Senior Researcher - Public Sector Incentive Programs

Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Researcher with extensive experience to evaluate public sector incentive programs. The role involves providing in-depth financial analysis, tracking the performance of incentive programs, and offering recommendations for optimisation.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Incentive Program Analysis:

• Evaluate the financial and economic impact of public sector incentive programs on various sectors, including businesses, job creation, and overall economic development.
• Conduct research to measure the effectiveness of programs and propose data-driven recommendations for improvement.

2. Financial Reporting:

• Prepare and present detailed financial reports that assess the performance of incentive programs.

3. Budgeting & Forecasting:

• Assist in the planning, budgeting, and forecasting of funds allocated to incentive programs.

4. Policy Support:

• Collaborate with policymakers to provide financial insights that inform the development of new incentive programs.
• Offer evidence-based recommendations for the improvement of existing programs to enhance their effectiveness.

5. Stakeholder Engagement:

• Engage with key stakeholders, including businesses, industry groups, and government agencies, to gather input and data on the performance and impact of incentive programs.
• Facilitate alignment between stakeholders to ensure shared goals and outcomes.

6. Compliance & Regulation:

• Ensure that incentive programs comply with relevant legal and regulatory frameworks.

7. Data Collection & Interpretation:

• Collect financial data from a variety of sources to track the effectiveness and performance of public sector incentives.

8. Risk Assessment:

• Conduct risk assessments on incentive programs, identifying potential financial risks.

9. Impact Assessment:

• Analyse the economic and social impact of incentives across sectors such as manufacturing, SMEs, and agriculture.
• Measure how programs contribute to job creation, economic inclusion, and sector-specific growth.

10. Program Optimisation:

• Develop and recommend strategies to optimise the structure of incentive programs.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Economics, Finance, Public Policy, or a related field.
• Proven experience (5+ years) in research, financial analysis, or program evaluation, particularly within economic development
• Expertise in financial modelling, data analysis, and risk assessment.
• Experience in working with government agencies and policy-makers.

Skills:

• Advanced analytical and research skills.
• Proficiency in financial reporting and budgeting.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Attention to detail and ability to work within regulatory frameworks.
• Experience with data analysis software (e.g., Excel, SPSS, R) is preferred.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: R25000,00 - R30000,00 per month

Expected hours: 35 – 40 per week