COMPETITION TRIBUNAL VACANCIES

THE COMPETITION TRIBUNAL

(Established by the Competition Act No. 89 of 1998)

The Competition Tribunal ("the Tribunal") is an independent adjudicative body established in terms of section 26 of the Competition Act, 89 of 1998, as amended ("the Act"). It adjudicates on competition matters including mergers and prohibited practices (including cartels and abuse of dominance cases) and acts as a court of first instance in competition matters.

In terms of section 35 of the Act, the Chairperson of the Competition Tribunal hereby invites applications for the following position in the Tribunal (Pretoria).

COURT ORDERLY

Total Cost to Company Annual Salary Starting at R401 747.00

Reporting to the Head of Registry, the incumbent will be required to provide the first line registry services to the Competition Tribunal (Tribunal) and the Competition Appeal Court (CAC), provide a coordination, administration and maintaining smooth proceedings within the court rooms and contribute to effective document management throughout the hearing proceedings. The role shall include the following:

Key Responsibilities

 Provide a full administrative and organisational support for the court

 Manages administration matters around court proceedings

 Manage the layout and setup of the court in line with the requirements of the hearing

 Maintain order within the courtroom during proceedings

 Assist with receiving, filing and recording of case documents in the case management system

 Assist with registry/case management administration

 Assist in the management and tracking of case files

 Maintain up-to-date information in the case management system

 Monitor deadlines in registry and case management and assist in ensuring that they are met

 Liaise with case management regarding case status ensuring that it is always updated in the case management system

 Provide administrative support to Case Managers and the Registrar

 Ensure compliance with the Rules when handling cases

 Ability to maintain confidential information

 Respond to inquiries from stakeholders professionally

 Assist in scheduling and coordination of hearings, including preparation of notices of set down

 Perform any other duties assigned by the Registrar and/or Tribunal members

Qualifications, Skills and experience

 The applicant must have a Diploma in administration.

 Two years’ work experience in general administration is mandatory. Experience working as court clerk will be an added advantage.

 Experience using case or document management software is advantageous.

 Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

 Planning, organising and time management skills.

 Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

 Attention to detail.

 Ability to deal with confidential information.

 Computer skills with proficiency in MS Office.

 Client service orientation

Please email your cover letter and CV to: vacancies@comptrib.co.za stating the position that you are applying for on the subject line. 

Enquiries can be directed to the HR Manager, Ms Bellah Kekana at Bellahk@comptrib.co.za.

Applications must be submitted no later than 17h00 on 10 November 2026.

Applicants must consider themselves unsuccessful if they have not received communication from the Competition Tribunal two weeks after the closing date.

The Tribunal respects diversity and is an equal opportunity and employment equity employer.

In terms of section 35 of the Act, the Chairperson of the Competition Tribunal hereby invites applications for the following position in the Tribunal (Pretoria).

SENIOR CASE MANAGER

Five-year contract

Annual Total Cost to Company starting at R1 400 497.00

Reporting to the Head of Case Management, the incumbent will be required to work closely with other Case Managers, Registry and Tribunal Members in facilitating the adjudicative role of the Competition Tribunal and the management of Tribunal cases allocated to the case manager. The role shall include the following:

Key Responsibilities

 Contribute to the Tribunal’s adjudicative processes by facilitating panel preparation for hearings, including case management processes prior to hearings.

 Researching specific legal, procedural, jurisdictional matters and broader competition law issues.

 Mentor junior staff on managing cases, research and drafting correspondence and decisions.

 Liaising with external parties including lawyers, trade unions and other stakeholders in preparation for hearings.

 Keep Tribunal Members abreast of developments in competition law and public policy in other jurisdictions and in scholarly publications.

 Provide case overviews, pre- and post-hearing briefings on cases.

 Conduct case specific background research to facilitate Tribunal hearings.

 Draft information requests, other correspondence and reasons.

 Update the Tribunal’s electronic database and jurisprudence.

 Participate in preparing and delivering seminars on new developments from cases.

 Contribute to creating and maintaining institutional knowledge practices and systems.

