Job Description

The ISA Centre of Excellence (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. The Senior Econometrician will play a leading role in conducting econometrical analysis to ensure this mandate of the ISA CoE is achieved.

Objectives

• Collecting, compiling, and analysing economic datasets.
• Performing data quality and validation checks.
• Compiling, manipulating, and analysing economic data.
• Developing econometric models for several relevant economic variables and market metrics, infrastructure related.
• Identifying and analysing key economic indicators.
• Preparing economic reports, charts, and slides.
• Maintaining and updating a repository of all the data.
• Providing technical input regarding the development of analytical models and unit-based decision support systems.

Qualification and Experience
Basic Requirements for the role
Formal Qualification/Degree
Degree (NQF Level 7) or Postgraduate (NQF Level 8) qualification in Econometrics, Economics or similar.
A Masters degree (MCom/MBA) will be an added advantage.
Work Experience

• Minimum 5 to 8 years relevant working experience in the following areas:
• Knowledge and understanding of applications of Eviews, Input/Output, SAM, CGE and other Econometrics platforms.
• Knowledge and understanding of monitoring of economic activities and formulating economic outlook for the organisation using econometric modelling techniques.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of databases on statistical and mathematical analysis of economic relationships.
• Knowledge and understanding of economic markets and economic forecasting.
• Experience, Knowledge and understanding of macroeconomic modelling, correlation analysis and cost benefit assessments.
• Experience, Knowledge and understanding of conducting EX Post Evaluation of projects.
• Knowledge and experience in conducting econometric research for infrastructure projects.
• Managerial experience in leading teams/projects.

Roles and Responsibilities
Job Related Knowledge

• Public Finance Management Act and regulations (Act 1 of 1999).
• Infrastructure Development Act (Act 23 of 2014).
• Economic principles and indicators.
• Public administration principles.

Job-Related Skills

• Strong Planning, Coordination and Managerial Skills
• Strong Economic Analysis Capabilities
• Strong Research Skills
• Strong Econometrics Skills
• Excellent Written and Verbal Communication Skills
• Understanding of Infrastructure Sectors

Behavioural Competency

• Adapting and Responding to Change
• Deciding and Initiating Action Skills
• Relating and Networking Skills
• Negotiating and Influencing Teams
• Presentation Skills
• Excellent Communications Skills

Technical Competency

• Strong technical capabilities, including the ability to gather, coordinate, analyse, and disseminate large quantities of data with precision and care