12 Legislative Affairs jobs in South Africa

Executive Head of Legal, Compliance, and Public Affairs Join to apply for the Executive Head of Legal, Compliance, and Public Affairs role at Executive Placements.com - The JOB Portal Executive Head of Legal, Compliance, and Public Affairs Join to apply for the Executive Head of Legal, Compliance, and Public Affairs role at Executive Placements.com - The JOB Portal Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. SUMMARY:A prestigious multinational company is seeking a hands-on, commercially minded, and versatile generalist to step into the role of Executive Head of Legal, Compliance, and Public Affairs. This role requires a leader who can take charge of key legal, compliance, and public affairs functions, ensuring strategic alignment and risk management across the organisation. Recruiter:Place TalentJob Ref:JHB000351/CBDate posted:Tuesday, July 1, 2025Location:Johannesburg, South AfricaSUMMARY:A prestigious multinational company is seeking a hands-on, commercially minded, and versatile generalist to step into the role of Executive Head of Legal, Compliance, and Public Affairs. This role requires a leader who can take charge of key legal, compliance, and public affairs functions, ensuring strategic alignment and risk management across the organisation.POSITION INFO:Education:Relevant legal qualification (e.g., Bachelor of Laws) Completion of articles and board examinations Admitted as an attorney or advocate Ongoing legal training and updates from law firms and corporate lawyers’ associations Skills/Experience required:10+ years of relevant experience as a practicing legal counsel. At least 5 years in a senior role, leading a team of legal counsels. Understanding of the South African property sector and its legislation Awareness of commercial impacts on business operations Job Description:Legal Leadership: Oversee company’s legal function, ensuring risk mitigation and alignment with business strategy. Contract Management: Negotiate, draft, review, and enforce contracts; manage the contract repository and approval processes. Dispute Resolution: Develop strategies to prevent and resolve legal disputes efficiently, guiding business units on solutions. Compliance & Governance: Ensure adherence to South African and international regulations (e.g., FCPA, OFAC), manage statutory requirements, and provide company secretarial support. Risk & Reporting: Oversee compliance reporting, governance, and REIT obligations while staying updated on legislative changes. HSEQ & Facilities: Manage health, safety, environmental, and quality (HSEQ) functions, including office management and regulatory compliance. Mergers & Acquisitions Support: Assist the Regional M&A team with due diligence and legal implementation of acquisitions. Stakeholder Management & Public Affairs: Manage external stakeholders, influence policies, communicate sustainability objectives, and implement public affairs strategies. Handle media relations and mitigate reputational risks. Financial Management: Manage the legal budget, oversee debt collection, and enforce contractual obligations. People Management: Inspire and lead the team, oversee recruitment and development, ensure performance management, promote a culture of learning, and drive staff engagement. Foster diversity, equity, and inclusion, and ensure fair recognition and reward. Please apply directly, by clicking on the apply button or visit for more exciting opportunities.If you have not had any response in one week, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your CV will be kept on file for any further suitable positions.Seniority level Seniority level Executive Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Legal Industries Advertising Services Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Executive Placements.com - The JOB Portal by 2x Get notified about new Head of Legal Compliance jobs in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa . Executive Head: Group Public Policy & Regulatory Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa 2 days ago Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa 2 days ago Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa 1 week ago Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa 3 days ago Bryanston, Gauteng, South Africa 2 days ago Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa 3 days ago Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa 6 days ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Title: Team Leader - Fraud Analysts

To supervise and provide motivational direction to a team of Fraud Analysts to ensure delivery of an efficient and effective service to the business and Counter Fraud teams while ensuring delivery of business performance objectives, KPIs, and SLAs in accordance with company procedures and policies.

Job Responsibilities:

• Ensure delivery of targets.
• Provide reports to the Operations Manager on the status of objectives.
• Assist and provide guidance to the analysts with any queries and handle the more complex cases, if and where appropriate.
• Validate claims history while adhering to the relevant compliance procedures.
• Ensure all new policies are checked against CUE and the subsequent chase cycle is being adhered to and meets the agreed SLAs.
• Provide technical support to the team and be a referral point for handling customer complaints to achieve a positive outcome.
• Manage additional premium process to ensure outstanding debt is kept to a minimum.
• Ensure that the risk customer validation chase cycle and return post customer validation chase cycle are managed effectively.
• Provide sign-off on all voidance and cancellation decisions relating to referrals from the CFS teams, Sales and Service, and Claims.
• Conduct regular reviews to check the accuracy and quality of the team’s work.
• Deliver coaching and feedback to the team to achieve KPIs and SLAs, and conduct regular performance reviews and 1-2-1s, including probationary reviews and annual appraisals.
• Deal with all employee issues including monitoring absence and conducting disciplinaries.
• Assist the Operations Manager with the recruitment process.
• Monitor agents' calls to ensure they are following the company’s policies and procedures at all times and are compliant with FCA regulations (including TCF principles).
• Set targets for agents and deliver coaching and feedback to the team to achieve KPIs and SLAs, and conduct regular performance reviews, including probationary reviews and annual appraisals.
• Assist with the training of new recruits or re-training of current employees when required.
• Have input into and manage departmental procedures specifically in relation to policy fraud analysis, investigations, technical referral, and drive improvements in processes and systems.
• Ensure all analysts are compliant with TCF principles when liaising with customers and ensure own personal compliance with TCF principles.
• Work closely with other CFS teams and other departments to ensure consistency and best practice.
• Ensure compliance with company and other relevant standards/regulations at all times.
• Build and maintain relationships with CFS and other departments, as appropriate.
• Ensure personal and team compliance with Company Financial Crime policies and other standards and regulations.

