Junior Economist Job Vacancies (2 Positions)

JUNIOR ECONOMISTS 2 POSTS REF NO: DPE/2016/023 [two year contract] Directorate: Transport SALARY : R196 278 per annum, Level 7

CENTRE : Pretoria REQUIREMENTS : Applicant must be in possession of an appropriate Degree in Economics, Transport Economics or related disciplines. Work experience demonstrating analytical abilities and good verbal and written communication skills. Understanding of the land surface freight transport sector and related developments.

DUTIES : The successful candidate will be responsible for undertaking research on freight transport sector developments and analysis of these developments to the general economy. Assist in undertaking analysis of land surface freight operations; conduct economic and statistical analysis for freight corridor performances; research on the impact of economic regulation to the freight transport sector. Assist in monitoring and evaluating the performance of the SOCs on Medium Term Strategic Framework (MTSF), National Development Plan (NDP) and nine point plan. ENQUIRIES : Mr Benneth Baloyi, Tel: (012) 431-1029

APPLICATIONS : The Department of Public Enterprises, Private Bag X15, Pretoria, 0028 or hand deliver at 1090 Infotech Building, Arcadia & Hilda Street, Hatfield 0028.

FOR ATTENTION : Human Resources

CLOSING DATE : 29 April 2016 NOTE : Applications must be submitted on form Z83 and should be accompanied by certified copies of qualifications, ID as well as a comprehensive CV in order to be considered. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Correspondence will be limited to successful candidates only. If you have not been contacted within 3 months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to screening and security vetting to determine the suitability of a person for employment. Failure to submit the requested documents will result in your application not being considered. No faxed or e-mailed applications will be considered