Course Overview

Course Overview

This comprehensive one-day Competition Act Course provides participants with a clear understanding of South Africa’s Competition Act, including essential legal principles, prohibitions, exemptions, and compliance requirements. The course emphasizes practical knowledge of anti-competitive practices, merger control, market inquiries, and effective compliance strategies. Interactive case studies, group discussions, and scenario-based exercises ensure participants are equipped to navigate competition law effectively within their organizations.

Duration: 1 Day

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the objectives, scope, and key provisions of the Competition Act.
• Identify prohibited anti-competitive behaviors and agreements.
• Recognize the requirements and processes associated with merger control.
• Apply compliance strategies to minimize the risk of contraventions.
• Conduct effective internal competition law compliance audits.
• Respond appropriately to Competition Commission inquiries and investigations.

Course Content

Module 1: Introduction to the Competition Act

• Objectives and scope of the Competition Act
• Key definitions and foundational concepts
• Roles and responsibilities of competition authorities (Competition Commission, Competition Tribunal, and Competition Appeal Court)

Module 2: Prohibited Practices

• Understanding anti-competitive agreements and practices (cartels, collusion, price fixing)
• Abuse of dominant market position
• Exemptions and exclusions under the Act
• Case studies of prohibited practices

Module 3: Merger Control and Market Inquiries

• Types of mergers and notification requirements
• Merger assessment processes and criteria
• Conducting effective market inquiries and investigations
• Practical merger control scenarios and group exercises

Module 4: Compliance and Enforcement

• Developing and implementing robust compliance programs
• Conducting internal competition compliance audits
• Procedures for responding to Competition Commission investigations
• Case studies highlighting compliance issues and enforcement outcomes

Course Difficulty: Intermediate