Senior Economist with expertise in macro-economic sectoral analysis and modelling

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POSITION INFO:

JOB PURPOSE

The purpose of the role is to conduct macro-economic and sectoral analysis and forecasting. This includes conducting quantitative and qualitative analyses, contributing to the expansion of the organisation modelling capacity, compiling macro-economic research reports, compiling publications, and presentations on economic matters for the the organisation, and its stakeholders.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Honours degree in economics, econometrics (or equivalent qualification)
• Masters degree (e.g. M. Commerce (Economics/Econometrics) or M. Science (Economics/Econometrics)) will be an added advantage.

Formal qualifications, knowledge, type and length of experience and skills required to perform the job competently:

• 8 to 10 years relevant experience, preferably within an economic research and analysis environment.
• Substantial experience and knowledge in sourcing, compiling, interrogating, testing and analysing statistical information (e.g. national accounts, international trade etc.), for use in quantitative analysis.
• Understanding, knowledge and experience of the historical and current economic environment (international and domestic) and factors influencing it.
• Strong understanding, knowledge and experience of macro-economics and development economics theory and principles, as well as their application in industrial development and in the finance environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and an ability to understand, integrate and analyse complex information.
• Good understanding, knowledge and experience of the economic and socio-economic environment in South Africa and southern Africa, including transformation and regional development issues.