(1255) Junior Economic Statistician - ESD at South African Reserve Bank

Job Description

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

• Assist senior economic statisticians by conducting research and analysis, preparing sections of reports, including planning, structuring and drafting reports on changes in economic activity. 
• Demonstrate a basic understanding and application of all methodological standards, techniques and protocols that apply to own work. 
• Input data across all short-term economic indicators and disciplines covered in the national accounts area into the structured database to maintain a comprehensive, updated and accurate statistical database.
• Administer primary survey instruments and collect secondary data from agreed sources, for example, Statistics South Africa, South African Revenue Service and National Treasury.
• Check the accuracy of data received, validate source data and frequently liaise with respondents.
• Analyse and reconcile new data from financial statements and other national accounts statistics.
• Monitor and analyse the economic conditions affecting the economy in general. 
• Apply all relevant methodological standards, techniques and protocols that apply to own area of work to ensure adherence to international best practices.
• Monitor developments in research and statistical methodologies, evaluating how these changes may affect own area of work.
• Assist with the preparation of briefings and presentations on research findings and statistical analysis and present these to the internal team.

Qualifications

To be considered for this position, candidates must have:

• an Honours degree in Accounting, Economics, Statistics and/or a related field; and
• two years’ experience in the field of economic analysis, research and/or macroeconomics, microeconomics or financial economics.

Additional requirements include:

• proficiency in English (both written and spoken); 
• proficiency in the use of Microsoft (MS) Office products (e.g. MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint);
• ability to programme in R and/or Python and related open-source software; 
• an affinity for statistics and economic analysis;
• insight and knowledge regarding the international statistical manuals; 
• being task-oriented, with time management skills to operate in a deadline-driven environment that often requires working under pressure, without compromising on quality;
• ability to work independently as well as within a team/project environment;
• good report writing skills;
• an affinity for statistical compilation applying computerised systems;
• initiative and problem-solving skills;
• good communication and interpersonal skills; and
• analytical skills and the ability to pay attention to detail.#

Apply Before 09/22/2025