International Relations Specialist

September 14, 2024

The Competition Commission South Africa

Pretoria

PART TIME

A starting annual total cost to company package of R 1 227 388,98 (negotiable commensurate with experience)
Please note this position is available on a five-year fixed term contract.
Key Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

Supporting the implementation of the Commission’s duties under various bilateral and multilateral Memoranda of Understanding with regional and international agencies including organising local and international visits and capacity building exchanges;
Providing support to the Commission’s affiliation with identified agencies by organising events, writing reports, conducting research and undertaking other activities the Commission engages in to fulfil its obligations; obtaining feedback on the Commission’s participation in the activities of international and regional fora;
Representing the Competition Commission at meetings, workshops and conferences with regional and international agencies in accordance with the Commission’s strategy;
Developing and maintaining an accurate database of international and local competition authorities, with up-to-date contact details and relevant information regarding their functioning;
Providing inputs to research on international best practice and developments in competition law and policy locally, regionally and internationally.
Providing inputs to submissions regarding the Competition Commission’s position on competition law and policy and other relevant policies for consideration and discussion with regional and international stakeholders;
Communicating relevant information from International Relations by writing articles for the Commission’s internal and external newsletters as required and by keeping the Commission’s knowledge management system updated.

Minimum Requirements:

Completed relevant qualification, Masters an added advantage.
At least 5 years’ experience in a public policy or international relations environment.
A minimum of two years’ experience in an international relations environment interacting and communicating with international and local stakeholders (CEO’s, Ministers, Heads of international agencies, etc.)
Solid understanding of domestic and international developments in competition, social, economic, legal and trade policies within a regulatory environment.
Knowledge of international protocols
Previous experience in working in the public sector, knowledge of and experience in international protocol will be an added advantage.

Competencies:

Project management skills
Presentation and report writing skills
Excellent communication skills
Strong research and analytical skills
MS Office packages
Have diplomacy, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
Planning and organising skills.

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.
The ability to work under pressure.
An energetic, committed individual with strong attention to detail.
Have strong interpersonal skills.
An energetic, committed individual with strong attention to detail.

We offer:

An opportunity for you to actively participate in reaching the objectives of building an efficient, functioning, free and fair economy for all South Africans.
Exposure to excellent training opportunities.
An opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the attainment of the Commission's Vision 2030 of a Growing, Deconcentrated 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.

Closing Date : 20 September 2024 @ 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. FEEDBACK WILL BE GIVEN TO SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES ONLY.

We regret to inform you that this job opportunity is no longer available