Assistant Director: Economic Analysis at Free State Provincial Treasury

Requirements:

• An honors degree/postgraduate diploma (NQF Level 8 qualification) in Economics/Econometrics/Statistics/Mathematical Statistics or equivalent qualification with a minimum of three years’ working experience in a research or economic policy analysis environment.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of the Division of Revenue Act, Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Public Service Regulations, Treasury Regulations, research methods, Macro-Economics, Socio-Economics and policy interpretation/formulation.
• Must possess the following skills: Analytical, mathematical, publication writing, research, problem solving, interpersonal, ability to work independently, decision making, presentation and report writing.
• Computer literacy.
• Valid driver’s license.

Duties:

• Contribute to the annual Provincial Economic Review and Outlook (PERO) publication and the Municipal Economic Review and Outlook (MERO) publication.
• Contribute to Section 3 of the Provincial Budget Statement 1 on economy, social and labour issues.
• Contribute to the annual financial statements or Quarterly Labour Market Review.
• Conduct and provide support in socio economic research analysis and development.
• Analyse key economic variables their interrelations and relevance for the budget.
• Perform periodic collection, maintenance and update Provincial Socio Economic indicators in database.
• Conduct research and contribute to Departmental publications.