Senior Economic Policy Analyst

1 day ago

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa South African Reserve Bank Full time
Description

Brief description

The main purpose of this position is to provide senior-level technical expertise and strategic leadership to the Regional Engagements Division, enabling the advancement of regional central banking priorities in partnership with other central banks and international stakeholders. This role offers the opportunity to lead cross-functional initiatives spanning banking supervision, financial stability, financial markets development, legal and governance frameworks, macroeconomic research, ICT, and business resilience. The successful candidate will be at the forefront of pioneering strategic projects, shaping the next generation of central banking initiatives for the Common Monetary Area and the SADC region through the Committee of Central Bank Governors (CCBG), and will play a key role in driving the division's efforts continent-wide, including executive-level support in high-impact meetings.

Detailed description

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas:

  • Provide strategic input and senior leadership in advancing the strategic objectives of the regional engagements' unit.
  • Lead and facilitate the coordination of research papers on specific topics affecting central banks in the region.
  • Provide thought leadership on pertinent issues affecting the region through the monitoring and evaluation of global, regional and domestic macro-economic development indicators and trends.
  • Drive efficient delivery of project management functions on select subcommittees as part of the secretariat service provided to regional forums, specifically CCBG and CMA.
  • Oversee the update of periodic statistical documents for SADC Countries, ensuring timely submission of accurate data and adequate monitoring for strategic input to executives.
  • Facilitate briefing sessions for Governors and senior officials for participation in international meetings including review of meeting packages, development of briefing material and speaking notes/speeches.
  • Liaise with regional and domestic stakeholders and assist in management of stakeholder engagements and efforts to build strategic relationships.
  • Participate in and coordinate the Banks representation in regional and domestic organisations and forums.
  • Provide support to the Head of the CCBG Secretariat in managing projects, delivery of conventions and communication with relevant constituencies.
Qualifications

Job requirements

To be considered for this position, candidates must be in possession of:

  • a postgraduate qualification in Economics, Finance, Business Administration - NQF Level 8 or equivalent 
  • a minimum of ten years of relevant experience in the financial sector with policy experience in the region an advantage

Additional requirements include:

  • knowledge of regional economic and financial institutions
  • project management experience
  • computer literacy 
  • analytical skills
  • problem solving skills
  • excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • diplomacy and team leadership skills
  • negotiation skills
  • demonstrated stakeholder management ability

In line with the SARB's commitment to diversifying its workforce, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups. People with disabilities are welcome to apply.

The SARB offers remuneration and benefits commensurate with the level of the position and in line with the market. The level at which the successful applicant will be appointed will depend on his/her competence and experience.

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