Snr Economist: Monetary Policy & Financial Markets at National Treasury

Purpose of the Role

• To Monitor and evaluate economic developments in the South African economy. To analyse and advise on the economic impacts of various related policy proposals made by other government departments and/or stakeholders, plan and execute research projects, and engage external stakeholders on relevant economic developments to inform sound policy advice and as inputs into the economic framework for the MTBPS and the Budget.

Qualification/s Requirements

• A Grade 12 is required coupled with a minimum National Diploma (equivalent to NQF level 6) or bachelor’s degree (equivalent to NQF level 7) in Economics or Econometrics or Finance or Statistics or Business Science or Data Science or Accounting or Mathematics;
• An NQF level 7 to 10 will be an added advantage;
• A minimum 4 years’ experience of which 2 years should be at an Assistant Director level or equivalent obtained in in research, policy and economic analysis;
• Knowledge of and experience of trends and principles of macroeconomic policy,• Knowledge and experience of the latest trends in research and sources of information;
• Knowledge and experience in the dissemination and interpretation of economic policy outcomes; and
• Knowledge and understanding of principles of research methodology.

Key Performance Areas
Economic research and policy analysis, and assessments of government policy proposals: 

• Establish and monitor a policy framework that supports greater employment, equality and poverty alleviation; and
• Compile research outputs approved by the DDG, including, but not limited to, research papers, research notes, technical analysis, reviews and assessments of external proposals. 

Commentary on economic data releases: 

• Compile and distribute regular reports and presentations in the relevant subject area,;
• Update an extensive database to inform research and respond to requests from other divisions in National Treasury and other departments;
• Provide data in user-friendly format to users in National Treasury upon request;
• Develop and maintain a database of information relevant to the research subject area. 

Support and build strong stakeholder relations, internally and externally, to advance the development of economic policy and the objectives of the National Treasury: 

• Provide inputs to stakeholders to advance the development of economic policy and the objectives of the National Treasury;
• Contribute to qualitative comment and assessment of research on relevant SA economic issues conducted outside of the National Treasury; and
• Provide support to the Ministry, DG's office in respect of speeches, presentations and briefing notes. 

Chapter 2 of Budget and MTBPS inputs and assumptions: 

• Compile inputs for the Economic Chapter of the Budget Review and Medium-term Budget Policy Statement for annual publication; and
• Compile inputs to the Assumptions process and forecast inputs.

Closing Date: 10 November 2025