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Associate Economic Statistician – ESD Jobs in Pretoria, South Africa at South African Reserve Bank
Position: (906) Associate Economic Statistician – ESD
Job title : (906) Associate Economic Statistician – ESD
Job Location :
Gauteng, Pretoria
Deadline :
April 04, 2025
Detailed Description
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas:
Collect, compile and analyse public sector statistics.
Check the accuracy of data, validate source data and liaise frequently with respondents.
Integrate economic data from multiple sources and ensure completeness and consistency.
Analyse audited annual financial statements in the prescribed format.
Enhance and maintain the statistical database.
Analyse data and statistics using business intelligence tools to identify trends and present analytical findings in written reports, including graphs and tables.
Provide internal and external statistical information.
Apply methodological standards to ensure adherence to international best practices.
Apply estimated methodological standards to complement non-response from respondents.
Assist with presentations and general administrative and ad hoc tasks required by the division.
Qualifications
Job requirements
To be considered for this position, candidates must be in possession of:
an Honours degree in Accounting, Economics, Statistics, Public Finance or Data Science, or an equivalent qualification;
two years’ experience in the field of economic and statistical analysis and/or financial economics or accounting;
a proven track record in financial statement analysis;
proficiency in English (both written and spoken); and
proficiency in the use of Microsoft (MS) Office products such as MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
The Following Would Be An Added Advantage
knowledge and experience of statistical and financial accounting standards relevant to the public sector;
the ability to programme in R and/or Python and related open-source software.
Additional Requirements Include
an affinity for statistics and economic analyses;
insight and knowledge regarding the international statistical manuals;
the ability to be task-orientated with time management skills to operate in a deadline-driven environment;
the ability to work independently and within a team/project environment;
excellent communication skills;
excellent report writing skills;
initiative and problem-solving skills;
innovation and creativity;
analytical skills and the ability to pay attention to detail;
good interpersonal skills.
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Title: Associate Economic Statistician – ESD
Company: South African Reserve Bank
Location: Pretoria, South Africa
Category: Finance & Banking (Financial Analyst, Economics)
