Economist Jobs. South Africa

Finance Lecturer (AI Training) » Johannesburg, Gauteng - About The Role We're looking for finance lecturers and economists to help shape how AI understands financial and economic reasoning. Your expertise will directly influence the quality of AI systems used by millions — ensuring they reason accurately about markets, valuation, risk, and corporate finance. This is a fully remote, flexible contract role designed to fit around your existing schedule. Whether you're an active academic, an industry professional, or both, your knowledge can make a measu… • Fri, 11 Sep • Alignerr

Monetary Policy Specialist - Fully Remote » Johannesburg, Gauteng - About the job Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark , General Catalyst , Peter Thiel , Adam D'Angelo , Larry Summers , and Jack Dorsey . Position: Central Bank Expert — Non-G7 Policy Communication Type: Contract Compensation: $150–$250/hour Location: Remote Role Responsibilities Interpret statements, minutes, speeches, and wording changes from a specific non-G7 central bank in their sour… • Thu, 17 Sep • Mercor

Central Bank Economist - Policy Expert » Johannesburg, Gauteng - About the job Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark , General Catalyst , Peter Thiel , Adam D'Angelo , Larry Summers , and Jack Dorsey . Position: Central Bank Expert — Non-G7 Policy Communication Type: Contract Compensation: $150–$250/hour Location: Remote Role Responsibilities Interpret statements, minutes, speeches, and wording changes from a specific non-G7 central bank in their sour… • Wed, 16 Sep • Mercor

Analyst / Project Associate » Port Elizabeth, Nelson Mandela Bay - Ramp Economics is looking for a problem-solver. Ramp Economics is a South African economics and business advisory firm. We help clients make decisions where the answer is not obvious: understanding markets and industries, evaluating investments and development opportunities, building models, assessing socio-economic impacts, designing strategies and frameworks, and turning complex evidence into practical decisions. We are growing our team, but we are deliberately not prescribing the role too ti… • Wed, 16 Sep • Ramp Economics

Central Bank Economist - Policy Expert » Johannesburg, Gauteng - performance. Qualifications Must-Have A former economist or adviser from the relevant central bank, or a senior local rates • Tue, 15 Sep • Mercor

Sales Manager » Western Cape - support them. Raizcorp is according to The Economist, the only genuine business incubator in Africa. However, we prefer • Mon, 14 Sep • Raizcorp • R15000 - 21000 per month

Sustainability and Climate Change Associate » Midrand, North Johannesburg - Sustainability is one of the most prominent topics in current political and economic discourse. Our Sustainability and Climate Change (S&CC) team provides assurance on key non-financial and sustainability performance indicators and assists audit clients and statutory audit teams on matters related to safety, health and environment (SHE), with a focus on decommissioning. Experience in auditing sustainable development, financial and non-financial data, providing assurance of sustainability report… • Mon, 14 Sep • PwC South Africa

Regional Lead Economist, Sub-Saharan Africa & EEMEA » Johannesburg, Gauteng - Mastercard is seeking a Director, Senior Economist to lead macroeconomic insights across Sub-Saharan Africa, with a focus on South Africa. You will report to the Chief EEMEA Economist at the Mastercard Economics Institute and shape research that informs leadership and client discussions. You will develop regional macroeconomic views, author outlooks, and collaborate with data science teams to push analytical boundaries and craft tailored presentations for executive audiences across the EEMEA J-… • Sun, 13 Sep • Mastercard

Director, Senior Economist » Johannesburg, Gauteng - Our Purpose Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200 countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we're helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest pot… • Sun, 13 Sep • Mastercard

Commercial Economist | Commodity Trading » Bryanston, North Johannesburg - JOB SUMMARY A client of ours is seeking a Commercial Economist to join its Johannesburg operation and provide rigorous financial and commercial analysis across its commodity trading activities. The role requires a relevant Economics qualification together with direct experience handling the economics of a trading entity. The successful candidate will build financial models across current operations, undertake forecasting and profit projections, analyse unit economics and costs, support commerci… • Sat, 12 Sep • EQ8 Recruit

Audit and Sustainability » Johannesburg, Gauteng - Management Level Associate Job Description & Summary At PwC, our people in audit and assurance focus on providing independent and objective assessments of financial statements, internal controls, and other assurable information enhancing the credibility and reliability of this information with a variety of stakeholders. They evaluate compliance with regulations including assessing governance and risk management processes and related controls. In sustainability assurance, you will focus on obtai… • Sat, 12 Sep • PwC

FET English Teacher » Randburg, Johannesburg - Economist, the only genuine business incubator in Africa. However, we prefer to think of ourselves as a Prosperator™ rather than • Fri, 11 Sep • Raizcorp

