Junior Economist

Oxford Economics; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 360 000 - 480 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading economic research firm is seeking a Junior Economist in Cape Town, South Africa. This role involves performing macroeconomic analysis and forecasting for various African countries. The ideal candidate will possess a Masters degree in Economics or a related field and demonstrate strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Responsibilities include research and writing analytical reports for use in subscription products. The position requires clear communication skills and a keen interest in current affairs.

Qualifications

• Possess a very strong grasp of economic theory.
• Able to work with large datasets.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Excellent communication skills in written English.

Responsibilities

• Perform macroeconomic analysis and forecasting.
• Research political and policy environments affecting economies.
• Write clear and readable analysis for subscription products.
• Learn to use the Oxford Economics Global Economic Model.

Skills

Strong grasp of economic theory

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

High standard of written English

Interest in current affairs

Education

Masters degree in Economics

Masters degree in Econometrical Analysis

Masters degree in Econometrics

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

Junior Economist

Application Deadline: 5 January 2026

Department: Macro Consulting

Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract

Location: Cape Town, South Africa

Reporting To: Fen Nicole Coxen

Description

Oxford Economics Africa specializes in political and macroeconomic research in Africa. We investigate and interpret the economic and sovereign risk, and political and macroeconomic conditions, of 54 African countries to caution against pitfalls and guide investors towards opportunities.

Oxford Economics Africa has a strong reputation for independence and quality and has a highly qualified team of economists, econometricians, quantitative analysts, political analysts, and editors, who are all experts in their field and have decades of experience in covering Africa. Please note our office is located in Paarl and you will be required to work from Paarl three days a week.

Key Responsibilities

Performing macroeconomic analysis and forecasting on a selection of countries in Africa. This involves doing thorough research on all factors that could affect the countries’ political and policy environments and economies, analysing what that might mean for different drivers, and putting our analysis (and expectations for the future) into clear, readable language for use in our subscription products. The role requires learning the use of the Oxford Economics Global Economic Model, the tool that informs our macroeconomic projections and scenarios.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Possess a very strong grasp of economic theory, as well as a keen interest in current affairs and be able to present your conclusions clearly and in detail in writing, as well as verbally. The successful candidate must be able to work with large datasets and be highly proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word. A high standard of written English is a key requirement. The position requires at least a Masters degree in Economics, Econometrical Analysis or Econometrics.