Job Purpos<\/p>\n
\tThe primary mandate of the Research Planning and Coordination Unit is to model, analyse and develop research tools that measure the impact of economic fundamentals and the compliance landscape on overall revenue collections. The unit provides thought leadership to inform strategy and influence policy. The unit leverages SARS tax and trade data ecosystem to ensure optimal execution of SARS strategy and to maximise revenue collection through comprehensive revenue analysis and forecasting. Key to meeting fiscal revenue estimates and forecasting objectives, is the development and maintenance of macro-economic and revenue forecasting tools. models and capabilities. As such it is imperative that the unit is capacitated by world-class Specialist Economists (and Econometricians), with exposure to international, continental, provincial and local environments, with a scope that spans micro-economics, macro-economics as well as international economics (trade) The purpose of this job is to advice on economics strategies in order to meet business objectives.<\/p>\n
Education and Experience<\/p>\n
Minimum Qualification & Experience Required<\/p>\n
\tBachelor\u2019s degree \/ Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in Economics, Econometrics, Business Science, Finance, or related field AND 8-10 years’ experience in a macroeconomic research environment of which 3-4 years at junior specialist level. Professionally qualified, experienced specialists and\/or mid-management with experience and knowledge in a field that is relevant in the field of Macro Economic Research.<\/p>\n
#ALTERNATIVE<\/p>\n
\tSenior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 15 years’ experience in a macroeconomic research environment of which 3-4 years junior specialist level. Professionally qualified, experienced specialists and\/or mid-management with experience and knowledge in a field that is relevant in the field of Macro Economic Research.<\/p>\n
Job Outputs:<\/p>\n
Proces<\/p>\n
\tIdentify, analyse, monitor key macro-economic, micro-economic and SARS operations factors, and evaluate their impact on SARS\u2019 revenue and compliance outcomes.
\n\tProvide expert advice, analytical and technical support in economic and revenue management, analysis, modelling and forecasting to internal and external stakeholders.
\n\tAnalyse and make recommendations about improvements to specialist systems, procedures and associated area’s practice.
\n\tContribute to the optimum utilisation of org. resources, advising on effective planning and development of area of specialisation resource plans.
\n\tDevelop a single practice area in alignment with operational activity and procedural frameworks and ensure tactical implementation.
\n\tDraw on own technical or professional expertise, knowledge & experience to identify & recommend tactical solutions to defined problems in practices.
\n\tIntegrate business information, compare, analyse & produce reports to identify trends, discrepancies & inconsistencies for decision-making purposes.
\n\tOptimise goal achievement through tactical strategy implementation and optimisation of practises, processes & systems across an internal value chain.
\n\tPlan for value-added, continuous practice & system improvements to deliver on objectives to enhance tactical implementation and excellence.
\n\tProactively identify interconnected problems, determine its impact and use to develop best-fit alternatives; best practice implementation solutions.
\n\tTranslate top down policy in relation to own practice area and communicate impact to relevant stakeholders.
\n\tRecommend changes to optimise processes, systems, practice area and associated procedures and execute the implementation of change and innovation.
\n\tConduct assessments and use information to advise, make recommendations and facilitate improvement<\/p>\n
Governance<\/p>\n
\tDevelop and\/or align governance and compliance policies for own practice area to identify and manage risk exposure liability.<\/p>\n
People<\/p>\n
\tIntegrate new knowledge and transfer skills attained through formal and informal learning opportunities in the execution of your job.
\n\tProvide specialist know-how, support, advice and practice thought leadership in area of expertise.<\/p>\n
Finance<\/p>\n
\tImplement and monitor financial control, management of costs and corporate governance in area of specialisation.
\n\tContribute to the development of divisional budgets to minimise expenditure aligned with divisional plans<\/p>\n
Client<\/p>\n
\tDevelop & ensure implementation of a practice that builds service delivery excellence & encourage others to provide exceptional stakeholder service.
\n\tParticipate in the specialist practice community and contribute positively to organisation knowledge management.
\n\tProvide authoritative, specialist expertise and advice to internal and external stakeholders.<\/p>\n
Behavioural competencies<\/p>\n
\tAccountability
\n\tAnalytical Thinking
\n\tAttention to Detail
\n\tCommitment to Continuous Learning
\n\tConceptual Ability
\n\tExpertise in Context
\n\tFairness and Transparency
\n\tHonesty and Integrity
\n\tOrganisational awareness
\n\tTrust
\n\tRespect<\/p>\n
Technical competencies<\/p>\n
\tBusiness Knowledge
\n\tData Collection and Analysis
\n\tData Mining and Modelling
\n\tEfficiency Improvement
\n\tEconomic Research
\n\tFunctional Policies and Procedures
\n\tReporting<\/p>\n
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