Macroeconomist

Recruiter

Deka Minas Pty Ltd

Job Ref

667366

Date posted

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

Location

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY

POSITION INFO

Key Responsibilities Build and maintain a suite of macroeconomic models that are used for the production of forecasts for the South African economy. Advising clients on global macro trends, both short-term (e.g. inflation, supply chain disruptions) and long-term (e.g., the energy transition, automation of jobs, rise of digital in the economy), as well as other market forces which impact the economy, various industries and company strategies. Advising clients on how they can enhance enterprise value based on macro, industry, and investor dynamics. Developing iconic firm-wide thought leadership on macroeconomic trends for external publishing. Develop engagement strategies focused on helping clients craft rapid, data-driven, and practical strategies to boost their growth and profits. Responsible for ongoing analysis and research for key economic trends related to a wide variety of scopes which includes energy, infrastructure, decarbonisation and regenerative initiatives. Assessing the likely adequacy of the impacts of projects and their associated economic development initiatives. Provide insights and actionable results in well-written reports and presentations to clients, as well as defending the findings. Provide advice and solutions on economic and development issues for private and government clients. Conduct secondary research and seeking new data sources in order to prepare complete and accurate analysis, reports and recommendations.