Economist: Local Government Budget Office at Western Cape Government

Minimum Requirements    

• Honours Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Economics, Finance, Public Policy; A minimum of 3 years experience in economic or policy research; A valid driving license (Code B or higher). Note: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities but have reasonable access to transport may also apply.

Recommendation    

• Masters Degree in Economics, Finance or Public Policy; Experience in data analysis and or policy development; A keen interest in working in an applied economic policy environment; Experience in project management.

Key Performance Areas    

• Coordinate and manage and provide inputs into the Local Government Budget Assessment process with other key stakeholder departments; Assess, advise and monitor municipal Service Delivery Budget Implementation Plans (SDBIP’s); Conduct and publish economic and socio-economic analysis through the Municipal Economic Review and Outlook (MERO) publication and Socio-economic Profiles for Local Government (SEP-LG); Project Management; Financial Management; People Management and Mentoring.

Competencies    

• Knowledge in the following: Micro/macro-economic theory and interpretation and economic analysis of key data sets; Municipal Finance Management Act, other relevant legislation and policies applicable to local government; Ability to understand and communicate findings from rigorous quantitative research; Written and verbal communication skills.