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Senior Economist

9:30:00 PM

Accelerate your career in this progressive and dynamic environment, whilst contributing to the growthof our country.

Economic Policy

Senior Economist (2 Posts)
All-inclusive remuneration package: R406 839 per annum
(Ref. S115/2011) • Pretoria

Purpose: To conduct research on macro-economic policy issues related specifically to the labour market and economic growth, to inform sound policy advice on macro-economic issues and as inputs into the economic framework for the MTBPS and the Budget.

Requirements:

  • A postgraduate degree in Economics/Econometrics
  • Sound understanding of relevant domestic and international macro-economic linkages
  • Sound research and report writing skills
  • Ability to work with complex datasets, interpret economic trends and assess policy implications
  • Sound analytical reasoning and problem-solving abilities
  • Ability to take the initiative and work well in a team
  • Relevant work experience would be advantageous.


Key outputs:

  • Analyse macro-economic trends and identify the required policy stance
  • Comment on high-frequency economic data releases and financial market indicators
  • Provide inputs into the Budget Review and Medium-term Budget Policy Statement
  • Provide inputs into assumptions used in the National Treasury’s quarterly economic model
  • Perform policy and scenario analyses related to macro-economic performance and sustainability
  • Contribute to the development and quantification of economic policy proposals
  • Compile research papers and provide input into presentations, speeches and briefing notes.


The National Treasury is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women and the disabled in particular. Our buildings are accessible to disabled persons.

Applications should be accompanied by a comprehensive CV and originally certified copies of qualifications and ID.

No late applications will be accepted.

Qualifications and SA citizenship checks will be conducted on all short-listed candidates and, where applicable, additional checks will be conducted. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). If you have not received feedback from the National Treasury within 1 month of the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.

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