Senior Case Manager - Competition Tribunal

About the role

The Competition Tribunal, an independent adjudicative body established under the Competition Act 89 of 1998, is inviting applications for a Senior Case Manager based in Pretoria. Reporting to the Head of Case Management, the incumbent works closely with other Case Managers, the Registry and Tribunal Members to support the Tribunal's adjudicative role and manage cases allocated to the case manager. The position is on a five-year contract.

Key responsibilities

• Facilitate panel preparation for hearings and case management before hearings.
• Research legal, procedural and jurisdictional matters and broader competition law issues.
• Mentor junior staff on case management, research and drafting correspondence and decisions.
• Liaise with external parties such as lawyers and trade unions in preparation for hearings.
• Keep Tribunal Members informed of developments in competition law and public policy in other jurisdictions and in scholarly publications.
• Provide case overviews and pre- and post-hearing briefings.
• Draft information requests, correspondence and reasons.
• Update the Tribunal's electronic database and jurisprudence.
• Take part in seminars on new developments from cases and help maintain institutional knowledge practices and systems.

Required profile

• Minimum of an LLB degree; a Master's degree is an added advantage.
• Admitted as an Attorney/Advocate of the High Court.
• Essential knowledge of the Competition Act 89 of 1998.
• Minimum 8 years' working experience in competition law; experience in related fields is an advantage.
• At least 3 years' experience mentoring or guiding junior staff.

Required skills

• Research experience using electronic media.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Planning, organising and time management skills; ability to work under pressure.
• Proficiency in MS Office.

Applications are made by email with a cover letter and CV, citing the position in the subject line, and must be received by 17h00 on 10 November 2026.