Senior Case Manager (Five-year contract)

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


APPLICATION PROCESS

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 Bellah Kekana at Bellahk@comptrib.co.za. Applications must be submitted no later than 17h00 on 02 April 2026.

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

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