Economist

2 weeks ago

Cape Town, South Africa Western Cape Department of Health Full time

**Closing Date**
- 2025/07/07

**Reference Number**
- WCG250508-2

**Tracking Number**
- PT 12/2025

**Job Title**
- Economist: Provincial Government Budget Office (3 posts available), Ref No. PT 12/2025

**Department**
- Provincial Treasury

**Salary level**
- 11

**Enquiries**
- Ms T Van De Rheede at (021) 483 6131

**Job Type**
- Permanent

**Location - Country**
- South Africa

**Location - Province**
- Western Cape

**Location - Town / City**
- Cape Town

**Job Purpose**
- Provincial Treasury, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a competent individual to promote effective financial resource allocations and provide research, analysis and advice that informs the preparation of the provincial budget and monitor budget implementation

**Minimum Requirements**
- An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Economics, Econometrics or Public Policy; A minimum of 6 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 Honours or Masters qualification in Economics, Public Policy, Public Administration; Excellent Research, analytics, writing, monitoring, evaluation and reporting skills; Experience in and knowledge of public sector strategic policy, planning,fiscal policy and budgeting. This should include knowledge of global,regional and local economic, social affairs and fiscal matters impacting onthe 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 the following**: Economic analysis and report writing, modelling and forecasting; Strategic policy, planning and budgeting. This should include knowledge of relevant global, regional and local fiscal, economic and social trends.
**Skills needed**: Written and verbal communication; Research, analytics, writing, monitoring, evaluation and reporting; 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 896 436 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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