Job Requirements:

• A minimum of Matric/NQF 4 qualification.
• RE or FAIS qualification is preferable.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Negotiation and influencing skills.
• Good time management and organisation skills with the ability to prioritise work.
• Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to motivate employees in a high-pressure environment.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to adopt a logical approach to resolving problems.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Good numeracy and literacy skills.
• Extensive motor insurance experience.
• Extensive motor insurance policy fraud experience.
• Experience of performance management of a team.
• Experience of setting objectives.
• Solid understanding of all aspects of motor insurance, specifically with regards to policy fraud investigation and analysis/indemnity referral.
• Knowledge of fraud detection and analysis systems.
• Solid understanding of the insurance fraud intelligence model and relevant systems.
• Excellent knowledge of FCA requirements (including TCF) and the regulatory framework relating to claims.
• Solid understanding of the business objectives and operations delivery.
• Technical knowledge of insurance products and personal lines insurance.
• Comprehensive understanding of regulatory requirements and company principles (including TCF) following appropriate training.
• Sound knowledge of managing telephony systems.
• CII qualified or working towards this.

Required Skills:

• Commercially focused.
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic.
• Takes initiative to make decisions.
• An organised and proactive approach.
• Emphasis on attention to detail and accuracy.
• Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• A flexible approach and positive attitude.
• Confident in presenting complex information in a clear and concise manner.
• Strives to deliver performance targets and drive business improvements to contribute to the success of the business.

Core Behaviour:

Huntswood’s employees are described as dependable, driven, and collaborative. The job holder should be able to demonstrate they are:

• Confidential, reliable, and genuine.
• Dynamic, passionate, and determined.
• Friendly, compassionate, and cooperative.

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DISCOVER ABRIGHTERFUTURE:

AtSouth32, we’re meeting the challenge of enabling a sustainable future through our focuson responsibly producing commodities critical for a low-carbon world.

As a collaborative, caring and inclusive company, there’s no better place to make a genuinedifference.Together we’re making a positive, global impact that has the potential to change lives.

Whatever career path you choose, we’ll support you every step of the way to learn, grow and succeed.So, join us, step towards a brighter future and leave your legacy.

ABOUT JOHANNESBURG:

Our Johannesburg office based in Melrose Arch serves as the company`s Functional Hub for the Southern African Operations which include Global Services, Technology and Enterprise Resource Planning Support Teams.

WHAT SOUTH32 OFFER:

Annual short-term incentive bonus that recognizes both your individual performance and the overall success of the business.

Eligible employees will receive an employer contribution towards the company-elected retirement fund.

South 32 will support assistance for part-time studies aligned to role requirements and business needs at accredited institutions to eligible employees.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

This role is a permanent full-time position.

As a Manager Government Relations, you will be responsible to provide insight, advice and counsel to the Senior Manager External Affairs and broader South32 leadership regarding South African National and Provincial Government related and externally driven business/reputational issues.

•lead and manage South32’s engagement with South African National and Provincial Government stakeholders; •represent South32 in senior-level engagement with relevant South African political and public policy stakeholders; •Protect and improve South32’s reputation through pro-active, relationship-based engagement with relevant political and government stakeholders.

Other key responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to:

•Undertake and support government stakeholder mapping and analysis; support, develop and implement South African Government stakeholder engagement strategies and plans; •Establish and maintain effective relationships with South African senior government officials and other agencies of government; •Support ex-South Africa government interactions with a South African government dependency; •Analyse South African Government public policy developments and relevant government(s) legislative direction and provide strategic insights and counsel to internal stakeholders; •Work closely with relevant internal stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate identification and mapping of business-critical issues with relevance to South African Government; •Collaborate with relevant external stakeholders on industry-wide concerns and support South32’s representation on key industry associations.

ABOUT YOU:

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:

•Significant experience in a similar role in a large, complex business preferably in mining; •Senior experience in developing and managing engagement with government stakeholders; •10+ years’ experience in government or managing government relationships.

