Senior Analyst: Market Inquiry

The Market Inquiry Division conducts in-depth inquiries into the state of competition in markets where structural or behavioural features may hinder competition. Based on findings, the Commission may take action or make recommendations to address identified issues. The role requires an analytical individual capable of communicating facts and information. The successful incumbent achieves results in a logical manner, whilst maintaining quality and ensuring that standards are met. The Senior Analyst role calls for an individual who is consistent, adaptable, precise, careful, self-starting, inquisitive, friendly and confident within the required area of knowledge and expertise. The role has some specialist or technical aspects and will expose the successful candidate to different aspects of competition law and economics. A starting annual total cost to company package of R 1 294 895,38 (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: Lead work streams (under the guidance of a Principal Analyst) in carrying out the investigative work required in market inquiries, including the development of information requests and survey instruments to gather the required evidence; interviewing market participants and providing support during public hearings. Assist the Principal Analyst in the determination of the scope of a market inquiry, the identification of issues to be assessed by the market inquiry, and the evidence required to analyse those issues. Assist the Principal Analyst in the conceptualisation and development of the analytical framework for assessing the issues identified in a market inquiry. Provide day-to-day guidance to analysts and junior analysts in the market inquiry with regards to economic/ legal analysis. Undertake the analysis of evidence gathered in a market inquiry, drawing robust conclusions from such analysis. Assist the Principal Analyst in the formulation of potential remedies required to address competition distortions identified by the market inquiry. Take lead in the monitoring of compliance with the recommendations and remedial actions of a market inquiry, including engagement with relevant market participants and stakeholders. Support in leading and overseeing impact assessments to evaluate the effectiveness of recommendations and remedial actions arising from completed market inquiries, including the development of appropriate evaluation methodologies, information requests and stakeholder engagements. Present verbal and written reports to the managers and commissioners for discussion and decision-making. 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. Participate in organisational and inter-divisional activities within the Commission, including briefing Legal Counsel on matters related to market inquiries. Actively participate in strategic planning sessions and sub-committees within the Market Inquiry Division.