Economist: Secondary Sector at National Treasury

Qualification/s Requirements

• A Grade 12 is required coupled with a minimum National Diploma (equivalent to NQF level 6) or Bachelor degree (equivalent to NQF level 7) in Economics or Econometrics;
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience obtained in an economic policy analysis environment;
• Knowledge of applied microeconomics; 
• Knowledge of the different research engines, analysis and report writing skills; and 
• Knowledge of dissemination of economic policy outcomes.

Key Performance Areas

Sector Analysis: 

• Provide reports on developments in the secondary sector and implications for the economy;
• Research and analyse factors that drive growth in the secondary sector;
• Provide in-depth analysis of the socio-economic impact of various related policy proposals; 
• Draft speaking & briefing notes, memos and speeches for the Deputy-Director-General, Director-General, Deputy Minister and Minister;
• Develop databases of various microeconomic and macroeconomic indicators to assist in economic analysis; and
• Assist in developing National Treasury positions on real economy and related policy issues developed in conjunction with other units of the National Treasury. 

Policy Advice: 

• Prepare briefing notes and memos to DG and Minister on various real economy and related policy issues; 
• Provide inputs into various National Treasury policy discussions documents for consultation with stakeholders; and 
• Provide support to engagements with stakeholders on policy and related issues impacting the secondary sectors 

Research: 

• Research factors that impact on growth, employment and investment in the secondary sector; and  
• Research economic developments and policies and benchmark against international best practices and trends. 

Budget & MTBPS: 

• Provide inputs into Chapter 2 of Budget Review and MTBPS: sector analysis, updates, tables, charts; and 
• Assist with number checking and proof reading of Budget Chapters