Associate Economist

Gauteng, Tshwane (Pretoria)
- Annually Cost To Company (Market related, Negotiable)

The main purpose of this position is to develop and maintain data products using data science tools and techniques that would enhance the ability of the Economic Statistics Department of the company to conduct statistical and economic analysis. The position also includes the sourcing, updating and enhancement of short-term economic indicators relevant to South Africa’s business cycle and the in-depth analysis thereof as well as the development of new indicators.

**JOB DESCRIPTION**
- Develop and maintain data products using data science tools and techniques that would enhance the department’s ability to conduct statistical and economic analysis.
- Enhance and maintain the production time series database.
- Compile and disseminate monthly ‘Economic Flash Reports’ with in-depth analysis of short-term economic indicators.
- Provide end-user training to staff in the unit and the department on data products in production, and present on specialised topics in the data science sphere.
- Contribute to the compilation of analytical and methodological notes.
- Contribute to internal data science documentation and procedures in the department and participate in company-wide and external forums.
- Assist with presentations as required, including the management of external forums.
- Perform general administrative and ad hoc tasks required by the unit.

**JOB REQUIREMENTS**
- an Honours degree in Economics, Finance, Statistics and/or a related field; and
- Two to five years’ experience in economic analysis, with proven project-based data science experience.

For more information please contact:

- margret chifamba