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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: MACRO-ECONOMIC ANALYSIS

P · gauteng

Salary band

R 487 197

Closing date

18 August 2026

Reference

REFS/050284

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About this role

Department

Directorate

Sustainable Fiscal Resource Management

Location

Johannesburg

Salary

R487 197 per annum, (plus benefits)

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 144 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.

Enquiries

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

Closing Date

2026-08-18T00:00:00+02:00

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Requirements

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

Key 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 144 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

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