Analyst : Mergers and Acquisitions

Join our committed team of competition practitioners! The Competition Commission invites you to apply for the position of 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 R 1 035 658,70 (negotiable commensurate with experience)

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

Key Responsibilities:

Duties include, amongst others:

• The investigation, research and analysis of the effects of mergers in terms of the Competition Act.
• Report writing
• Liaison with merging parties and other interested parties.
• Representation of merger investigation findings to the decision-makers in the Competition Commission and the Competition Tribunal.
• To assist with administration, policy development and strategic planning within the Competition Commission.
• The monitoring of mergers conditionally approved by the Competition Commission.

Minimum Requirements:

We are looking for a dynamic, hardworking and committed individual who is in possession of:

• A Masters Degree in Economics or LLB. An LLM would be advantageous.
• Minimum of 3 years experience and exposure in a legal environment or experience and exposure to economic regulation, research or analysis
• A minimum of 2 years prior exposure to competition law/ economics or regulatory economics

Employment Equity:

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

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.
• The Competition Commissions Policies are in compliance with the Protection of Personal information Act 4 of 2013.

We offer:

• A competitive salary.
• A conducive, supportive, stimulating working environment.
• Exposure to excellent training opportunities.
• An opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the attainment of the Competition Commissions vision 2030 of a Growing and inclusive Economy that serves all South Africans.

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.

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 ONLY. THE COMMISSION RESERVES THE RIGHT NOT TO PROCEED WITH THE APPOINTMENT OF ANY VACANT AND ADVERTISED POSITION.