NGO Pulse Vacancies 2025 – Economist

Job Description:

TIPS’s main objectives are to undertake in-depth economic analyses, especially at the industrial level; to provide quality research as the basis for improving industrial policy as well as broader economic development strategies; and to support an increasingly dynamic and evidence-based discourse on industrial policy and inclusive growth with academics, other researchers and stakeholders.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform economic research under the guidance of line managers, including desktop research, data analysis and stakeholder interviews or engagements
• Provide content for research publication and dissemination, and where required draft reports;
• Liaise with and support policy-making entities dealing with economic development, industrial policy and sustainable development in South Africa (and elsewhere in the region as appropriate);
• Provide research input and data analysis;
• Support the organisation of internal and external events (such as workshops, conferences, webinars, and training).
• Participate in and present research at internal discussions and workshops / events;

Job Requirements:

• A post-graduate qualification (at least a Masters’ degree) in Economics and at least one to two years of economic research and/or policy experience
• A passion for industrial policy and inclusive economic development, with knowledge of national and international developments on industrial policy, trade and other economic issues
• Strong communication skills in writing, editing and presentation, with an excellent command of written and spoken English;
• Strong computer skills, with a proven ability to manipulate data in Excel and knowledge of statistical analysis packages: such as R, SPSS or Stata
• An understanding of international trade, industrial policy and regional integration
• Experience in data handling and analysis (GDP, Employment, International Trade, Investment and Finances) is a required core competency
• An ability to work independently, as part of a team, and to handle tight deadlines

Job Details:

Company: SANGONeT

Vacancy Type:  Full Time

Job Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

Application Deadline: N/A

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