Economist: Provincial Government Budget Office, Ref
2 weeks ago
**Job Purpose**:
Provincial Treasury, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a competent individual to research, analyse and advise on the management of provincial fiscal resources. This post is based in Cape Town.
**Minimum Requirements**:
Honours Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Economic/Finance/Business Administration/Public Policy/ Public Administration (or equivalent qualification); A minimum of 3 years relevant work experience in economic / policy research/ data and statistical analysis and/or strategic planning, budgeting and budget policy and strategy monitoring, implementation, and review processes. A valid driving license (Code B or higher).
Note: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities but have reasonable access to transport may also apply.
**Recommendation**:
A post graduate qualification in Public Policy/Public Administration/Economics; Experience in the following: Public sector strategic policy, planning, fiscal policy and budgeting, which include knowledge of global, regional and local economic, social affairs and fiscal matters impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape.
**Key Performance Areas**: Provide inputs into the Budget overview and Medium Term Budget policy statement; Conduct policy and economic research and analysis to make recommendations for budget policy and allocations; Monitor and assess provincial budget preparation and quarterly performance and annual reports; Provide strategic support and insights to provincial departments on effective budget policy planning and implementation and performance related matters.
**Competencies**:
Knowledge of public sector strategic policy, planning and budgeting. Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills; Research, analytics, writing, monitoring, evaluation and reporting skills; Strategic thinking, deciding and initiating, persuading and influencing; Working with People (strong inter-personal and relationship management skills; Relating and Networking) and ability to work independently.
**Remuneration**:
All-inclusive salary package of R 811 560 per annum (Salary Level 11).
Note on remuneration: Employees' service benefits or obligations (13th cheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.
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