Senior Economist: Market Analysis (Hybrid - Benoni)

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Hybrid work arrangement

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Economist to join its Market Analysis division in Benoni, Gauteng. The role focuses on in-depth economic research, forecasting macroeconomic trends, and delivering strategic insights to clients in finance and business sectors.

The position combines in-office collaboration in Benoni with remote working capabilities, supporting hybrid work arrangements and career development in a dynamic consulting environment.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Master’s degree in Economics, Econometrics, or closely related field.
• Strong econometric modeling and data interpretation skills.
• Experience forecasting and macroeconomic analysis in a consulting/financial services setting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced economic research on macroeconomic trends and policy impacts.
• Develop and maintain econometric models for forecasting key variables.
• Analyze large datasets using statistical software to identify patterns relevant to clients.

Skills

Econometric modeling

Statistical analysis

Data interpretation

Written and verbal communication

Project management

Education

PhD or Master’s in Economics/ Econometrics

Tools

Stata

R

EViews

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Economist to join its Market Analysis division in Benoni, Gauteng. The role focuses on in-depth economic research, forecasting macroeconomic trends, and delivering strategic insights to clients in finance and business sectors.

The position combines in-office collaboration in Benoni with remote working capabilities, supporting hybrid work arrangements and career development in a dynamic consulting environment.