Senior Economist
4 weeks ago
The BER needs to hire an experienced macro-economist on a fixed-term contract appointment to lead this initiative.
- The incumbent has to be an experienced applied macroeconomist, has to lead this initiative and also has to liaise with government departments, the SARB and stateowned entities from time to time
Other duties will include:
- Supporting the activities around economic growth aligned to the Operation Vulindlela objectives and overall economic policy themes;
- Training young and midcareer economists on growth;
- Bringing in international expertise to further enhance outputs;
- Arranging and hosting events (roundtables, webinars, etc.) on economic growth.
- A master's degree in economics (with specialisation in macroeconomics);
- Track record of intellectual leadership and management abilities;
- At least ten years' experience in the public sector and private sector at a managerial level that demonstrates the ability to work accurately, finish research projects independently, and manage a team to complete research projects;
- Proven ability in writing reports and doing presentations for clients in the private and/or public sector;
- Skills related to and an understanding of economic growth policies and the role of various reforms in promoting growth;
- Excellent and proven knowledge of macroeconomic relationships and developments in South Africa;
- Good verbal and written communication skills in English;
- Outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain positive relationships with staff, clients, sponsors, and external contractors.
- PhD in economics;
- Further academic qualification in economics and/or statistics econometrics;
- A strong research profile in the form of published research and presented papers;
- Experience in regulatory affairs and the working of government within the broad financial sector;
- An established network of contacts within various spheres of government and the private sector.
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Senior Economist
3 months ago
Stellenbosch, South Africa Stellenbosch University Full timeDuties/Pligte **The BER needs to hire an experienced macro-economist on a fixed-term contract appointment to lead this initiative.** - The incumbent has to be an experienced applied macro-economist, has to lead this initiative and also has to liaise with government departments, the SARB and state-owned entities from time to time. Other duties will...
