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

Qualifications

To be considered for this position, candidates must have:

• an Honours degree in Economics, Statistics, Data Science and/or a related field, with some Accounting background;
• at least two years of experience in the field of economic analyses, research and/or macroeconomics, microeconomics or financial economics;
• a proven track record in economic analyses;
• proficiency in English (both written and spoken); and
• proficiency in the use of Microsoft (MS) Office products such as MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

The following would be an added advantage:

• ability to programme in “R” and/or Python and related open source software; 

Additional requirements include:

• an affinity for statistics and economic analyses;
• insight and knowledge regarding the international statistical manuals; 
• being task-orientated, with time management skills to operate in a deadline-driven environment that often requires working under pressure, without compromising on quality;
• the ability to work independently as well as within a team/project environment;
• good report writing skills;
• an affinity for statistics compilation applying computerised systems;
• taking initiative and problem-solving skills;
• good communication and interpersonal skills; and
• analytical skills and ability to pay attention to detail.