Development Economist » Johannesburg, Gauteng - Development Economist (AI Training) About The Role We're looking for experienced development economists to help shape how AI understands global economics. Your expertise will directly influence the accuracy, depth, and nuance of AI systems tackling some of the world's most complex economic challenges — from inequality and poverty to growth and international development. This is a fully remote, flexible contract role that lets you contribute meaningfully to cutting-edge AI research on your own s… • Fri, 11 Sep • Alignerr

Finance Lecturer (AI Training) » Johannesburg, Gauteng - About The Role We're looking for finance lecturers and economists to help shape how AI understands financial and economic reasoning. Your expertise will directly influence the quality of AI systems used by millions — ensuring they reason accurately about markets, valuation, risk, and corporate finance. This is a fully remote, flexible contract role designed to fit around your existing schedule. Whether you're an active academic, an industry professional, or both, your knowledge can make a measu… • Fri, 11 Sep • Alignerr

Econometrics Instructor » Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town Region - Econometrics Instructor (AI Training) About The Role We're looking for experienced econometrics instructors and quantitative economists to help shape how AI understands and explains statistical reasoning. Your deep subject matter expertise will directly influence the quality of AI models trained on econometric content — making a real impact on how the next generation of AI tackles causal inference, regression, and quantitative analysis. Organization: Alignerr (Powered by Labelbox) Type: Hourly … • Fri, 11 Sep • Alignerr

Public Policy Economist (AI Training) » Johannesburg, Gauteng - About The Role We're looking for economists with public policy experience to help shape how AI understands and reasons about the real world. Your expertise will directly influence the quality of AI-generated policy analysis — making these systems more accurate, rigorous, and genuinely useful. This is a fully remote, flexible contract role powered by Alignerr and Labelbox, two leaders in AI development and data labeling. Work on your own schedule while contributing to one of the most consequenti… • Fri, 11 Sep • Alignerr

Data Engineer » Central Johannesburg, Johannesburg - Data Engineer Contract: Full-time; 2-year fixed term, renewable Remuneration: Competitive, based on experience and competence Location: Any AP office location, though South Africa is preferred; hybrid Reports to: Partner, Product Innovation About us Africa Practice is a mission-led strategic consulting firm advising investors and development partners across the continent. Our mission is to shape a prosperous Africa that inspires the world. For over 20 years, we have been partnering with global … • Fri, 11 Sep • Africa Practice

Part-Time Receptionist » Cape Town, Western Cape - the specific needs of entrepreneurs and those who support them. Raizcorp is according to The Economist, the only genuine • Thu, 10 Sep • Raizcorp • R5000 - 6000 per month

Director, Senior Economist » South Africa - We are looking for an economist to derive economic insights for Sub-Saharan Africa with a focus on South Africa... and support research across the broader EEMEA region. This individual will report to the Chief EEMEA Economist of the Mastercard • Thu, 10 Sep • Mastercard Foundation

Mid-level Economist » Gauteng, South Africa - An established Economic Advisory firm is looking for a Mid-level Economist, with at least 3-5 years experience in a corporate/small business environment. The ideal candidate should be a focused and driven individual, who can think out of the box, with exceptional research, report writing, and numerical skills. We look forward to receive applications from Economists who understand a changing commercial/or economic environment and who can handle and interpret numerical data sets. The ideal candid… • Mon, 07 Sep • ETSA

Mid-level Economist » Gauteng - An established Economic Advisory firm is looking for a Mid-level Economist, with at least 3-5 years experience • Sun, 06 Sep • ETSA

Director, Senior Economist » Johannesburg, Gauteng - Our Purpose _Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200 countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we're helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest po… • Sun, 06 Sep • Mastercard

Senior Economist: Mining Policy & Industry Advocate » South Africa - The Minerals Council South Africa is seeking a Senior Economist in Rosebank to lead strategic economic analysis, policy advisory, and industry thought leadership. You will develop evidence-based positions and represent the sector in key forums. Reporting to the Economics Department, you will conduct macroeconomic and sectoral research, mentor juniors, engage with government, regulators, and industry bodies, and contribute to advocacy on energy, investment, and the just transition. J-18808-Ljbffr • Sat, 05 Sep • Minerals Council South Africa

Senior Economist » South Africa - Vacancy: Senior Economist Location: Rosebank Employment Type: Permanent Purpose of the Role To position the Minerals Council South Africa as a leading advocate on economic, mining, energy, and policy matters affecting the mining industry. The role provides strategic economic analysis, policy advisory services, and thought leadership to support industry advocacy, member engagement, and government relations. The incumbent will develop evidence-based policy positions and represent the mining indus… • Sat, 05 Sep • Minerals Council South Africa

