Senior Applied Economist Jobs

Senior Applied Economist Opportunity – City of Cape Town

About Us

Cape Town, Africa’s third-largest economic hub and legislative capital of South Africa, seeks a qualified professional to join our team in driving evidence-based decision making for community development.

Position Details

• Employment Type: Full-time Position
• Education Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s Preferred) in Economics
• Experience Needed: Minimum 5 Years in Economic Analysis
• Location: Cape Town, Western Cape
• Department: Economic Research & Data Analysis

Required Qualifications

• Proven expertise in socio-economic cost-benefit analysis
• Advanced skills in economic modeling and impact assessments
• Proficiency in R/Python programming for data analysis
• Strong project management capabilities
• Experience in policy evaluation and stakeholder engagement

Core Responsibilities

• Conduct economic modeling for urban development projects
• Develop custom analytical tools for policy decisions
• Perform cost-benefit analyses on infrastructure initiatives
• Evaluate effectiveness of municipal programs
• Prepare technical reports and present findings to leadership
• Collaborate across departments on strategic planning

Application Timeline

Submission Deadline: 28 September 2025

How to Apply

Submit application through City of Cape Town’s official careers portal. Only official applications via designated channels will be considered.

Note: The City of Cape Town does not charge fees for recruitment processes. Candidates are advised to use free CV templates available through various career resources.