EASTERN CAPE SOCIO ECONOMIC COUNCIL (ECSECC) The Eastern Cape Socio-Economic Council (ECSECC) is a Schedule 3C Public Entity established in 1995 as a formal Consultative Council comprising the social partners of Government, organized business, organised labour, the Civil Society Sector and Institutions of Higher Learning in the Province of the Eastern Cape. Our mission is to eradicate poverty, create jobs, and enhance economic growth through developing our capacity as a multi-stakeholder centre of excellence in applied policy research, development planning, and facilitation. Development Economist (Three Years Fixed Term Contract) ECSECC seeks to employ a suitably qualified Development Economist who will be responsible for providing support to Human Resources Development and Economic Development Programme, focusing on issues of economic development. The incumbent reports to the Programme Manager: Economic Governance and Human Resource Development.
• Participate in a range of research conducted by ECSECC.
• Work closely with provincial government, business, labour and other ECSECC social partners. • Participate in a range of research conducted by ECSECC. • Develop reports and plans as per the instruction of the programme manager. • Implement the policies of the organization. • Participate in ECSECC activities and sessions. Qualifications: • Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7). • Post graduate qualification in Economics or Finance or related fields, will be an added advantage. • Good understanding of Socio-Economic challenges confronting South Africa and the Eastern Cape. • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. • Have a good understanding and practical experience of a wide range of quantitative and qualitative research methods. • Have a good understanding of economic statistics (command of econometric and statistical software) • Good communication skills (verbal and written). • Good command of statistical and econometric computer software (sources & interpretation). • Proficiency in the use of MS Excel, MS Word, and MS Power point. Good command of statistical and econometric computer software. • Ability to source and analyze complex data from different sources. • Ability to conduct a research independently, and to build econometric models. Experience: • Extensive experience in Macro Economics, Sector Studies, Strategy Formation, Fiscal Studies and LED studies. • At least five years’ experience in, data analysis and report writing. ECSECC has the intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post with a candidate whose appointment will promote representativity. ECSECC reserves the right not to make an appointment. Security checks and qualification verification will be conducted for the selected candidate. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Please email your letter of application and CV to [email protected] on or before the 11 August 2020. Enquiries regarding application process: Ms Zuzeka Kwanga Contact Number: 071 730 8877 Physical Address: 12 Gloucester Road, Vincent, East London Postal Address: Postnet Vincent, P/Bag X9063, Suite No 3025246, Vincent, 5247
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