Analyst: Economic Modelling And Research
DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICITY AND ENERGY
Vacancy at a glance
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Overview
Conduct data collection and analysis. Provide economic and policy research support.
Requirements
- A Degree in Economics, Energy Studies, Public Policy, Statistics at NQF level 7 recognised by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA)
- Added advantage to those with honours degree or postgraduate diploma in a relevant discipline
- PLUS 2 -3 years’ w ork/internship of experience in economic or policy research (preferably in energy, infrastructure, or development sectors)
- Knowledge of: Economics (macro and micro), including economic policy, growth, inequality and public finance
- Energy policy and plann ing basics, including energy transition, renewables and carbon pricing
- Socio-economic development, research methods and the South African policy/economic context (NDP, IRP, JET Framework, Eskom restructuring)
- Statistical/modelling tools and relevant data sources, including Stats SA, IEA, IMF, World Bank and government database
- Skills: Data analysis and visualisation (Excel or similar tools), Statistical programming (e.g
- EViews or Stata), basic modelling support (e.g
- CGE/input -output models)
- Structural literature reviews, draft policy briefs, technical reports and presentations, translating complex results into clear summaries and visuals
- Communication, stakeholder engagement and multidisciplinary teamwork
- Project/time management, documentation and research audit trails
- Thinking Demand: Analytical, conceptual and critical thinking
- Quantitative reasoning and reasoning and attentive to details
- Problem -solving, including addressing data gaps, modelling inconsistencies and stakeholder information needs
Responsibilities
- Conduct data collection and analysis
- Provide economic and policy research support
- Provide support in economic and energy modelling
- Provide support with socio-economic impact assessment
- Prepare reports, brief, presentations and data visualisations
- Prov ide stakeholder and projects support, including monitoring implementation progress for strategies such as the Just Energy Transition
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Dr. Christian Green at 083 391 1660
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