Researcher (ECONOMIST) x2 Posts at SARS

DEADLINE: 08 September 2023

Researcher (ECONOMIST) x2 Posts at SARS

Position Reports to: Executive Manager: Trade & Industry Statistics
Division: Ops Orchestration Enabling
Location: Head Office, Brooklyn Pretoria

About the Position

SARS is looking for a highly skilled, experienced, results driven, self-directed leader with sound judgement and strong business acumen who will contribute towards our higher purpose and service orientation. S/he will provide expert advice on economic analysis in order to meet national and regional business objectives. S/he will conduct international trade analysis and interpreting the economic environment and evaluating local and international trade trends that have impact on SARS’ revenue collection activities. S/he will advance the best practice and international standards in the compilation of Merchandise Trade Statistics.

Job Purpose

To provide expertise, advice, and support to develop operational implementation plans and / or associated service delivery processes, by coordinating, preparing, collecting, reviewing and compiling information required to facilitate business activities, in order to continuously enhance service delivery.

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required

Education and Experience

Relevant Bachelor’s Degree/Advanced Diploma (NQF Level 7) specializing in International Economics and/or Trade, Development Economics, Public Policy, International Relations, Public Administration etc. with 5-7 years’ experience in a Economics environment (Research and Analysis; or Trade and Industry Statistics), of which 2-3 years at functional specialist level.

Senior Certificate (NQF Level 4) and 10 years’ experience in a Economics environment (Research and Analysis; or Trade and Industry Statistics), of which 2-3 years at functional specialist level.

Minimum Functional Requirements

Working knowledge of the UN IMTS manual and guidelines;
Extensive knowledge of the workings of the regional/continental organizations (particularly SADC, SACU, EAC, AU, etc.);
Knowledge of South Africa’s Africa Strategy and Trade Agreements;
Understanding of South Africa’s Tariffs structure;
Knowledge of analytical and data management tools: Eviews, SAS, STATA, Advanced Excel,

Job Outputs:

Process

Accumulate information to review work progress that provides input to reporting, decision making and the identification of improvement opportunities.
Apply practical and applied knowledge and act authoritatively on methods, systems and procedures to identify trends and potential risks.
Communication of situational interpretation and judgement of work outputs and queries in area of specialisation.
Correctly apply policies, practices, standards, procedures and legislation in the delivery of work outputs.
Draw on own knowledge and experience to diagnose symptoms, causes and possible effects in order to solve emerging problems.
Initiate process and procedural change, implement the change and provide guidelines and support related to new requirements as a result of the change.
Plan for value-added process improvements, initiatives and services to deliver on operational strategy and objectives.
Provide specialist input through the investigation of opportunities for operational and multiple process, product and risk optimisation.
Identify and resolve queries and problems timeously, apply discretion in line with process guidelines provided and escalate unresolved problems.
Coordinate and undertake international and regional customs and tax administration research as required.
Be observant and engage on possible violations of procedures and standards of conduct and escalate where necessary.
Plan and organise own work tasks within area of work.