Senior Econometrician: Centre of Excellence (60 Months) needed at IDC

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.