Deputy Director: Tertiary Sector at National Treasury

Qualification/s Requirements

• A Grade 12 is required coupled with a minimum National Diploma (equivalent to NQF level 6) in Economics or Econometrics;
• An NQF level 7 to 10 will be an added advantage;
• A minimum 4 years’ experience of which 2 years’ should be on an Assistant Director level or equivalent obtained in an economic policy analysis environment;
• Knowledge and experience of applied microeconomics;
• Knowledge and experience of the latest trends on research tools; and
• Knowledge and experience in the dissemination and interpretation of economic policy outcomes.

Key Performance Areas

Analysis of Research Findings:

• Compile impact reports on sector developments in the tertiary sector and identifying through research implications for the economy;
• Research and analyse factors that drive growth in the tertiary sector for enhancement and engagement with stakeholders;
• Initiate research and provide an in-depth analysis on the socio-economic impact of industrial policy proposals for consultation prior to implementation, thereof;
• Compile draft speaking notes and speeches based on research conducted in developments on current affairs in the tertiary sector.; and
• Develop databases of micro-economic and macro-economic indicators to assist in the estimation and projection of future costs and benefits within the sector.

Provision of Policy Advice and Guidance:

• Provide inputs to draft briefing notes and memos on real economy and industrial policy issues for consideration by DG and Minister of Finance;
• Provide inputs into policy discussions and documents for consultation with stakeholders; and
• Provide inputs on real economic and industrial policy matters developed in conjunction with other stakeholders and represent National Treasury on stakeholder fora.

​​​​​​​Analysis, Benchmarking and Research:

• Perform research and provide assistance with factors influencing growth in the tertiary environment.;
• Analyse research results on economic developments and initiating benchmarking exercises in line with international institutional best practices and trends;
• Perform market analysis on the feasibility of the provision of services pertaining to transport, finance, and other stakeholders; and
• Engage stakeholders within the tertiary sectors on policies which influence the economy.

Project Management Support:

• Provide inputs to project plans and coordinate projects on the financial feasibility impact of the tertiary sectors; and
•  Develop measures on the safekeeping of information pertaining to expenditure commitments and monitoring trends within the tertiary sectors.