Job Description

The Cartels Division protects competition by investigating and prosecuting illegal agreements between competitors and manages the Corporate Leniency Policy (CLP) to encourage whistleblowing and supports enforcement through rigorous investigations and prosecutions.
If you have an aptitude for investigation; prosecution, research and analysis of complex economic or legal issues, then the Commission invites you to apply to join our hard-working team of cartels investigators and prosecutors.
A starting annual total cost to company package of R 1 294 895,38 (negotiable commensurate with experience)
Please note that this position is available on a five (5) year fixed-term contract, renewable.
Key Accountabilities
The main responsibilities of the incumbent will, inter alia, include:

• To investigate and prosecute contraventions of section 4(1)(b) of the Competition Act.
• To administer the Commission's Corporate Leniency Policy.
• To write, review and present investigation reports.
• To write, review and present pleadings.
• To assist with leading and managing of investigations and prosecutions.
• To assist in the effective management and administration of the Division.
• To assist with crafting and executing strategy and the business plan of the Division.

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

• At least a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or equivalent qualification and 6 years working experience in complex investigations and / or prosecutions.
• Experience in investigating and / or prosecuting competition law cases will be an added advantage.
• Ability to undertake complex investigations and / or prosecutions independently and within multidisciplinary teams; lead investigation and prosecution teams; possess written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills; and stakeholder management skills.
• Working experience in information collection and analysis, both on a tactical and strategic level.

Other considerations:

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

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 Visionary. A strategic thinker.
• Have strong Interpersonal skills.
• Have transformational leadership skills.
• Have change management skills.

We offer

• A competitive compensation structure
• A conducive, supportive, stimulating working environment
• An opportunity for you to actively participate inthe attainment of the Commission's vision 2030 of a Competitive, Dynamic, Deconcentrated and inclusive Economy that serves all South Africans.
• The opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the dynamic and growing field of competition law in South Africa
• Exposure to excellent local and international training opportunities in the field of competition economics and law

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 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 Commission reserves the right not to fill this position subject to budget, organisational priorities and other considerations.

Closing Date: 20 February 2026 at 17:00
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.

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