Analyst: Economic Modelling and Research
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About the role
The Department of Electricity and Energy is hiring an Analyst: Economic Modelling and Research, based in Head Office, Pretoria. This is a permanent post, paying R487,197 a year. How to apply: Email to Vacancies1@dee.gov.za Reference number to quote: DEE2026/024 Closing date: 20 November 2026 at 16h00 (Walk-in) 23h59 (online). NB: It is the sole responsibility of an applicant to ensure that their application reaches the Department on or before the set deadline. Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: Males from Indians, Coloured and White are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Conduct data collection and analysis.
- Provide economic and policy research support.
- Provide support in economic and energy modelling.
- Provide support with socio-economic impact assessment.
- Prepare reports, brief, presentations and data visualisations.
- Provide stakeholder and projects support, including monitoring implementation progress for strategies such as the Just Energy Transition.
Requirements
- A Degree in Economics, Energy Studies, Public Policy, Statistics at NQF level 7 recognised by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).
- Added advantage to those with honours degree or postgraduate diploma in a relevant discipline.
- PLUS 2-3 years’ work/internship of experience in economic or policy research (preferably in energy, infrastructure, or development sectors).
- Knowledge of
- Economics (macro and micro), including economic policy, growth, inequality and public finance
- Energy policy and planning basics, including energy transition, renewables and carbon pricing
- Socio-economic development, research methods and the South African policy/economic context (NDP, IRP, JET Framework, Eskom restructuring)
- Statistical/modelling tools and relevant data sources, including Stats SA, IEA, IMF, World Bank and government database
- Skills
- Data analysis and visualisation (Excel or similar tools)
- Statistical programming (e.g. EViews or Stata)
- Basic modelling support (e.g. CGE/input-output models)
- Structural literature reviews, draft policy briefs, technical reports and presentations, translating complex results into clear summaries and visuals.
- Communication, stakeholder engagement and multidisciplinary teamwork.
- Project/time management, documentation and research audit trails.
- Thinking Demand
- Analytical, conceptual and critical thinking
- Quantitative reasoning and reasoning and attentive to details
- Problem-solving, including addressing data gaps, modelling inconsistencies and stakeholder information needs