CareerPlan

Senior Economist

Bloemfontein, MangaungFull-time2026-10-30
Hybrid

Core

Conduct rigorous economic analysis, develop forecasts, and provide expert insights on national and regional economic trends to shape policy discussions.

Role type

Senior IC economist (macro/micro)

Builds

Economic forecasts, research papers, policy briefs, and strategic economic planning

Domain

Macroeconomics, Econometrics, Public Policy

Required skills

Macroeconomic theory, Econometric modeling, Statistical data analysis, Research design, Policy analysis, Econometric software (Stata, R, EViews)

Preferred skills

Publication record, Communication of complex concepts, Independent research

Technologies

Stata, R, EViews

Responsibilities

Conduct in-depth economic research on macroeconomic and microeconomic issues; Develop and maintain econometric models for forecasting; Author high-quality research papers and policy briefs; Present findings to stakeholders and government officials; Advise on economic implications of policies; Collaborate on joint research projects.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC