EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
NKC African Economics is majority owned by Oxford Economics, one of the world’s foremost
independent global advisory firms providing economic analyses, forecasts and analytical tools on 200
countries, 100 industrial sectors and over 3,000 cities. NKC African Economics provides cutting-edge
macroeconomic and political research on 30 countries in Africa to a diverse client base.
INTERN: JUNIOR ECONOMIST
NKC African Economics is currently looking for exceptional candidates to fill two or more internship
posts in the company. The interns must be studying economics part time, and can be either
undergraduates or postgraduates.
It is essential that the candidate studies part time.
The successful candidate will need to be:
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Studying economics at the University of South Africa,
Highly numerate with an excellent academic background,
Have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (especially Excel),
Passionate about financial markets, economics and current affairs,
Possess strong verbal and written communication skills, and
Able to work independently under pressure.
Experience in building trading algorithms/valuations/predictive models will be an advantage, as
well a working knowledge of Eviews.
Interested candidates are invited to send their CVs, matric results, academic records and transcripts to
[email protected] marked “Interns for 2017” in the subject line. Candidates are also encouraged
to submit an example of previous work, such as a mini-thesis, thesis or research project (no group
work).
Hours are negotiable and the contract will be for one year. The company is based in Paarl in the
Western Cape, so students must be within commuting distance. Entries close January 31, 2017.
We would like to fill the posts by March, 2017.
NKC Independent Economists (Pty) Ltd t/a NKC African Economics, Registration number: 2015/175441/07
VAT number: 425 021 2414
12 Cecilia Street, Paarl, 7646, South Africa, P O Box 3020, Paarl, 7620,
Telephone +27(21) 863 6200, Fax +27 (21) 863 2728
www.africaneconomics.com
Directors: Noelani King Conradie, Adrian Cooper