FINANCIAL AND FISCAL COMMISSION (FFC) The Financial and Fiscal Commission (FFC) exists to provide proactive, expert and independent advice to promote the Intergovernmental Fiscal Relations (IGFR) System in South Africa, through empirical policy analysis and to ensure the realisation of our Constitutional values. The vision is to provide influential advice to promote an equitable, efficient and sustainable Intergovernmental Fiscal Relations system. RESEARCHERS X2 Ref: 004/2021 Salary Range – R 733 257.00 – R 863 758.00.00 pa (All-inclusive package) Financial and Fiscal Commission (FFC) is seeking to appoint energetic, and results driven individuals with high levels of analytical and problem-solving skills for Researcher positions on a permanent basis to conduct research in ensuring the promotion of Intergovernmental Fiscal Relations.
• A proven track record of research, publications and modelling.
• Exposure to / knowledge of Intergovernmental Fiscal relations systems. • Good analytical and problem-solving skills. • Computer Literacy (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access). • A sound understanding of the legislative framework and policies governing public finance management. • Good interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills and experience in teamwork. 4. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES The key outputs of the Researcher are as follows: • Conduct research in specific areas related to the agreed Plan: Data and information gathering and analysis, preparation of discussion documents and working papers, development of appropriate models and formulae; • Conduct Budget analysis in specific Research Portfolio areas • Manage, organise, procure, warehouse, and facilitate the use of a wide variety of data, both new and existing — including liaison with relevant bodies, institutions etc. for data. • Analyze and interpret data for interrelationships relating to research issues under investigation. • Prepare and submit reports and recommendations based on research findings. • Present research outputs at various forums including internal seminar series, provincial Legislatures and Parliament, as required. • Liaise and interact with Commission stakeholders. Serve as a team member on the various working groups and discussion forums of the Commission; • Prepare and submit monthly Research progress reports. Applications: Interested applicants must submit a covering letter using the advert reference number, indicating how they will fulfil the above responsibilities, together with a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae, proof of qualifications, copy of ID to be e-mailed to recruitment@ffc.co.za Closing date: 14 June 2021. No late applications will be accepted. Qualifications and other checks will be conducted on short-listed/recommended candidates and, where applicable, additional checks will be conducted. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have any foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). The FFC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and reserves the right not to make an appointment. Women and people with disabilities are invited to apply. Should you not receive any correspondence / communication from the FFC one month after the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
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