Data Analyst: Administrative Data and Research at National Treasury

Qualification/s Requirements

• A Grade 12 is required coupled with a minimum National Diploma (NQF Level 6) /Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in Economics/ Econometrics/Statistics;
• A minimum 3 years’ experience obtained in an economic, data analysis and research environment;
• Knowledge of the latest trends in research methodologies and research tools; 
• Experience in the interpretation of research outcomes; and 
• Knowledge and experience of the STATA and R software packages.

Key Performance Areas

Policy Analysis: 

• Support data-driven research projects in collaboration with National Treasury divisions and other government departments; and 
• Produce briefing notes and memos for the Minister, Deputy Minister and Director General and Deputy Director Generals.

 Data management and analysis: 

• Perform initial quality checks on new administrative datasets to identify anomalies; and 
• Assist with establishing data quality standards and protocols for new administrative datasets.

 Research: 

• Conduct policy-relevant research using administrative data; and 
• Produce research notes, policy briefs, reports and presentations based on research findings.

 Stakeholder engagement: 

• Represent National Treasury on inter-governmental and other external forums and committees related to administrative data and research; and 
• Participate in events such as workshops, seminars, and conferences to disseminate research findings.