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INDEPENDENT COMMUNICATIONS AUTHORITY OF SOUTH AFRICA (ICASA) - COMPETITION LAW SPECIALIST X 2
INDEPENDENT COMMUNICATIONS AUTHORITY OF SOUTH AFRICA (ICASA)
350 Witch-hazel Avenue, Eco Point Office Park Eco Park, Centurion. Private Bag X10, Highveld Park 0169
JOB TITLE : COMPETITION LAW SPECIALIST X 2
JOB LEVEL : D4
SALARY RANGE : Total Annual Package (CTC) – R983,202- R 1,229,003
LOCATION : ICASA (Head Office- Eco Park, Centurion)
POSITION STATUS : Two year fixed-term contract
Purpose of the job
To lead the competition assessment of markets using sound economic law principles in the ICT sector and take a lead investigation of cases regarding possible contraventions of the Act and Regulations.
Key Outputs: The successful candidate will report to the Senior Manager: Market Regulation, and responsibilities will include: • Assist in managing and conducting complex investigations regarding possible contraventions of the Act and Regulations • Assist with the legal analysis of cases • Present verbal and written reports and recommendations to Council for decision-making • Lead investigation teams, with assistance from cross-divisional teams • Brief legal counsel during review cases on matters pertaining to competition law • Provide legal opinions and competition law research • Contribute to capacity building for research and knowledge of the economics of competition and regulation • Undertake economic analysis, particularly for complex cases and studies, related to possible anti-competitive behaviour and outcomes • Participation in the public hearings in relation to competition law and market studies • Analysis reports in relation to the written representations and additional information, as well as, responses by the applicants and implications thereof • Post hearing analysis reports • Draft reasons for decisions on market research • Draft market study finding documents • Provide plain language advice on competition law matters to non-legal audiences.
Key Outputs: The successful candidate will report to the Senior Manager: Market Regulation, and responsibilities will include: • Assist in managing and conducting complex investigations regarding possible contraventions of the Act and Regulations • Assist with the legal analysis of cases • Present verbal and written reports and recommendations to Council for decision-making • Lead investigation teams, with assistance from cross-divisional teams • Brief legal counsel during review cases on matters pertaining to competition law • Provide legal opinions and competition law research • Contribute to capacity building for research and knowledge of the economics of competition and regulation • Undertake economic analysis, particularly for complex cases and studies, related to possible anti-competitive behaviour and outcomes • Participation in the public hearings in relation to competition law and market studies • Analysis reports in relation to the written representations and additional information, as well as, responses by the applicants and implications thereof • Post hearing analysis reports • Draft reasons for decisions on market research • Draft market study finding documents • Provide plain language advice on competition law matters to non-legal audiences.
Qualifications and Experience • Honours degree in Economics or Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Degree. Masters in Economics or LLM will be given preference • 6-8 years of Economics or Legal experience, it would be advantageous if this was in a Regulatory environment • Experience in competition law will be an advantage • Strong investigative acumen • Proven project management experience of working in multi-disciplinary investigation teams.
Key Competencies and Attributes • Analytical thinking • Attention to Detail • Decision making • Initiative • Interactive communication • Resilience • Problem-solving • Self-confidence • Strategic thinking • Writing skills •Planning and Organising • Results Management • Team leadership • Visioning and Alignment • Business Perspective • Financial Budgeting, Planning and Reporting • Financial Systems, Process and Technology •Information Gathering and Processing • Information Management • Legislation, Policies, Procedures and Standards • Project Management • Using Financial Information.
Qualifications and Experience • Honours degree in Economics or Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Degree. Masters in Economics or LLM will be given preference • 6-8 years of Economics or Legal experience, it would be advantageous if this was in a Regulatory environment • Experience in competition law will be an advantage • Strong investigative acumen • Proven project management experience of working in multi-disciplinary investigation teams.
Key Competencies and Attributes • Analytical thinking • Attention to Detail • Decision making • Initiative • Interactive communication • Resilience • Problem-solving • Self-confidence • Strategic thinking • Writing skills •Planning and Organising • Results Management • Team leadership • Visioning and Alignment • Business Perspective • Financial Budgeting, Planning and Reporting • Financial Systems, Process and Technology •Information Gathering and Processing • Information Management • Legislation, Policies, Procedures and Standards • Project Management • Using Financial Information.
Closing Date: 06 July 2021.
To apply for this position, please visit https://www.icasa.org.za/pages/Careers.
All enquiries regarding this position should be directed to nndlovu@icasa.org.za or mmphirime@icasa.org.za
ICASA is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment.
• If you do not hear from us within three months of the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.
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• It is also the responsibility of the applicant to obtain evaluation and certification of the Recognition for Prior Learning (RPL).
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