Analyst: Economic Modelling and Research

About

Conduct economic and policy research, data analysis and modelling support relating to energy and socio-economic impacts. Requires a relevant NQF 7 degree and 2–3 years' economic or policy research work/internship experience. Job grade: Level 09. Salary: R487 197 per annum. Reference: DEE2026/024. Duty station: Head Office, Pretoria.

How to apply

Email the completed 2021 Z83 form and comprehensive CV as one PDF attachment to Vacancies1@dee.gov.za. Quote the correct job title and reference number in the email subject line.

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.
• Provide stakeholder and projects support, including monitoring implementation progress for strategies such as the Just Energy Transition.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 2-3 years’ work/internship of experience in economic or policy research (preferably in energy, infrastructure, or development sectors).
• Knowledge of economics, energy policy and planning basics, socio-economic development, research methods and the South African policy/economic context.
• Knowledge of statistical/modelling tools and relevant data sources, including Stats SA, IEA, IMF, World Bank and government database.
• Data analysis and visualisation, statistical programming, basic modelling support, literature reviews, policy briefs, technical reports and presentations.
• Communication, stakeholder engagement, multidisciplinary teamwork, project/time management, documentation and research audit trails.