(655) Economic Policy Analyst – IERPD needed at South African Reserve Bank

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas:

• Conduct relevant research, contribute to the development of policy positions and strategies, and influence the global economic and financial agenda for the benefit of South Africa and the region. 
• Provide support to the Division Head and Senior Policy Analysts in managing projects, including logistical arrangements for seminars, meetings, conferences, and workshops. 
• Provide support to the Division when it represents the SARB in working group meetings of the Group of Twenty (G20), BRICS and other forums where relevant. 
• Provide inputs into the preparation of briefing documents and speaking notes for the governors and senior officials attending international meetings. 
• Provide inputs and conduct research for purposes of writing speeches.
• Liaise with National Treasury, other relevant government entities and specialist SARB departments to ensure consistency with the domestic and international agenda. 
• Build strategic relationships and networks with relevant counterparts in international forums.
• Develop briefs and makes presentations internally as well as to departmental forums and other departments in the SARB on topics of interest in the international forums.
• Provide support in managing international cooperation and partnerships on behalf of the SARB, including diplomatic relationships. 

Qualifications

Job requirements

To be considered for this position, candidates must have:

• a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, or an NQF 7 equivalent; 
• a minimum of five to eight years’ job-related experience in an economic or global macroeconomic policy and research environment; and
• knowledge of policy development formulation and international financial institutions.

Additional requirements are as follows:

• knowledge of global finance and economics-related research; 
• knowledge of policy development and formulation;
• knowledge of international financial institutions;
• knowledge of relevant government policies and relevant legislation;
• influencing skills;
• excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• negotiation skills;
• networking and stakeholder relationship management;
• bias for action; and
• excellent etiquette to interact with executives and high-profile individuals.