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Econometrist [GP ZA (Primary)]
POSTED BY: Industrial Development Corporation
REF:IDC 173
Date Published:Tuesday, November 9, 2021
Date of Expiration:Sunday, May 8, 2022 EXPIRED
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| LOCATION OF THIS JOB |
 South Africa | GP ZA (PRIMARY) in South Africa |
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| DEVELOPMENT FINANCE INSTITUTIONS
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| Contract |
| MAIN JOB DESCRIPTION |
Closing Date of Advert 25/11/2021
Job Title Econometrist [GP ZA (Primary)]
Organizational Unit PICC Support Unit -> Technical Project Management Unit
Job Type Contract
Category Client Management
Education Level Honours Degree
Location GP ZA (Primary)
JOB DESCRIPTION
A position exists within the Presidential Infrastructure Coordinating Commission department for an Econometrist at our Sandton Offices and Pretoria. This position will be based on a 3 year (36 months) fixed term contract.
JOB PURPOSE
1. The ISA CoE objective is to ensure that Infrastructure South Africa becomes the leading and “go-to” authority on Infrastructure Research, Information, Long-term Planning and Guidance in South Africa and Africa.
2. The econometrist will play a leading role in conducting econometrical analysis to ensure this mandate of the ISA CoE is achieved.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Collecting, compiling, and analysing economic datasets
2. Performing data quality and validation checks
3. Compiling, manipulating, and analysing economic data
4. Developing econometric models for several relevant economic variables and market metrics, infrastructure related.
5. Identifying and analysing key economic indicators
6. Preparing economic reports, charts, and slides
7. Maintaining and updating a repository of all the data
8. Providing technical input regarding the development of analytical models and unit-based decision support systems
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| REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS JOB |
EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE:
1. 5-7 years relevant working experience.
2. Knowledge and understanding of applications of Eviews, Input/Output, SAM, CGE and other Econometrics platforms.
3. Knowledge and understanding of monitoring of economic activities and formulating economic outlook for the organisation using econometric modelling techniques.
4. Strong knowledge and understanding of databases on statistical and mathematical analysis of economic relationships.
5. Knowledge and understanding of economic markets and economic forecasting
6. Experience, Knowledge and understanding of macroeconomic modelling, correlation analysis and cost benefit assessments.
7. Experience, Knowledge and understanding of conducting EX Post Evaluation of projects
8. Knowledge and experience in conducting econometric research for infrastructure projects
TECHNICAL/FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES
1. Prioritisation Skills
2. Report writing Skills
3. Project Management Skills
4. Strong Analytical Skills
5. Planning and Organizing Skills
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
1. Adapting and Responding to Change
2. Deciding and Initiating Action Skills
3. Relating and Networking Skills
4. Negotiating and influencing Skills
5. Presentation Skills
6. Excellent Communication Skills
QUALIFICATIONS
1. Degree or Post graduate qualification in Econometrics.
2. A Masters degrees (MBA/MBL) will be an added advantage.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
As our entity (IDC) provides financing and funding, the need to ensure Trust, Honesty and Integrity in all financial and non-financial activities must be above reproach
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