- A master's degree in economics or an equivalent qualification.
- Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in an economic research and analysis environment.
- At least 5 years of experience in managing teams and operating at a leadership level.
- Deep understanding of the economic environment (international, regional, and domestic) and factors influencing it.
- Robust knowledge of economic theory and principles and their practical application.
- Comprehensive knowledge of sources of economic data and other pertinent information, as well as research methodologies.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and statistical software
- Lead a team of economists and researchers in undertaking macroeconomic and sectoral/industrial/value-chain research and analysis, driving a high-performance culture. Develop and implement research strategies to support the company's mandate and strategic objectives.
- Continuously improve the analytical capability of the team to provide insightful and relevant contributions and recommendations to the strategic planning processes at the corporate and operational levels.
- Ensure that the department's research and analysis is highly practical and oriented towards the identification of emerging trends, industrial development opportunities both domestically and regionally, as well as threats.
- Contribute to the provision of the theoretical and intellectual platform of research information for the effective achievement of the mandates as determined by/for the company.
- Exercise effective quality assurance and oversight and ensure consistency and coherence across the broad range of the department's research and analysis outputs.
- Facilitate the continued development and maintenance of comprehensive databases of economic and sectoral/industrial data.
- Provide economic analysis and advice the company's Board of Directors, executive management and other senior management, as well as policymakers.
- Research on major development issues (as identified by the organisation) facing South Africa and Africa and their relation to global economic governance and possible solution generation to provide and enable the organisation to be knowledge led.
- Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Represent the Corporation across a range of public platforms, including media, proactively leveraging on opportunities to demonstrate thought leadership, compellingly and credibly, on a range of economic and industrial development areas.
- Manage conflict, address performance management issues, and facilitate constructive working relations and healthy morale among the department's staff and other stakeholders.
- Manage the departmental budget.
- Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
-
Head: Research and Information Department
1 week ago
IDC Sandton, South AfricaTo lead the Research and Information department in executing its key supportive roles to the IDC by monitoring and analysing economic and industrial trends, and forecasting movements in key macroeconomic variables and in specific sectors of economic activity; undertaking sectoral ...
-
Engineering Project Administrator
1 week ago
Keystone Project Recruitment Johannesburg, South Africa**Job Objective**: · - Acting as a first point of contact between P&O and Engineering. · - Managing engineering personnel information, including CVs. · - Managing training needs of engineering personnel. · - Managing diaries, organising department meetings and training sessions f ...
-
Credit and Collections Manager
1 week ago
Mettus Johannesburg, South Africa**Purpose of the Job**: · The role of the credit and collections manager is to direct and lead the management of the people, processes, and technology within the Mettus Credit Management department. · **Main Responsibilities** · **Tasks** · 1. · Perform credit risk management · - ...
-
Intern: Core Business
2 weeks ago
Services SETA Johannesburg, South AfricaDUTIES · - Provide administrative support to ensure smooth running of the department · - Logistical arrangements for meetings · - Answer calls and handle enquiries as far as possible · - Ensure efficient administration within the department · - Process travel related documents fo ...
-
Factory Supervisor
1 week ago
Elchemie Johannesburg, South Africa**Requirements**: · - Gr12 · - 1 to 3 years working experience in the chemical industry. · - Vaccination Certificate · - Valid ID · - Valid license · - No criminal record · - Proficiency in MS Office · - Problem-solving abilities · **Duties**: · - Receiving orders from sites and ...
-
Corporate Strategy Analyst
4 days ago
TotalEnergies Johannesburg, South AfricaStrategy Economics Business · - JOHANNESBURG(ZAF) · - South Africa · - As a Corporate Strategy Analyst you will be responsible for the following activities: · **Mergers and Acquisition activities**: · - To facilitate the purchase or consolidation of companies from inception to th ...
-
Departmental Administrator: Marketing
3 days ago
PPS Recruitment Johannesburg, South Africa**Job Advert Summary**: · - The Departmental Administrator's role will provide administrative support and be responsible for a range of duties including, planning and prioritisation of deliverables, investigating and researching business issues, strategic initiatives and developm ...
-
Intern: Office of The CEO
2 weeks ago
Services SETA Johannesburg, South Africa**DUTIES** · - Provide administrative support to ensure smooth running of the department · - Coordinate interaction between the department and other departments, management, employees, and other stakeholders · - Schedule meetings and other appointments on behalf of the department ...
