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DIRECTOR: ECONOMIC GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT REF NO: S061/2023
Division: Economic Policy (EP)
Purpose: To initiate research on constraints to economic growth, drivers of growth and measures to enhance growth contributing to policy advice on macroeconomic matters for integration into the economic framework for the MTBPS and the National Budget.

CENTRE : Pretoria

DUTIES : Some key outputs include: Conduct Research on Economic Growth and Development as well as conducting broader policy analysis: Identify matters of research for integration into policy development on economic growth drivers. Provide support to stakeholders on assessments of research outcomes. Conduct research on economic development and growth, productivity, and the impact of the fourth industrial revolution. Coordinate and provide guidance on policy outcomes’ impact on economic indicators. Provide Qualitative Assessment of Research on SA Economy: Comment on IMF Article IV reports and policies, reports by rating agencies, OECD economic assessments and other relevant academic research. Co-ordinate comments and draft qualitative reports perpetuating National Treasury’s stance on specific economic issues. Represent National Treasury at the SADC Macro Sub Committee, evaluating South Africa’s and other partner countries’ progress towards agreed targets. Provide qualitative comments and assessments of research on relevant South African issues conducted outside the National Treasury pertaining to the economy. Build Relations on Intra-Governmental Co-operation on Economic Growth: Engage and strengthen relationships with the Presidency, Economic Cluster and NEDLAC on economic growth. Co-ordinate all research inputs from committees and share findings with stakeholders. Co-ordinate collective inputs from intra-governmental discussions on economic growth and development. Develop Data, Graphs and Research: Provide feedback into policy analysis and the budget process. Engage stakeholders on the economic views of the National Treasury. Coordinate the inputs on responses to speeches, briefing notes, and parliamentary questions.

ENQUIRIES : Only (No applications): Recruitment.Enquries@treasury.gov.za
APPLICATIONS : To apply visit: https://erecruitment.treasury.gov.za/eRecruitment/#/browseJobs
CLOSING DATE : 24 July 2023 at 12:00 am (Midnight)