Senior Economist

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 IDC modelling capacity, compiling macro-economic research reports, compiling publications, and presentations on economic matters for the IDC, and its stakeholders.
**Qualification and Experience** 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 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.

**Roles and Responsibilities**
- Conduct macro-economic and sectoral trend analysis, forecasting and economic impact assessments.
- Conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses and contribute to the expansion of IDC modelling capacity.
- Compile and present macro-economic research reports, publications, and presentations on economic matters for the IDC, 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 IDC at large and assist through strategic support which enables effective management of the IDC 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).

**Job Requirements** 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

Job Reference: IDC00396