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GOVERNMENT TECHNICAL ADVISORY CENTRE (GTAC)

The GTAC is an equal-opportunity employer and encourages applications from women and people with
disabilities. Our buildings are accessible for people with disabilities and reasonable accommodation is
provided for persons with disabilities.

APPLICATIONS : Only online applications will be accepted. Applications not accompanied by a
comprehensive CV and fully completed and signed Z83 form will not be
considered. Please register or if you are already registered, sign in and apply
for this position on the GTAC eRecruitment website:
https://erecruitment.gtac.gov.za/erecruitment/

CLOSING DATE : 29 November 2024 at 12 pm

NOTE : Only South African Citizens, and Permanent Residents need to apply as per
PSR 2016. Applications should be accompanied by a duly completed and
signed Z83 form (obtainable from any Public Service department). The post
title and reference number must be clearly indicated on the Z83 form. A recent
comprehensive CV should be submitted. Certified copies of qualifications and
other relevant documents will be required to be submitted to HR on or before
the day of the interview from shortlisted candidates. All short-listed candidates
will be subjected to personnel suitability checks and security vetting in order to
confirm employment. Short-listed candidates must make themselves available
for a panel interview on the date determined by GTAC. Late applications, and
those not meeting the requirements, will not be considered. Should you not
receive feedback from GTAC within 2 months of the closing date, please
consider your application unsuccessful. GTAC reserves the right to fill or not fill
the advertised posts. The GTAC is an equal-opportunity employer and
encourages applications from women and people with disabilities. Our
buildings are accessible for people with disabilities and reasonable
accommodation is provided for persons with disabilities.

POST 42/11 : ANALYST – CAPITAL PROJECTS APPRAISAL (GTAC) REF NO: G03/2024 (X2 POSTS)

Term: Permanent

SALARY : R849 702 – R1 000 908 per annum (Level 11)
CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : A postgraduate degree (NQF Level 8) in Economics or Development Finance.
Masters will be an added advantage. 4-6 years’ experience in investment
appraisal and/or economic research. Sound understanding of applied
microeconomics. Sound understanding of economic and/or social
infrastructure sectors. Research, analysis and report writing skills, with the
ability to interpret economic policy and its possible outcomes. Intermediate
understanding of financial modelling techniques. Understanding of the Public
Sector and knowledge of appropriate legislations and regulations.
Competencies required: Problem Solving Analysis: The ability to understand a
situation, issues, problems, etc., by breaking it into smaller pieces or tracing
the implications of a situation in a step-by-step way. This includes organizing
the parts of a problem, situation in a systematic way, making systematic
comparisons of different features or aspects setting priorities on a rational
basis, and identifying time sequences, casual relationships. Create timely and
well-developed solutions by examining alternatives, risk and consequences.
Results Orientation: Concern for holding self and others accountable for
achieving results or for surpassing a standard of excellence. Team
Participation: The ability to work co-operatively with others, to work together as
opposed to working separately or competitively. Effective Communication:
Ability to transmit and receive information clearly and communicate effectively
to others by considering their points of view in order to respond appropriately.
This may involve listening, interpreting, formulating and delivering: verbal, nonverbal, written, and electronic messages. It includes the ability to convey ideals
and information in a way that brings understanding to the target audience.
Concern for Quality and Order: Desire to see things done logically, clearly and
well. It takes various forms: monitoring and checking work and information,
insisting on the clarity of roles and duties, setting up and maintaining
information system. Computer Literacy: Knowledge and ability to use computers and technology efficiently. Refers to the comfort level someone has
with using computer programs and other applications associated with
computers (MS Office, Internet, email). Economic Principles: Basic knowledge
and understanding of economics main concepts such as supply and demand,
price marginalism. Economics: Science that studies the allocation of scarce
resources to satisfy unlimited wants. Involves analysis the production,
distribution, trade and consumption of goods and services. Policy Development
and Management: Knowledge of government policies, the legislative process
and public affairs as it pertains to NT. Includes the ability to monitor legislation
that is of interest to Treasury. Financial Analysis: The application of financial
modelling techniques as they apply to assessing capital projects, particularly
in terms of their financial cost, viability, sustainability, risks and comparison with
alternatives. Project Management: Knowledge of the principles, methods, tools
for developing, scheduling, coordinating, and managing projects and
resources, including monitoring and inspecting costs, work and contractor
performance.

DUTIES : Appraisal analysis and advice: Generate appraisal reports analysing the
various impacts of specific infrastructure projects, both existing and proposed.
Develop quantitative models to assess the expected impacts of specific
infrastructure proposals from a financial, economic, environmental and social
perspectives. Advice on the configuration, costing, funding, procurement and
implementation readiness of proposals. Propose alternative ways of delivering
infrastructure in an effective and efficient manner. Conduct research and
develop appraisal best practice material: Conduct research on sectors
developments, trends and topical issues related to infrastructure. Conduct
research on specific technologies that affect how infrastructure is developed.
Develop tools and methodologies that promote good appraisal practice.
Participate in capacity building initiatives and knowledge sharing platforms.
Input into policy discussions and advice on future policy developments and
their impact on infrastructure. Monitor developments related to infrastructure
development: Analysis of how to prioritise the most desirable projects and
optimise the roll-out of national infrastructure to help maximize the economic
benefits to society. Research and analysis of factors that drive demand for
various types of infrastructure projects, and how that impacts the economy.
Develop and maintain a database of relevant infrastructure related indicators
for benchmarking and quantification of impacts. Project Management: Draft
outline report and follow an effective project management plan. Interact and
collaborate with internal and outside stakeholders on projects. Report on
project updates and progress as well as drafting close out reports of project.
Serve as a representative on various fora related to projects