Director, Senior Economist » Johannesburg, Gauteng - potential. Title and Summary Director, Senior Economist Overview The Mastercard Economics Institute (MEI...’s product suites About the Role We are looking for an economist to derive economic insights for Sub-Saharan Africa • Sat, 05 Sep • Mastercard

Behavioural Economics Graduate » Johannesburg, Gauteng - One-year fixed-term graduate programme | Sandton, Johannesburg Requisition : 147458 Talent Acquisition Contact: Lebohang Monate Role: Behavioural Economics Graduate Program Cluster and Location Personal and Private Banking - Product Design and Innovation - Behavioural Economics 135 Rivonia Road, Sandown Career Stream Strategic Planning and Strategy Formulation Leadership Pipeline Manage Self: Technical Closing Date 30 September 2026 Job Purpose Join a team that uses behavioural science to make … • Fri, 04 Sep • Nedbank

Chief Education, P-5, FT, 00137963, Pretoria, South Africa - ESAR » South Africa - UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence. At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling. UNICEF is a place where careers are built: we offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinfo… • Fri, 04 Sep • AGORA

Retired banking professional » Sandton, Johannesburg - of entrepreneurs and those who support them. Raizcorp is according to The Economist, the only genuine business incubator in Africa • Wed, 02 Sep • Raizcorp • R20000 - 25000 per month

Junior management consultant » Sandton, Johannesburg - of entrepreneurs and those who support them. Raizcorp is according to The Economist, the only genuine business incubator in Africa • Wed, 02 Sep • Raizcorp

Communications Officer » Sandton, Johannesburg - specific needs of entrepreneurs and those who support them. Raizcorp is according to The Economist, the only genuine business • Fri, 28 Aug • Raizcorp

Grade R Teacher » Randburg, Johannesburg - support them. Raizcorp is according to The Economist, the only genuine business incubator in Africa. However, we prefer • Wed, 26 Aug • Raizcorp

Learning Content Designer » Sandton, Johannesburg - Economist, the only genuine business incubator in Africa. However, we prefer to think of ourselves as a Prosperator™ rather than • Mon, 24 Aug • Raizcorp

General manager » Sandton, Johannesburg - specific needs of entrepreneurs and those who support them. Raizcorp is according to The Economist, the only genuine business • Mon, 24 Aug • Raizcorp

Corporate markets business development executive » Sandton, Johannesburg - support them. Raizcorp is according to The Economist, the only genuine business incubator in Africa. However, we prefer • Mon, 24 Aug • Raizcorp • R9500 per month

Corporate Sales Solutions Representative » Cape Town, Western Cape - is according to The Economist, the only genuine business incubator in Africa. However, we prefer to think of ourselves • Mon, 24 Aug • Raizcorp

Business development executive » Cape Town, Western Cape - is according to The Economist, the only genuine business incubator in Africa. However, we prefer to think of ourselves • Mon, 24 Aug • Raizcorp

Software Sales Executive » Sandton, Johannesburg - of entrepreneurs and those who support them. Raizcorp is according to The Economist, the only genuine business incubator in Africa • Mon, 24 Aug • Raizcorp • R9500 per month

General Manager » Western Cape - support them. Raizcorp is according to The Economist, the only genuine business incubator in Africa. However, we prefer • Mon, 24 Aug • Raizcorp

Retail Sales Associate » Pretoria, Gauteng - support them. Raizcorp is according to The Economist, the only genuine business incubator in Africa. However, we prefer • Sat, 22 Aug • Raizcorp

Econometrics Instructor » Johannesburg, Gauteng - Econometrics Instructor (AI Training) About The Role We're looking for experienced econometrics instructors and quantitative economists to help evaluate and improve cutting-edge AI systems. Your deep knowledge of statistical modeling and economic reasoning will directly shape how AI understands and explains some of the most technically demanding content in the field. This is a fully remote, flexible contract role — work on your own schedule while contributing to AI research that matters. Organi… • Thu, 20 Aug • Alignerr

Finance Lecturer (AI Training) » Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town Region - About The Role We're looking for finance lecturers and economists to help shape how AI understands and communicates financial and economic reasoning. Your expertise will directly influence the quality and accuracy of next-generation AI systems — making complex concepts like valuation, risk, and market behavior more reliable for users worldwide. Organization: Alignerr (Powered by Labelbox) Type: Hourly Contract Commitment: 10–40 hours/week Location: Fully Remote What You'll Do Review AI-generate… • Wed, 19 Aug • Alignerr

Business growth coach » Sandton, Johannesburg - Economist, the only genuine business incubator in Africa. However, we prefer to think of ourselves as a Prosperator™ rather than • Tue, 18 Aug • Raizcorp