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MANAGER LITIGATION: LEGAL SERVICES DIVISION (GRADE 4)
The Competition Commission
Pretoria, Gauteng
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Closing Date 15 December 2023

Job Details
Division: Legal Services
Minimum experience: Director
Company primary industry: Public Policy
Job functional area: Legal

Job Description
The Competition Commission is looking for a dynamic, seasoned and experienced litigator possessing extensive experience in practicing at the bar or a law firm.
The prospective candidate should essentially be a litigation specialist who has appeared before courts and handled complex civil or commercial and/or competition cases.

We offer a competitive market related total cost to company package of R 1 866 509,22
(Negotiable commensurate with experience)

Please note that the position is available on a five (5) year fixed term contract (which may be renewed at the exclusive and sole discretion of the Commission and is subject to the signing of a performance agreement).

Minimum requirements:

A Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree or equivalent legal qualification and admission as an attorney / advocate (if admitted as an advocate, the candidate must have served and completed pupillage). All international qualifications must be accompanied by a SAQA accreditation certificate.
Fifteen years (15) years post admission experience, of which at least five (5) years must preferably include management experience.
Litigation experience, preferably civil and commercial (proven track record of cases must be submitted)
Superior drafting, analytical and litigation skills.

Key Responsibilities:

To appear and represent the Commission in the Competition Tribunal, Competition Appeal Court or any court in trial proceedings, appeal and review proceedings, contested merger hearings, application proceedings etc.
Drafting pleadings, giving advice on evidence, preparing witness statements, leading and cross-examining witnesses, preparing and presenting heads of argument.
Prosecuting and opposing appeals in the Competition Appeal Court.
To provide high quality advise to the Commission on the litigation strategy of cases.
To advise on and to provide superior legal solutions to procedural and substantive legal challenges arising from the Commission’s litigation;
To develop and apply a project management approach to the litigation of cases in the Competition Tribunal in order to ensure expeditious and effective prosecution of cases;
To provide strategic leadership to the Commission litigation teams;
To build the internal litigation capacity of the Commission;
To undertake research and advice the Commission on emerging trends in the litigation pipeline and
To assess, evaluate and advise on the strengths and weaknesses of theories of harm and economic evidence in abuse of dominance and merger investigations.

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

Must demonstrate fit with the Commissions Values. (Communication, Ownership, Making a difference, Professionalism, Employee Welfare, Teamwork, Efficiency)
Strong, problem solving skills;
Be a self-starter;
Able to work under pressure;
Energetic and committed with strong attention to detail;
Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills;
Sound project management skills;
Strong litigation, drafting and analytical skills;
Case management skills; and
Interpersonal and leadership skills.

We offer:

A competitive salary.
A conducive, supportive, stimulating working environment.
Exposure to excellent training opportunities.
Exposure to excellent local and international training opportunities in the field of competition economics and law.
An opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the attainment of the Competition Commission's 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 country’s 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.

An indication of representivity profile by applicants will expedite the processing of applications.

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.

PRINCIPAL LEGAL COUNSEL, LEGAL SERVICES DIVISION (GRADE 5)
The Competition Commission
Pretoria, Gauteng
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Closing Date 08 December 2023

Job Details
Division: Legal Services
Minimum experience: Director
Company primary industry: Public Policy
Job functional area: Legal

Job Description
The Competition Commission seeks to appoint a dynamic, hard-working and committed individual to fill a Principal Legal Counsel position in the Legal Serviced Division.

Please note that the position is available on a five-year fixed term contract.
(may be renewed at the exclusive and sole discretion of the Commission and is subject to the signing of a performance agreement)

A starting annual total cost to company package of R1 665 608,87
(Negotiable commensurate with experience)

Skills and Experience
We are looking for a dynamic, hardworking and a committed individual who meets the following requirements:

An LLB Degree or equivalent qualification and Admission as an Attorney / Advocate (if Admitted as an Advocate, must have served and completed pupillage).
Min 8-10 years post admission experience, of which three (3) years must preferably include management experience. Added advantaged +10 years post admission experience.
Litigation experience, preferably civil and commercial.
Competition Law experience is an advantage.
Drafting, analytical and litigation skills.

Other considerations:

Practical work exposure to area of expertise will be further considered to balance against other requirements.

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

To contribute to the planning and execution of the annual performance plan and business plan of the Legal Services Division and to participate in the Commission’s strategic planning processes and committees.
To manage, supervise and evaluate the performance of a team of legal counsel.
To provide strategic and substantive guidance on competition cases handled by team members in order to ensure expeditious and effective prosecution of firms that contravene the Competition Act, and effective presentation of mergers and acquisition transactions.
To provide and supervise the provision of timely and well researched legal advice to the Commission.
To manage and litigate cases before the Competition Tribunal, Competition Appeal Court, High Court, Supreme Court of Appeal and the Constitutional Court.
To instruct, brief and manage attorneys and counsel representing the Commission.
To assist in negotiating and concluding consent and settlement agreements; and
To co-ordinate, facilitate and execute activities to build internal capacity for legal compliance, drafting and litigation.

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

Must demonstrate fit with the Commissions Values. (Communication, Ownership, Making a difference, Professionalism, Employee Welfare, Teamwork, Efficiency).
Be a self-starter.
Able to work under pressure.
Energetic and committed with strong attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
Sound project management skills.
Strong litigation, drafting and analytical skills.
Case management skills.
Interpersonal and leadership skills

We offer:

A competitive salary.
A conducive, supportive, stimulating working environment.
Exposure to excellent training opportunities.
Exposure to excellent local and international training opportunities in the field of competition economics and law.
An opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the attainment of the Competition Commission's 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 country’s 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.

