NATIONAL SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT CHIEF ECONOMIST VACANCY

POST: CHIEF ECONOMIST AND HEAD OF RESEARCH REF NO: NSG 05/2025

SALARY : R1 436 022 – R1 716 933.per annum,

CENTRE : Pretoria.

REQUIREMENTS :

• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification (NQF Level 7) in Economic Management, Data Sciences, or a related field with a specialization in Applied Economics, Behavioral Economics, Public Economics, Policy Analysis, Statistics, Development Economics, or another relevant discipline that demonstrates advanced knowledge and practical application of economics will be considered.
• A post-graduate qualification (NQF level 9 or 10) with demonstrable research capability will be an added advantage.
• Faculty affiliation with senior lecturer or Associate Professor level will give candidates a competitive edge.
• The successful applicant will be subjected to security vetting at an appropriate clearance level for senior managers.

Experience:

• Extensive proven and relevant experience, of which five (5) years must be at a senior management level, in applied economic research, modelling, capacity building and project management.
• Experience in leading and managing research projects and teams, preferably in an academic, research or public sector context.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct high-level research and analysis, formulate policies based on research outcomes, and provide strategic advice to senior management.
• Experience in academic writing, publishing of papers, management of journals and presentation.
• Experience working in higher and further education environments.

DUTIES :

The incumbent will be responsible for the following Key Results Areas:

• Develop and implement the NSG’s research agenda to address economic and public policy priorities.
• Represent the NSG in Economic Cluster forums, providing expert economic input and enhancing the institution’s strategic positioning.
• Oversee the analysis of socio-economic policies and advise on capacity development interventions to improve public sector performance.
• Collaborate internally to support curriculum design with content, particularly in economics, based on research-driven insights.
• Produce high-quality research reports, policy briefs, and economic analyses for stakeholders.
• Manage and oversee collaborative research initiatives with academic institutions and government departments.
• Lead the development and use of economic models to forecast fiscal trends, labour market shifts, and policy impacts globally and locally.
• Conduct scenario planning to inform the future of the South African public sector and the NSG’s long-term strategy and public sector development initiatives.

ENQUIRIES : Mpho Mugodo Tel No: (012) 441 6017

APPLICATIONS :

E-mail to Recruitment.MMSSMS@thensg.gov.za, or hand deliver to ZK Mathews Building, 70 Meintjies Street, Sunnyside, Pretoria, or postal address to The Principal: National School of Government, Private Bag X759, Pretoria, 0001.

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APPLICATIONS :

Applications can be submitted by email to the relevant email address indicated by quoting the relevant reference number provided on the subject line or (2) hand-delivered to the ZK Matthews Building, 70 Meintjies Street, Sunnyside, Pretoria,

or (3) via postal mail to: The Principal: National School of Government, Private Bag X759, Pretoria, 0001. Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications electronically. For Attention and Enquiries: Kindly contact Mr Mpho Mugodo (012) 441 6017 or Mr Thabo Ngwenya (012) 441- 6108.

CLOSING DATE : 15 May 2025 at 16h00

NOTE :

Suitably qualified and experienced candidates are invited to apply for the following vacant positions. The National School of Government will give preference to individuals whose appointment will improve employment equity in the department. In terms of the employment equity targets, preference will be given to African Males, Coloured Males and people with disabilities.

Applicants are advised to read Chapter 4 of the Public Administration Management Act of 2014 from the DPSA website regarding the repositioning of NSG to Higher Education institution. Applications must consist of: A fully completed and signed new Z83 form with a comprehensive CV containing contactable references.

Use of the old Z83 Form will result in disqualification. Candidates should not attach certified documents to the application. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview. The relevant reference number must be written on the application form. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).

Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise for the post (s). All appointments are subject to personnel suitability checks such as security vetting, citizen verification, financial records check, and qualifications verifications. Applications that do not comply with the above-mentioned requirements as well as applications that are received late, will not be considered.