(1007) Associate Economic Statistician X3 - ESD at South African Reserve Bank

Detailed description

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

• Collect, compile and analyse IEA statistics and associated macroeconomic indicators, and share findings with senior management.
• Populate, process and manage data across all relevant economic indicators and disciplines within the IEA domain, maintaining a comprehensive and accurate database.
• Validate source data and check the accuracy of received and processed data, frequently liaising with data providers.
• Assist in departmental special projects.
• Conduct methodological research to improve the maturity and quality of relevant economic indicators.
• Reconcile input data and economic findings with other macroeconomic statistics using advanced business intelligence tools and applications.
• Monitor and analyse conditions affecting the economy by staying abreast of developments in the assigned domain.
• Apply appropriate methodological standards, guidelines and principles in line with international best practices.
• Stay informed of new research and statistical methodologies, considering their implications for the work area.
• Compile thorough, comprehensive and descriptive reports.
• Collaborate with external stakeholders and represent the SARB in professional settings.
• Prepare and deliver impactful briefings and presentations on research findings and economic analysis to internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

Job requirements

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

• an Honours degree in Economics, Statistics or a related field, with some accounting background;
• Two to five years’ experience in economic analysis, research and/or macroeconomics, microeconomics or financial economics;
• a proven track record of conducting and delivering high-quality economic analyses; and
• proficiency in Microsoft Office tools such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint, including the ability to use functions and formulas to organise, analyse and manipulate data.

The following would be an added advantage:

• familiarity with R statistical software and/or Python.