Job Description

SUMMARY: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's modelling capacity, compiling macro-economic research reports, compiling publications, and presentations on economic matters for the organi...POSITION INFO: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's modelling capacity, compiling macro-economic research reports, compiling publications, and presentations on economic matters for the organisation, and its stakeholders.Qualifications and Experience

• 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.

Knowledge and Experience

• 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 analyses.
• 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

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.

• Conduct macro-economic and sectoral trend analysis, forecasting and economic impact assessments.
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses and contribute to the expansion of the organisation modelling capacity.
• Compile and present macro-economic research reports, publications, and presentations on economic matters for the organisation, and its stakeholders.
• Assist in planning portfolio priorities and objectives from macro-economic and sectoral perspectives, contributing to market risk analysis.
• Participate in various strategic research projects, particularly from a macro-economic analysis perspective.
• Participate in specific fora and liaise with various external institutions.
• Provide information on economic matters to the organisation at large and assist through strategic support which enables effective management of the organisation's group.
• Lead and/or coordinate research projects undertaken with other economists within the department.
• Undertake technical analysis of the prices of various commodities (industrial, energy and precious metals).
• Forecasting of the prices of various commodities (industrial, energy and precious metals).

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

• Statistical software packages (e.g. EViews, R, Python etc)
• Report writing skills
• Strong Analytical and diagnostic skills
• Problem solving
• Business/commercial acumen
• Stakeholder management
• Technical analysis
• Project management skills
• Teamwork

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

• Negotiating and influencing
• Presentation and communication skills
• Deciding and initiating.
• Planning and organizing
• Operating within a multi-cultural environment
• Coping with pressures and setbacks
• Problem-solving skills

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