LEGAL SECRETARY (GRADE 10), LEGAL SERVICES DIVISION
The Competition Commission
Pretoria, Gauteng
Contract

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Closing Date 08 December 2023

Job Details
Department: other
Minimum experience: Entry Level
Company primary industry: Public Policy
Job functional area: Legal

Job Description
The Commission seeks to appoint a Legal Secretary in the Legal Services Division. We are looking for a dynamic and energetic team player who will coordinate office activities for case teams, perform a variety of legal secretarial duties such as scheduling hearings, preparing legal documents and correspondence, and providing information and direction to others.
A starting annual total Cost to Company package of R 588 660,41 (negotiable commensurate with experience)
Please note this position is available on a five-year fixed term contract.

Skills and Experience
Minimum requirements:

A completed National Diploma or Degree in Secretarial or Office Administration or an equivalent qualification.
Minimum 2- 3 years relevant experience
Ability to work as part of a team, work under pressure
Strong administrative background.
Case management, effective written and oral communication skills, interpersonal and negotiation skills as well as computer literacy.

Duties and Key Responsibilities:

Managing invoices and administrative processes for the appointment of external Counsel and law firms and monitoring expenditure on external Counsel's and law firm's fees against the approved litigation budget.
Providing administrative support to litigation teams.
Take or transcribe minutes of consultations, meetings, prehearings and interviews of witnesses.
Assist litigation teams in making travel arrangements including travel arrangements for external Counsel, witnesses and experts.
Assist litigation teams in the preparation of discovery and trial record.
Assist litigation teams with litigation record management (including uploading of litigation records to the KMS etc).
Ensuring that all procurement documents for appointment of external Counsel and law firms have been approved and submitted to finance.

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).
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 diplomacy, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

We offer:

An opportunity for you to actively participate in reaching the objectives of building an efficient, functioning, de-concentrated and inclusive economy for all South Africans.
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 Commission's 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 country’s 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.

ECONOMIST, ECONOMIC RESEARCH BUREAU DIVISION (GRADE 7)
The Competition Commission
Pretoria, Gauteng
Contract

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Closing Date 08 December 2023

Job Details
Division: Economic Research Bureau
Minimum experience: Associate
Company primary industry: Public Policy
Job functional area: Legal

Job Description
The Competition Commission seeks to recruit dynamic, hard-working and committed individuals to fill the role of an 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 977 036,51 (negotiable commensurate with experience)

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

Skills and Experience
We are looking for a dynamic, hardworking and a committed individual who meets the following requirements:

Applicants MUST have a Masters degree in Economics.
Training and experience in Microeconomics, Econometrics, Industrial Organization and/or International Trade is considered to be advantageous.
Strong analytical skills are essential.
Minimum of 4 - 6 years work experience in a rigorous economic analysis environment.
Knowledge and understanding of the purpose and objectives of the Competition Act, the Competition Commission and the South African economy is highly recommended.

Other considerations:

Practical work exposure to area of expertise will be further considered to balance against other requirements.

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

Assist with the rigorous economic analysis of competition cases.
Contribute to the provision of the theoretical and intellectual platform for the effective implementation of the Competition Act.
Advise other divisions with regard to economic underpinnings of competition issues.

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:

An opportunity for you to actively participate in reaching the objectives of building an efficient, functioning, de-concentrated and inclusive economy for all South Africans.
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 Commission's 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 country’s 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.

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. FEEDBACK WILL BE GIVEN TO SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES ONLY.

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ASSISTANT COMPANY SECRETARY (GRADE 7), OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER
The Competition Commission
Pretoria, Gauteng
Contract

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Closing Date 08 December 2023

Job Details
Division: Office of the Commissioner
Minimum experience: Associate
Company primary industry: Public Policy
Job functional area: Legal

Job Description
We require an individual with expertise and experience in corporate governance. You will provide professional assistance to the Company Secretary in delivering on the mandate to the Commissioner, the Commission and EXCO. This includes monitoring the developments in corporate governance and ensuring company-wide compliance. Also responsible for managing relevant meetings, developing and maintaining action plans, assist in managing risk, ethics and building effective stakeholder relationships.

A starting annual total Cost to Company package of R 977 036,51 (negotiable commensurate with experience)
Please note this position is available on a five-year fixed term contract, renewable.

Skills and Experience
Minimum requirements:

The ideal candidate must be a person of high integrity with an appropriate three- year tertiary qualification (Legal or other relevant degree) or a CIS Diploma, coupled with a minimum of five years' experience in a Board/Committee environment.
Five years’ experience in working in a company secretary or corporate governance environment in a competition or a regulatory authority environment.
Working knowledge of the PFMA and National Treasury regulations.
Strong communication skills (both written and verbal).
Good coordination and interpersonal skills.
Strong administrative capabilities, computer literacy.

Duties and Key Responsibilities:

Managing relevant meetings, developing and maintaining plans, managing ethics and building effective stakeholder relationships.
Assist the Company Secretary to strategically direct, manage and develop the Commissioner's Office.
Strategically direct and participate in designated Committees of the Commission
Assist in strategically identifying projects.
Assist the Company Secretary to ensure that the Competition Commission complies with corporate governance best practice.
Oversee the consistent compliance of corporate governance principles and practices by Exco and the Commission.
Identification development, implementation and monitoring strategies on corporate governance.
Assist the Company Secretary in managing the audit process.
Conduct general administration for the Commission's committees.
Organize designated meetings and take minutes.
Assist the company secretary to manage the risks of the Commission in line with best practice.
Assist the company secretary with various administrative functions to ensure effective and timely deliverables are met.

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 diplomacy, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

We offer:

An opportunity for you to actively participate in reaching the objectives of building an efficient, functioning, de-concentrated and inclusive economy for all South Africans.
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 Commission's 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 country’s 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.

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