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INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (IDC)
 


​SENIOR ECONOMIST

IDC is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity. In accordance with the employment equity plan of the IDC and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but not limited to candidates from underrepresented designated groups.
Job number IDC00581
Contract Type Permanent
Posting End Date 10 Aug 2025
Region Gauteng
IDC Job Grade M Band
 
Job Description
The purpose of the role is to conduct macro-economic and sectoral analysis and forecasting. This includes conducting quantitative and qualitative analyses, contributing to the expansion of IDC modelling capacity, compiling macro-economic research reports, compiling publications, and presentations on economic matters for the IDC, and its stakeholders.
 
Qualifications and Experience
  • Honours degree in economics, econometrics (or equivalent qualification)
  • Masters degree (e.g. M. Commerce (Economics/Econometrics) or M. Science (Economics/Econometrics)) will be an added advantage.
 
Knowledge and Experience
  • 8 to 10 years relevant experience, preferably within an economic research and analysis environment.
  • Substantial experience and knowledge in sourcing, compiling, interrogating, testing and analysing statistical information (e.g. national accounts, international trade etc), for use in quantitative analyses.
  • Understanding, knowledge and experience of the historical and current economic environment (international and domestic) and factors influencing it.
  • Strong understanding, knowledge and experience of macro-economics and development economics theory and principles, as well as their application in industrial development and in the finance environment
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and an ability to understand, integrate and analyse complex information.
  • Good understanding, knowledge and experience of the economic and socio-economic environment in South Africa and southern Africa, including transformation and regional development issues.
 
Roles and Responsibilities
  • Conduct macro-economic and sectoral trend analysis, forecasting and economic impact assessments.
  • Conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses and contribute to the expansion of IDC modelling capacity.
  • Compile and present macro-economic research reports, publications, and presentations on economic matters for the IDC, and its stakeholders.
  • Assist in planning portfolio priorities and objectives from macro-economic and sectoral perspectives, contributing to market risk analysis.
  • Participate in various strategic research projects, particularly from a macro-economic analysis perspective.
  • Participate in specific fora and liaise with various external institutions.
  • Provide information on economic matters to IDC at large and assist through strategic support which enables effective management of the IDC group.
  • Lead and/or coordinate research projects undertaken with other economists within the department.
  • Undertake technical analysis of the prices of various commodities (industrial, energy and precious metals).
  • Forecasting of the prices of various commodities (industrial, energy and precious metals).
 
Job Requirements
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
  • Statistical software packages (e.g. EViews, R, Python etc)
  • Report writing skills
  • Strong Analytical and diagnostic skills
  • Problem solving
  • Business/commercial acumen
  • Stakeholder management
  • Technical analysis
  • Project management skills
  • Teamwork
 
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
  • Negotiating and influencing
  • Presentation and communication skills
  • Deciding and initiating.
  • Planning and organizing
  • Operating within a multi-cultural environment
  • Coping with pressures and setbacks
  • Problem-solving skills
 
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CA TRAINEE PROGRAMME
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IDC is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity. In accordance with the employment equity plan of the IDC and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but not limited to candidates from underrepresented designated groups.
Job number IDC00580
Contract Type Fixed Term Contract (36 months)
Posting End Date 10 Aug 2025
Region Gauteng
IDC Job Grade N/A
 
Synopsis
The purpose of the CA programme is to present potential Chartered Accountants to serve articles within the Corporation. Formal training through practical experience and a structured program is provided and at the same time, IDC contributes to the provision of future high-level qualified CA manpower requirements of the country in general as outlined in the National Development Plan.
 
Job Description
• To develop a talent pipeline of Chartered Accountants for the core business areas within IDC.
• To create opportunities for unemployed graduates with the required qualifications to develop competencies in the IDC environment.
• To grant graduates an opportunity to network with professionals and learn about the different career paths that are available in the corporation.
• To develop the necessary range and depth of experience and cultivate future business leaders.
 
Qualification and Experience
To qualify for the SAICA Trainee program you must have completed or currently enrolled in one of the following SAICA-accredited programs allowing entry into the SAICA Initial Assessment of Competence (IAC) in January 2026:
  • Certificate in Theory of Accounting (CTA),
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Accounting,
  • Honours Degree in Accounting or an equivalent qualification allowing entry into the SAICA IAC.
 
Candidates applying from other training offices must have passed SAICA IAC to be considered.
Candidates who are currently completing CTA level 1 or BCTA (Bridging Course to CTA) are not eligible to apply.
 
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