What Does an Economist Do in South Africa?

   
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The Roles of  an Economist Do in South Africa?

 

What Does an Economist Do in South Africa?

Economists work within the South African Reserve Bank to develop and implement monetary policy. Economists also work for National Treasury, the dti, the Competition Commission and many other very important government agencies responsible for taxation, economic policy and regulation.

 

What do economists earn in South Africa?

The average economist salary in South Africa is R 2 700 000 per year or R 1 385 per hour. Entry-level positions start at R 420 006 per year, while most experienced workers make up to R 9 357 702 per year.

 

Is economics a good career in South Africa?

Economics graduates will have some unique and highly sought-after skills and in most cases, employment prospects are good. A lot of professionals in banking and accountancy hold economics degrees.

 

What is the main job of an economist?

Economists study the production and distribution of resources, goods, and services by collecting and analyzing data, researching trends, and evaluating economic issues.

 

What jobs can you get with an economics degree in South Africa?

Common career paths for economics graduates include:

  • Economist.
  • Financial risk analyst.
  • Data analyst.
  • Financial planner.
  • Accountant.
  • Economic researcher.
  • Financial consultant.
  • Investment analyst.

 

Who is the best economist in South Africa?

 

Here are the top 10 ranking of economists:

# Economist Company
1 David Faulkner HSBC
2 Colen Garrow Meganomics
3 Luke Doig Credit Guarantee
4 Elize Kruger KADD Capital
5 Christie Viljoen NKC African Eco. (Now at KPMG)
6 John Ashbourne Capital Eco.
7 Nico Kelder IDC
8 Hugo Pienaar BER
9 Jeffrey Schultz BNP Paribas
10 Peter Worthington Barclays Africa

 

 

Where can I study to be an economist in South Africa?

  • BCom Hons in Econometrics. Featured. University of Johannesburg. Johannesburg, South Africa.
  • BBA in Economics. Read More. Mind Development Academy. Cape Town, South Africa.
  • Bachelor of Economics. Read More. University of Fort Hare. Alice, South Africa.
  • BCom in Economics and Econometrics. Featured. University of Johannesburg.

 

How much do junior economists earn in South Africa?

Junior economists earn  an Average R 551 554 per year.

 

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