Senior Economist: Economic Planning and Coordination (Reference EDD/2013/04/2)

Advertiser: Economic Development Department

Location: Pretoria

Salary: R872 214 per annum. All-inclusive flexible remuneration package consisting of a basic salary of 70% and a 30% flexible portion structured according to personal needs). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement. (Level 14).

Requirements:
3 or 4 year tertiary degree in economics or econometrics - A post-graduate degree in Economics would be an added advantage - Thorough understanding of public policy development and implementation - knowledge of government policies and processes 3-5 years relevant experience in management position with proven managerial skills. - Good writing and communication skills and an ability to work under pressure. Knowledge and understanding of policy analysis, formulation and interpretation.

Duties:
Promote local procurement by organs of state and private enterprises. - Monitor public procurement and identify opportunities to improve local procurement and procurement from SMMEs/BBBEE. - Develop guidelines for linking local procurement with performance and equity of enterprise. - Develop a methodology to assess economic development impact of state spending - Conduct economic development impact assessment on budget submissions and advise thereon. - Disseminate the impact assessment methodology within the State.

Enquiries: Ms Nthabiseng Mahlangu (012) 394 5603

Applications:
Economic Development Department, Private Bag X 149, Pretoria,0001 or Hand deliver to The DTI Campus, Corner Meintjies and Esselen Street, Sunnyside, Pretoria, Uuzaji Building, Block E, Ground Floor

For attention: Ms Nthabiseng Mahlangu

Note:
Applications must be submitted on a Z83 form (click to download pdf form). The completed and signed form should be accompanied by a recently updated, comprehensive CV as well as certified copies of all qualification(s) and ID-document. Should you be in possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Applicants who do not comply with the above-mentioned requirements, as well as applications received late, faxed and emailed will not be considered. Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). Successful candidates will be appointed on a probation period of 24 months.

Reference number: EDD/2013/04/2

Closing date: 26 April 2013