidence and cross-examination of witnesses.

Contribute to and lead economic research in support of the Commission s strategy including research on specific sectors or competition issues, scoping of market inquiries, monitoring economic concentration, identification of barriers to entry and expansion, identifying the underlying causes of the high cost of living and key developments in other jurisdictions.

Contribute to and lead research into the proactive initiation of competition complaints Contribute to and lead research into regional, continental and international cross-border competition issues Contribute to the provision of the theoretical and intellectual platform for the effective implementation of the Competition Act, including the drafting of guidelines.

Assist in preparing an address to various Industry forums with respect to the economic implications of decisions taken on specific cases, participating in the meetings as appropriate.