SATIC Economist

PwC; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC South Africa is seeking an Associate Economist to support UK-based client engagements through rigorous economic analysis and modelling. The role involves working with multidisciplinary teams across South Africa and the UK, delivering high-quality insights and evidence-based recommendations.

Ideal candidates will have economics or econometrics training, experience in policy or strategy consulting, and strong quantitative skills using STATA, R or Python.

Qualifications

• Degree in Economics, Econometrics or a related discipline required.
• Postgraduate qualification in Economics desirable.
• Experience in strategy consulting, policy analysis or similar environment.
• Experience with economic modelling and quantitative/qualitative research techniques.

Responsibilities

• Develop economic appraisals, cost-benefit analyses and business cases.
• Support programme and policy evaluations using quantitative and qualitative methods.
• Conduct economic analysis, research and quantitative modelling.
• Support evidence-based strategic, policy and investment decisions.
• Gather, analyse and synthesise evidence; develop analytical models.
• Contribute to reports, presentations and client proposals.

Skills

Stakeholder communication

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Strategic thinking

Self-awareness

Data interpretation

Professional standards

Economic analysis

Education

Economics or Econometrics degree

Postgraduate Economics qualification

Tools

STATA

R

Python

Job description

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in finance consulting specialise in providing consulting services related to financial management and strategy. These individuals analyse client needs, develop financial solutions, and offer guidance and support to help clients optimise their financial performance, improve decision-making, and achieve their financial goals.

In economics consulting at PwC, you will apply economic principles and analytical techniques to offer advice and guidance to businesses, public agencies, or organisations. Your work involves conducting research, analysing data, and interpreting economic trends to help clients make informed decisions on various aspects such as financial strategies, market dynamics, policy implications, and resource allocation. Working in this area, you will be responsible for providing valuable insights into economic conditions, helping clients navigate challenges, optimise performance, and achieve their goals in a dynamic and ever-changing economic landscape.

Focused on relationships, you are building meaningful client connections, and learning how to manage and inspire others. Navigating increasingly complex situations, you are growing your personal brand, deepening technical expertise and awareness of your strengths. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, and to deliver quality. Embracing increased ambiguity, you are comfortable when the path forward isn’t clear, you ask questions, and you use these moments as opportunities to grow.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Respond effectively to the diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.
• Use a broad range of tools, methodologies and techniques to generate new ideas and solve problems.
• Use critical thinking to break down complex concepts.
• Understand the broader objectives of your project or role and how your work fits into the overall strategy.
• Develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is changing.
• Use reflection to develop self awareness, enhance strengths and address development areas.
• Interpret data to inform insights and recommendations.
• Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm’s code of conduct, and independence requirements.

About PwC SATIC and the role

The South African Technology & Innovation Centre (SATIC) is part of PwC’s global network, delivering high-quality support to some of the world’s largest and most complex client engagements. This South Africa-based role supports UK-based client work within multidisciplinary PwC teams serving public and private sector clients.

Summary

Associate Economist with a strong grounding in economics, quantitative analysis and problem solving, supporting high-quality economic analysis for UK-based clients across multidisciplinary projects.

Qualifications /Certifications required

Degree in Economics, Econometrics or a related discipline required; postgraduate qualification in Economics or a related field desirable.

Experience required

Relevant experience in strategy consulting, corporate strategy, policy, management consulting or a similar environment.

Experience should include economic modelling, statistical software such as STATA, R or Python, quantitative and qualitative research techniques, synthesis of complex information, report and presentation development, stakeholder communication and working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities of role

Develop economic appraisals, cost-benefit analyses and business cases; support programme and policy evaluations using quantitative and qualitative methods; conduct economic analysis, research and quantitative modelling; support evidence-based strategic, policy and investment decisions; gather, analyse and synthesise evidence; develop analytical models and quantitative assessments; contribute to reports, presentations and proposals; support client workshops and business development activities.

Desirable skill sets include

Experience developing business cases and economic appraisals; programme evaluation experience; familiarity with public sector policy development and decision-making processes; postgraduate qualification in Economics or a related field.

Role related attributes

Builds trusted relationships; works effectively in diverse teams; takes ownership of deliverables; demonstrates curiosity and continuous learning; communicates complex ideas clearly; adapts in a fast-paced environment; applies sound judgement and critical thinking; contributes positively to team culture and supports the development of others.

Mental & Environmental

Special work requirements: Support UK-based client engagements from South Africa; role does not offer UK relocation or UK visa sponsorship. Business change accountability: Supports evidence-based strategic, policy and investment decisions through economic analysis, modelling, appraisal, evaluation and business case inputs.

Finance/Resource accountability: Supports cost-benefit analyses, business cases, proposal preparation and quantitative assessments; no direct financial accountability specified in the JD. Communication and Interaction required: Staff in own area (manager, subordinates, colleagues) · Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams across the UK and South Africa and works with managers, colleagues and project team members to deliver assigned work. Staff outside own area · Works across multidisciplinary UK and South Africa teams, supporting client-facing economic analysis and project delivery. Internal Firm Services (SA Firm) · Engages with internal stakeholders to gather evidence, communicate analysis and support evidence-based decision-making. Territory Stakeholders · Supports client workshops and presents analytical findings to technical and non-technical audiences. Vendors/Suppliers · Not specified in the JD. Other (e.g. Industry Forums/Associations) · May support proposal preparation, client discussions and evidence-based thought leadership where relevant.

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Job Posting End Date

September 30, 2026