Qualifications, Skills and experience

 The applicant must have a minimum of an LLB degree. A Masters degree will be an added advantage.

 Admitted as an Attorney/Advocate of the High Court.

 Knowledge of the Competition Act 89 of 1998 is essential.

 Research experience using electronic media is required.

 Working experience of minimum 8 years in competition law is essential.

 Other work experience in related fields will serve as an advantage.

 Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

 Planning, organising and time management skills.

 Ability to work under pressure.

 Computer skills with proficiency in MS Office.

 At least 3 years’ experience in mentoring / guiding junior staff.

Please email your cover letter and CV to: vacancies@comptrib.co.za stating the position that you are applying for on the subject line. 

Enquiries can be directed to the HR Manager, Ms Bellah Kekana at Bellahk@comptrib.co.za.

Applications must be submitted no later than 17h00 on 10 November 2026.

Applicants must consider themselves unsuccessful if they have not received communication from the Competition Tribunal two weeks after the closing date.

The Tribunal respects diversity and is an equal opportunity and employment equity employer.

In terms of section 35 of the Act, the Chairperson of the Competition Tribunal hereby invites applications for the following position in the Tribunal (Pretoria).

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

Total Cost to Company Annual Salary Starting at R1 112 273.00

Reporting to the Chairperson, the incumbent will be required to provide support to the Chairperson by effectively managing schedules and performing various responsibilities, including complex and confidential administrative, secretarial and analytical tasks. The role shall include the following:

Key Responsibilities

 Manage and coordinate the Chairperson’s schedule.

 Review and organise documents for the Chairperson’s attention in order of priority.

 Proactively maintain appointment schedules by planning and scheduling meetings.

 Manage the Chairperson’s diary.

 Liaise with Tribunal members and the dtic as required by the Chairperson.

 Check electronic mail regularly throughout the day and highlight urgent matters.

 Draft, review and send communications as required by the Chairperson.

 Prepare, organize and review case documents as well as strategic and performance plans of the Tribunal.

 Prepare documents for meetings, monthly reports and presentations.

 Provide governance support to the Chairperson, including following-up on compliance and reporting.

 Ensure that time frames are adhered to in respect of reports and follow-up on deadlines in respect of work processes and reports.

 Draft and circulate minutes of meetings.

 Provide a record management function, including collection, distribution, retrieval and filing of records.

 Provide a logistics function.

 Arrange travel and accommodation, book conferences, seminars and make any other arrangements associated with travel as required, provide detailed itineraries, and rearrange other diary commitments where necessary.

 Ensure that the Tribunal and Chairperson are operating at a high level of efficiency by providing the necessary support to the Chairperson.

Qualifications, Skills and experience

 A secretarial diploma or Paralegal studies or diploma.

 A minimum of 5 years relevant experience in a secretarial, paralegal or similar role.

 Excellent verbal and written skills.

 Proficient Microsoft Office Skills (Word, Excel, Outlook and Powerpoint).

 Highly organised, with high attention to detail.

 Good interpersonal skills.

 Good time-management skills.

 Good communicator, who easily communicates with high level stakeholders.

 Good multitasker that adjusts quickly to changing priorities and conditions.

 Possess a strong willingness to work hard and long hours when required to get the job done.

 Ability to interact with executives, senior management and staff at all levels.

 Ability to work independently.

 Applying initiative and innovation in work processes.

 Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy and enthusiasm.

 Developing and applying the most effective and efficient knowledge management processes, with a focus on continuous improvement.

 Possess a ‘can do’ approach to work.

Please email your cover letter and CV to: vacancies@comptrib.co.za stating the position that you are applying for on the subject line. 

Enquiries can be directed to the HR Manager, Ms Bellah Kekana at Bellahk@comptrib.co.za.

Applications must be submitted no later than 17h00 on 06 November 2026.

Applicants must consider themselves unsuccessful if they have not received communication from the Competition Tribunal two weeks after the closing date.

The Tribunal respects diversity and is an equal opportunity and employment equity employer.