A Doctorate (NQF Level 10) in Economics or a related qualification with at least six (6) years of lecturing experience at the tertiary education level and/or industry experience or an equivalent combination of relevant professional experience.  Excellent English communication skills (oral and written).  Proven competence in successful sourcing of research or project funding from third-party sources, successful initiation and management of research projects, curriculum development, and strong management/organisational and mentorship skills. Strong management skills and a proven record of raising substantial research funding. Competence to teach at least three of the following courses: Advanced Applied Micro Econometrics; Applied Financial Economics; Development Policy Analysis; Bayesian and Machine Learning Econometrics; Computable General Equilibrium Modelling; Advanced Applied Econometrics; Advanced Applied Macroeconomics; Applied Time Series Econometrics & Forecasting.  Competence to establish professional networks, maintain links with the industry, and the ability to conduct online teaching, learning and assessments as well as to develop postgraduate programmes. A credible record of lecturing, peer-reviewed publications, community engagement, programme coordination, and supervision of students (research) at both under- and post-graduate levels as well as a sound research profile with a Google Scholar index of H-4 and the successful supervision of Master’s (research) students will be an advantage.