Economist x2 - South African Reserve Bank

The main purpose of this position is to collect, compile and analyse public sector statistics and to provide accurate economic information to support policy formulation.

Detailed Description

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas:

• Collect, compile and analyse public sector statistics.
• Check the accuracy of data received, validate source data and liaise frequently with respondents.
• Analyse financial statements in the prescribed format.
• Enhance and maintain the statistical database.
• Analyse data and statistics using business intelligence tools to identify trends and present analytical findings in written reports, including graphs and tables.
• Provide internal and external statistical information.
• Apply methodological standards to ensure adherence to international best practices.
• Write reports and assist with presentations, and general administrative and ad-hoc tasks required by the unit.

Job Requirements

To be considered for this position, candidates must be in possession of:

• Honour’s degree in Accounting, Economics, Statistics or an equivalent qualification;
• A Master’s degree would be an added advantage; and
• At least five years’ experience in the field of economic analysis and/or financial economics or accounting.

Additional requirements include:

• an affinity for statistics;
• being task-oriented, with time management skills to operate in a deadline-driven environment;
• ability to work independently as well as within a team/project environment;
• excellent communication and report-writing skills;
• initiative and problem-solving skills;
• analytical skills;
• the ability to pay attention to detail;
• good interpersonal skills; and
• ability to programme in ‘R’ or related open-source software will be added advantage;