Assistant Director: Macro-economic Analysis

Overview

Assistant Director for macro-economic analysis at Provincial Treasury in Johannesburg, requiring an Honours degree in Economics or Finance plus three years' relevant experience.

Requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Economics/Econometrics/ Finance at NQF level 8 e.g.
• Honours Degree. 3 years functional experience in Economics or Finance and/ or related fields.
• Knowledge and understanding of MFMA, Treasury regulations, accounting principles, and PFMA.

Duties

• To determine and evaluate economic parameters and socio- economic parameters and imperatives within the provincial and macro-economic context.
• Analyse key economic variables their interrelations and relevance for the budget.
• Perform periodic analysis, maintenance and update of provincial socio- economic indicators and conduct research which contributes to departmental publications.
• Support the Deputy Director by producing chapters in the research publications of the Macro-Economic Analysis unit.
• Perform econometric modelling for research and provide economic information to meet ad hoc requests.
• Support the Budget Management unit by researching and submitting contributions to the economic section of the Estimates of Provincial Receipts and Expenditure (EPRE).
• Perform econometric modelling for research, analysis and forecasting of trends to inform policy makers of the potential future impact of their decisions and the unfolding events in the economy.
• Remain abreast with all economic trends both locally and internationally so that the impact of these on the provincial economy can be anticipated.

How to apply

Applications should be submitted online at: https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za/. Z83 and updated CV must be attached. Pre-entry SMS certificate is compulsory for SMS appointments. To access the SMS pre-entry certificate course and for further details, please click on the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. For more information regarding the course please visit the NSG website: www.thensg.gov.za

Enquiries: Ms. Baleseng Sedibe – email: baleseng.sedibe@gauteng.gov.za

Notes

Applications must be submitted on new z83 form, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. The Completed and signed form should be accompanied by a recently updated CV only specifying all experience indicating the respective dates (MM/YY) as well as indicating three reference persons with the following information: name and contact number(s), email address and an indication of the capacity in which the reference is known to the candidate. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents on or before the interview date following communication from HR. Suitable candidates will be subjected to Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal record, citizen, credit record checks, qualification, and employment verification). Confirmation of final appointment will be subject to a positive security clearance. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. The persons appointed to this position will be subjected to a security clearance. SMS candidates will be required to undergo a Competency Assessment as prescribed by the DPSA. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise, and the other will be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment. Gauteng Provincial Treasury (GPT) reserves the right to utilise practical exercises / tests for non-SMS positions and during the recruitment process (candidates who are shortlisted will be informed accordingly) to determine the suitability of candidates for the post(s). GPT also reserves the right to cancel the filling / not to fill a vacancy that was advertised during any stage of the recruitment process. Prospective applicants must please use the new Z83 which is effective as of 01 January 2021. OTHER POSTS