RESEARCHER

About the position

The primary purpose of the job is to conduct and provide analytical and interpretive research; and implement the Research Strategy. The incumbent must ensure that the organisation fulfils its mandate as set out in chapter 13 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa,1996 as amended.

PERFORMANCE AREAS
- Annual Submission For Division Of Revenue Recommendations ? Conduct evidence-based research in specific areas related to the approved Research Plan. ? Formulate recommendations relating to financing and the DOR within the approved Plan. ? Prepare chapters as directed for the annual DOR Submission.
- Conduct Policy Research ? Conduct Policy analysis on fiscal and economic issues related to public finance and development outcomes. ? Ensure the processing, maintenance and update of quantitative and qualitative economic, financial and statistical databases.
- Budget Analysis ? Assist in the analysis of the Budget with regard to Research Portfolio areas. ? Compile detailed substantiated Reports regarding budget analysis, as directed.

• Data And Record Management
• Public Finance and Policy Environment exposure.
• Well-developed applied research skills.
• A proven track record in terms of written research and/or publications.
• Exposure to / knowledge of Intergovernmental Fiscal relations systems.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in teamwork and research project management. COMPETENCIES
• Public Administration
• Financial Management
• Communication
• Analytical Skills
• Teamwork
• Computer Literacy
• Ethics and Integrity
• Diversity and change management
• Computer literate- Outlook, Excel, Word and Power Point
• Ability to work on quantitative/statistical software packages namely EViews and Stata P

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Master's Degree or equivalent- in Economics, Public Finance, Econometrics, Law, Statistics, Commerce and Finance.
- Three years' work experience in Economic Policy Research.

Desired Skills:

• Research

Desired Qualification Level:

• Masters

About The Employer:

Govt