Senior Analyst ( Advocacy

Overview

This role is suited to individuals who have progressed beyond foundational technical functions and are able to operate independently, manage complexity, and provide strategic input across multidisciplinary teams. It requires a consistent, detail-oriented, adaptable, and self-driven individual with demonstrated depth in policy research, advocacy, and economic or legal analysis. The position offers exposure to advanced issues in competition law, policy-making, and regulatory economics.

A starting annual total cost to company package of R  (negotiable commensurate with experience)

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

• Provide guidance to and supervise analysts, junior analysts and cadets in the Division with regards to research, advocacy projects and investigations.
• Identify research activities and priorities relevant to the development of competition policy.
• Oversee, coordinate and conduct advocacy research and projects to support the Competition Commission’s objectives.
• Oversee, coordinate and conduct analysis of regulatory and policy issues arising and make recommendations.
• Oversee, coordinate and conduct investigations regarding possible contraventions of the Act and supervise teams towards the resolution of competition cases through advocacy and/or referral to other divisions.
• Assist in identifying training and development needs of junior staff.
• Act as a representative of the Commission within the framework of the Competition Act when communicating with business, consumers, employer/employee representatives and other government agencies.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the Competition Commission’s Strategic Plan, Annual Performance Plan and the Division’s Business Plan.
• Contribute to the efficient administration of the Division through compliance of protocols, procedures and systems, including knowledge management.

• Completed Honours Degree in Economics, Law or Social Sciences (related).
• Minimum 6 years of work experience including at least 2 years track record of independently leading complex projects or investigations within multi-disciplinary teams within a competition authority or a regulatory body or a specialist economic research environment.
• Proven experience in the supervision and mentorship of junior staff members.
• Proven ability to critically evaluate legislative frameworks and policy documents and make strategic recommendations.
• Experience in information gathering and analysis, both on a tactical and strategic level.
• Strong skills and demonstrable experience in economic research and analysis.
• Project management experience.
• Ability to undertake complex investigations independently and within multidisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge and understanding of the purpose and objectives of the Competition Act, the Competition Commission and the South African economy is highly recommended.

• A Master’s degree in Economics, Law or Social Sciences will be an added advantage.
• An added advantage will be given to candidates who have managed professionals in structured roles, within analytical or research environments.

Over and above well-developed technical skills in your specialisation areas, the incumbent must demonstrate, inter alia:

• Fit with the Commission’s 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 transformational leadership and team supervision skills.
• Change management skills.
• Have diplomacy and negotiation skills.
• Independent decision-making, stakeholder management beyond entry or developmental levels.

• A conducive, supportive, stimulating working environment.
• Exposure to excellent training opportunities.
• An opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the attainment of the Competition…