Overview
(1015) Senior Economic Statistician-ESD Jobs in Pretoria, Gauteng at South African Reserve Bank
Brief description
The main purpose of this position is to oversee and manage all relevant activities across the statistical value chain (SVC) for the compilation of high-quality integrated economic statistics for South Africa’s integrated economic accounts (IEA) with specific focus on the financial corporations’ sector, in compliance with international methodology, and to conduct in-depth research and analysis in this specialised field. In this position you will be required to evaluate and provide appropriate recommendations on research and analysis in this specialised field, as well as to lead special projects as required.
Detailed description
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas:
Drive the data sourcing strategy to ensure delivery of timely delivery of high-quality IEA statistics in the context of the macroeconomic statistics ecosphere.
Oversee the production and dissemination of high-quality of IEA statistics and associated macroeconomic indicators in the context of applicable macroeconomic statistical domains.
Initiate and lead interactions to improve the quality of sourced input data.
Lead activities contributing to the monitoring, assessment and updating of sectoral macroeconomic landscapes within the South African economy.
Lead research efforts to improve statistical compilation methods for the IEA.
Ensures the application of international methodologies, guidelines and best practices in the compilation and research associated with the outpits of the IEA statistics.
Drive compliance of IEA statistics with relevant governance frameworks, policies, procedures and legislative requirements across all applicable elements of the SVC.
Lead and coordinate the compilation of various statistical outputs and publications (i.e. statistical tables, graphs and reports and Quarterly Bulletin ) ensuring that the statistics reconcile with historical trends and all related macroeconomic statistical domains.
Develop and coordinate reports, analytical outcomes, research findings and present findings to the senior management of the department and, where applicable, to South African Reserve Bank management and domestic and international external stakeholders.
Proactively lead and provide support in engagements with external forums and/or contribute to the development of national statistical standards, classification, frameworks and protocols by actively participating in interactions such as workshops and seminars.
Stay abreast with emerging research in the area of specialisation and statistical methodologies and recommend improvements in methodologies relevant the area of specialisation
Actively participate in senior-level meetings (including meetings for the Monetary Policy Committee and Financial Stability Committee), sharing information pertaining to areas of specialisation when required.
Drive statistical projects and coordination activities in the IEA environment and put processes in place to improve the quality of compiled statistics.
Provide input related to project-based performance appraisals for team members and provide input into the overall performance evaluations, where appropriate.
Title: (1015) Senior Economic Statistician-ESD
Company: South African Reserve Bank
Location: Pretoria, Gauteng
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