Senior Research Analyst, Johannesburg
Finance / Accounting
Johannesburg – Gauteng
Senior Research Analyst
Johannesburg
12 Months Fixed Term Contract
Outline
Deadline- 18 May 2026
Strategy & Planning Department
Reports to the Strategy & Planning Manager
Key Responsibilities:
Macro-economic research and business insights
- Conduct research on global and domestic macroeconomic developments and trends.
- Develop comprehensive reports on the findings and recommendations.
- Continuously improve the analytical capability of the team to provide insightful and relevant contributions and recommendations to the strategic planning processes at the corporate and operational levels.
- Lead the research agenda for the effective achievement of the mandates as determined by/for dtic and though leadership.
- Exercise effective quality assurance and oversight and ensure consistency and coherence across the broad range of the department’s research and analysis outputs.
- Facilitate the continued development and maintenance of comprehensive macroeconomic databases.
- Provide macro-economic analysis and advise the Board of Directors, executive management and other senior management, as well as policymakers.
- Research on major development issues (as identified by the organisation) facing South Africa and Africa and their relation to global economic governance and provide recommendations.
- Provide macro-economic insights to assist in industry research.
- Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
Industrial research
- Develop and implement research strategies to support the mandate and strategic objectives.
- Ensure that the department’s research and analysis is grounded in practicality, targeting the discovery of emerging trends, local and regional industrial development prospects, along with identifying possible threats.
- Facilitate the continued development and maintenance of comprehensive industrial databases.
- Provide industrial analysis and advise the Board of Directors, executive management and other senior management, as well as policymakers.
- Research on major development issues (as identified by the organisation) facing South Africa and Africa and their relation to industrial and global economic governance and provide recommendations.
- Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Work with IFRS 9 specialists to factor in risk assessments of specific sectors.
Stakeholder relations
- Contribute to the development of presentations and communication materials that will prepare the CEO and leadership for their speaking engagements.
- Prepare talking points to address different topics and continuously incorporate a compelling narrative to position as a preferred partner.
- Represent the organization in meetings with key stakeholders, including government officials, industry leaders, and development partners.
- Foster a collaborative environment with senior leaders from government and private sectors.
- Contribute towards building a strong positive reputation and credibility across all stakeholder networks and groups.
- Support the CEO and leadership in preparing for conferences and thought leadership engagements by providing strategic insights, market analysis, and relevant industry trends.
Minimum Experience/Skills Required:
- Minimum 6 years of working experience in investment and economic research experience.
- Experience in navigating stakeholders in the financial sector, with a strong background in development finance and economic analysis.
- Strong sector and industry research experience.
- Strong quantitative and qualitative research experience.
- Strong project management experience.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Good technical capability in the use of SQL and MS Excel.
- Good communication skills to be able to effectively communicate.
- Self-starter with the ability to work under pressure.
- A logical approach to problem solving in relation to both technical and business issues.
Qualification Requirements:
- Minimum Honours degree in Economics/ Finance/ / Investment Management or equivalent qualification,
- Master’s degree in finance/ investment/ economics (M Comm, MBA, M Arts) or equivalent, is advantageous.
Personal Attributes:
Cognitive Competencies
- Analysis and Attention to Detail
- Conceptual / Big Picture Thinking
- Focused and Sustained Attention
- Problem Solving
- Tolerance of Ambiguity
Intrapersonal Competencies
- Excellence/ Quality Orientation
- Rule Orientation
- Ethical Judgement
- Flexibility
- Drive and Results Orientation
- Time and Self-Management
Interpersonal Competencies
- Interpersonal Agility
- Building relationships
- Teamwork
- Engaging diversity
Functional Competencies
- Business Acumen
- Financial Acumen
- Data Collection and Analysis
- Planning & Organising
- Reporting & Communication
- Negotiation
- Presentation Skills
- Problem Solving
- Written communication
- Detail Orientation
Please Note: Should you not receive feedback within 3 months, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