-
Intern: Strategy and Planning
2 weeks ago
Services SETA Johannesburg, South Africa**DUTIES**: · - Coordinate interaction between the department and other departments, management, employees, and other stakeholders · - Schedule meetings and other appointments on behalf of the department · - Logistical arrangements for meetings · - Ensure that the department adhe ...
-
Llb- Law Assistant
16 hours ago
Isilumko Staffing Johannesburg, South AfricaWe are currently seeking a diligent and experienced Legal Assistant to join our client's team. Their legal department plays a pivotal role in ensuring regulatory compliance and upholding the highest standards of legal ethics. · As a Legal Assistant, you will be an integral part o ...
-
Administration Manager
1 week ago
FirstRand Johannesburg, South AfricaJob Description · The Administration Manager will be accountable for administration process excellence for the Department · Ensuring optimal workflow within the department in regards to procedures and policies to mitigate risk and or improve operational efficiencies · - Provision ...
-
Corporate Strategy Analyst
5 days ago
TotalEnergies Johannesburg, South Africa**Pays** · Afrique du Sud · **Lieu** · South Africa · **Lieu de travail** · JOHANNESBURG(ZAF) · **Société employeur** · TotalEnergies Marketing South Africa (Pty) Ltd · **Domaine** · Stratégie Economie Business · **Type de contrat** · CDI · **Expérience** · Minimum 6 ans · Ideall ...
-
Dealer Principal
3 days ago
Bonafide Human Capital Johannesburg, South AfricaOur vehicle dealer client in Johannesburg is looking to employ a very well experienced Dealer Principal with a proven track record. · Overview: Job purpose and deliverablesPurpose of the role: The purpose of the role is to manage a business that continually creates value for all ...
-
Technical Buyer
1 week ago
Cletech Recruitment Johannesburg, South AfricaResponsible for: · - File all documents/communication related to the POs · - Distribute documentation/information to the relevant departments. · - Meet the savings plan and other Key Performance Indicators (KPI) of the Department. · - Ensure that goods and services purchased are ...
-
Financial Controller
1 week ago
Nandos Careers Johannesburg, South AfricaManagement of key accounting functions, risk and key processes within the FINANCE Function, building models and processes to optimise efficiencies and financial control. · **Minimum Requirements**: · 5 years' experience in financial management, with at least 2 years in a supervis ...
-
Financial Information Resource Management
1 week ago
Hogan Lovells Johannesburg, South AfricaKeen to become part of a truly global, collaborative team of professionals? Your journey begins here. · DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION · The GBSC Finance Team is part of the Hogan Lovells International LLP Finance Function, and report to the Group Financial Controller and Senior Finance ...
-
Services SETA Johannesburg, South AfricaDUTIES · - Provide general administrative support including typing of departmental meeting minutes and arranging appointments as directed · - Develop and maintain a filing system · - Process travel related documents for the department · - Maintain departmental records · - Maintai ...
-
Executive Assistant
1 week ago
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Johannesburg, South AfricaThe Meetinghouse Facilities Department (MFD) assists individuals and families qualify for exaltation by helping members live the gospel of Jesus Christ. MFD is looking for an incumbent who will perform advanced and confidential executive assistant duties requiring broad experienc ...
-
IT Operations Manager
6 days ago
Niche Recruiting Johannesburg, South AfricaMy client based in Johannesburg North is seeking an experienced IT Operations Manager to join their team. · JOB SUMMARY · The IT Operations Manager will be responsible for overseeing and managing all IT systems and IT operational activities within the company. The IT Operations M ...
-
Administrative Assistant
6 days ago
Marvel Placement Consultants Johannesburg, South AfricaGauteng, JHB - Southern Suburbs · - (Market related) · **Administrative Assistant** · Are you an experienced Administrative Assistant looking for an exciting opportunity in the Retail/Manufacturing industry? We have an incredible role waiting for you in Crown Mines, Johannesburg ...
Head: Research and Information Department - Johannesburg, South Africa - TalentCru
Description
My client is seeking a Research and Information Department Head to lead the Research and Information department in executing its key supportive roles to the company by monitoring and analysing economic and industrial trends, and forecasting movements in key macroeconomic variables and in specific sectors of economic activity; undertaking sectoral/industrial/value-chain specific research and analysis that lead to the identification of opportunities for the expansion or establishment of new production capacity in South Africa and/or in the rest of the African continent, with the company as a potential catalytic project promoter or financial partner; and providing strategic research and policy formulation support to the South African government.