CSHS461-2026 DIRECTOR: ECONOMIC POLICY AND RESEARCH

DEPARTMENT: OFFICE OF THE GOVERNANCE AND SUPPORT OFFICER

Division: Economic Intelligence

Section: Economic Policy and Research

Location: Pretoria Central

Reference number

CSHS461-2026

Position

DIRECTOR: ECONOMIC POLICY AND RESEARCH

To be advertised

Internal

External

This position seeks to attract

African female

African male

Coloured female

Coloured male

Indian female

Indian male

White female

White male

Person with disability

All categories

Job level

T18

Scale

R917 328,00 – R1 274 052,00 per annum 

Estimated

remuneration package

R1 338 614,00 – R1 792 657,00 per annum 

Job purpose

To provide expert economic analysis and strategic policy advice that support government decision-making and lead a team in developing evidence-based insights that inform policy priorities and long-term economic planning

Appointment 

requirements

An appropriate three-year career-related tertiary qualification (national diploma or degree) in Economics or any other study field related to the position

At least nine years’ relevant working experience in an economic development environment, of which at least four years must be at managerial level 

A valid Code B driving licence

Computer literacy

Must undergo a criminal record check and such a person shall allow their fingerprints to be taken by the Tshwane Metro Police Department at own cost

Personal attributes

and/or competencies

Excellent communication skills; ability to work under pressure and in stressful situations; ability to meet deadlines; good organisational skills; emotional intelligence; intellectual and cognitive ability; innovative thinking skills; report writing skills

Primary functions                                       

Manage, mentor and build the capacity of a team of economists, policy analysts and researchers to ensure high performance and continuous development

Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including other government departments, academia and industry, to ensure research relevance and policy coherence

Direct the development of high-quality economic research to inform strategic policy decisions across key government priorities

Deliver support services in performance management and the reward and recognition programme for permanent employees

Conducting research to support the executive monitoring of the different city economic strategies and plans

Support the coordination of different governance structures overseeing economic development and growth initiatives in the City

Supporting the regular publishing of economic data publications in the city

Supporting the economic research agenda of the City

Ensuring integration of economic planning into other planning regimes of the City

SAP

S70000699

New/natural attrition

WPC approved

Enquiries

Charmaine de Villiers (012 358 4345) or Keitumetse Mogashoa (012 358 1176)