Senior Analyst: Mergers and Acquisitions

Join our committed team of competition practitioners! The Competition Commission invites you to apply for the position of Senior Analyst: Mergers and Acquisitions. The core function of a Senior Analyst is to investigate mergers and acquisitions, as part of a team and/or independently. The position reports to the Principal Analyst (Head of a Team).

A starting annual total cost to company package of 1 227 388,98 (negotiable commensurate with experience)

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

Key Responsibilities:

The main responsibilities of the incumbent will, inter alia, include:

• To investigate mergers and acquisitions notified to the Commission in terms of Chapter 3 of the Competition Act,
• To conduct research and provide advice to decision makers on the impact of mergers in the economy,
• To monitor merger conditions,
• To lead, supervise and provide guidance to a team of merger analysts,
• To assist the Divisional Manager with the strategic planning, staff management, and development as well as general administration of the Mergers and Acquisitions Division.

Minimum Requirements:

• Masters Degree in Economics or Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Degree. LLM will be given preference.
• Minimum 8 years experience in either a legal environment or in economic regulation
• Minimum 4 years prior exposure to competition law/ economics.
• Minimum 2 years management/supervisory experience
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical, communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to exercise sound judgment.

Competencies Required:

• Demonstrable understanding of competition law/economics and merger control
• Excellent written, verbal, communication, and negotiation skills
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical skills

Personality and Attributes

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

• Fit with the Commissions 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 leadership and team supervision skills.
• Have diplomacy, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

We offer:

• A competitive salary.
• A conducive, supportive, stimulating working environment.
• Exposure to excellent training opportunities.

Employment Equity:

• Over and above operational requirements, our appointment will take into account the countrys and organisational Employment Equity imperatives.

Diversity and Inclusion:

• Persons with Disability are encouraged to apply.
• The Competition Commission is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Application Process:

• All international qualifications must be accompanied by a SAQA accreditation certificate.
• Shortlisted candidates may be required to undergo psychometric assessments.
• The successful candidate will be vetted for security purposes.
• The Competition Commission reserves the right not to fill this position subject to budget availability.

Closing Date: 31 January 2025 @ 17H00.

If you meet all the criteria above and are looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference to our economy, then look no further than the Competition Commission! We look forward to receiving your comprehensive CV.

PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED. COMMUNICATION WILL BE LIMITED TO SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES.