Deputy Director: Modelling (Reference Not applicable)

Advertiser: Department of Transport

Location: Pretoria

Branch: Integrated Transport Planning
Chief Directorate: Modelling and Economic Analysis
Directorate: Modelling and Economic Analysis
Sub- Directorate: Modelling
Salary: All inclusive Salary Package R495 603per annum: Level 11

Requirements:
A B Comm / Bachelor Degree plus a postgraduate degree in Economics / Econometrics with strong concentration in economic modelling and or an Honours Degree in Economics / Econometrics coupled with three (3) to five (5) years of modelling experience. Knowledge of Input-Output Analysis models. Knowledge of Social Accounting Matrix (SAM). Development of environmental analysis models & databases. The following will see as strong recommendations: Experience in quantitative techniques, economic modelling and simulations. Knowledge of government processes. Economics analysis of respective modes of transport. Transport Economics. Communication skills (written and verbal). Negotiation skills. Project management. Computer literacy.

Duties:
Undertake, develop, research and apply economic analysis tools in the context of the transport sector policy. Develop transport economics models and formulate benchmarking indicators for South Africa’s global competitiveness in the transport sector. Develop transport economic models and undertake the necessary research in setting up a comprehensive transport model focusing primarily on South Africa’s transport systems. Supervise investigations and give guidance on the latest economic modelling tools to enable the Department of Transport to keep abreast with the latest modelling techniques that are used globally. Liaise with research institutions. Undertake specific transport economics research, particularly in relation to that imperative of domestic’s growth and international growth activities. Collect, collate, analyse and evaluate transport data for investigations. Investigate and identify obstacles and suggest potential solutions through different modes to optimise transport’s role in the economy and drive the disaggregating agenda of transport data. Conduct research for preliminary questions responses, participate inter-division project teams and intergovernmental task teams relating to pertinent economic analysis issues. Manage and monitor project performance, give guidance and make adjustment as necessary

Enquiries: Mr Mvikeli Ngcamu Tel: (012) 309 3693

Note: Short listed candidate will be subjected to a competency test as well as personality profile analysis.

Department of Transport is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer with clear employment equity targets. Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Applications:
Department of Transport, Private Bag X193, Pretoria, 0001 of hand deliver at the Forum Building, Cnr Struben and Bosman Street, Pretoria for attention Recruitment Unit. Room 4042. Employees are reminded to quote the relevant reference numbers/post number when applying for these posts.

Note:
Applications must be accompanied by a Z83 form (click to download pdf form), and a recent updated comprehensive CV (previous experience must be comprehensively detailed, i.e. positions held and dates), as well as certified copies of all qualifications and ID document. Failure to submit the requested documents/information will result in your application not being considered. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).

The Department reserves the right not to fill the posts.

The successful candidates must be willing to sign an oath of secrecy with the Department.

Applicants will be expected to be available for selection interviews and assessments at a time, date and place as determined by the Department. All appointments are subject to the verification of educational qualifications, previous experience, citizenship, reference checks and security vetting.
Please note: Correspondence will only be entered into with short-listed candidates.

Reference number: Not applicable

Closing date: 29 April 2013