PPC LMS

The "PPC Competition Law Compliance Training" document outlines critical aspects of South African competition law as applied to PPC, a company engaged in cement production. It emphasizes adherence to the South African Competition Act, which promotes economic efficiency, consumer choice, and equitable market participation. The document provides guidance on horizontal and vertical agreements, such as prohibitions against price-fixing and market division between competitors, and resale price maintenance between suppliers and customers. It also covers abuse of dominance, defining practices like predatory pricing, tying, and exclusionary behavior, and offers practical guidelines for PPC employees on maintaining compliance in competitive business settings.

Additionally, the training includes strategies for handling trade association interactions and dawn raids—surprise investigations conducted by competition authorities. Employees are advised on documentation practices, encouraging clarity and accuracy in internal communications to avoid misinterpretation during investigations. Throughout, the document stresses PPC’s commitment to ethical competition, vigilance in regulatory compliance, and careful conduct during industry collaborations.