Qualifications for this role are:

•Degree in social sciences, international relations or relevant discipline .

South32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Please apply online by entering the preferred position reference number on our website

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Manager Government Relations - Johannesburg

Company: South32 Group Operations Pty. Ltd.

DISCOVER ABRIGHTERFUTURE:

AtSouth32, we’re meeting the challenge of enabling a sustainable future through our focuson responsibly producing commodities critical for a low-carbon world.

As a collaborative, caring and inclusive company, there’s no better place to make a genuinedifference.Together we’re making a positive, global impact that has the potential to change lives.

Whatever career path you choose, we’ll support you every step of the way to learn, grow and succeed.So, join us, step towards a brighter future and leave your legacy.

ABOUT JOHANNESBURG:

Our Johannesburg office based in Melrose Arch serves as the company`s Functional Hub for the Southern African Operations which include Global Services, Technology and Enterprise Resource Planning Support Teams.

WHAT SOUTH32 OFFER:

Annual short-term incentive bonus that recognizes both your individual performance and the overall success of the business.

Eligible employees will receive an employer contribution towards the company-elected retirement fund.

South 32 will support assistance for part-time studies aligned to role requirements and business needs at accredited institutions to eligible employees.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

This role is a permanent full-time position.

As a Manager Government Relations, you will be responsible to provide insight, advice and counsel to the Senior Manager External Affairs and broader South32 leadership regarding South African National and Provincial Government related and externally driven business/reputational issues.

•lead and manage South32’s engagement with South African National and Provincial Government stakeholders;

•represent South32 in senior-level engagement with relevant South African political and public policy stakeholders;

•Protect and improve South32’s reputation through pro-active, relationship-based engagement with relevant political and government stakeholders.

Other key responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to:

•Undertake and support government stakeholder mapping and analysis; support, develop and implement South African Government stakeholder engagement strategies and plans;

•Establish and maintain effective relationships with South African senior government officials and other agencies of government;

•Support ex-South Africa government interactions with a South African government dependency;

•Analyse South African Government public policy developments and relevant government(s) legislative direction and provide strategic insights and counsel to internal stakeholders;

•Work closely with relevant internal stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate identification and mapping of business-critical issues with relevance to South African Government;

•Collaborate with relevant external stakeholders on industry-wide concerns and support South32’s representation on key industry associations.

ABOUT YOU:

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:

•Significant experience in a similar role in a large, complex business preferably in mining;

•Senior experience in developing and managing engagement with government stakeholders;

•10+ years’ experience in government or managing government relationships.

Qualifications for this role are:

•Degree in social sciences, international relations or relevant discipline .

South32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

This advertisement will close on 04 September 2025

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Manager Government Relations - Johannesburg

Company: South32 Group Operations Pty. Ltd.

DISCOVER ABRIGHTERFUTURE:

AtSouth32, we’re meeting the challenge of enabling a sustainable future through our focuson responsibly producing commodities critical for a low-carbon world.

As a collaborative, caring and inclusive company, there’s no better place to make a genuinedifference.Together we’re making a positive, global impact that has the potential to change lives.

Whatever career path you choose, we’ll support you every step of the way to learn, grow and succeed.So, join us, step towards a brighter future and leave your legacy.

ABOUT JOHANNESBURG:

Our Johannesburg office based in Melrose Arch serves as the company`s Functional Hub for the Southern African Operations which include Global Services, Technology and Enterprise Resource Planning Support Teams.

WHAT SOUTH32 OFFER:

Annual short-term incentive bonus that recognizes both your individual performance and the overall success of the business.

Eligible employees will receive an employer contribution towards the company-elected retirement fund.

South 32 will support assistance for part-time studies aligned to role requirements and business needs at accredited institutions to eligible employees.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

This role is a permanent full-time position.

As a Manager Government Relations, you will be responsible to provide insight, advice and counsel to the Senior Manager External Affairs and broader South32 leadership regarding South African National and Provincial Government related and externally driven business/reputational issues.

•lead and manage South32’s engagement with South African National and Provincial Government stakeholders;

•represent South32 in senior-level engagement with relevant South African political and public policy stakeholders;

•Protect and improve South32’s reputation through pro-active, relationship-based engagement with relevant political and government stakeholders.

Other key responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to:

•Undertake and support government stakeholder mapping and analysis; support, develop and implement South African Government stakeholder engagement strategies and plans;

•Establish and maintain effective relationships with South African senior government officials and other agencies of government;

•Support ex-South Africa government interactions with a South African government dependency;

•Analyse South African Government public policy developments and relevant government(s) legislative direction and provide strategic insights and counsel to internal stakeholders;

•Work closely with relevant internal stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate identification and mapping of business-critical issues with relevance to South African Government;

•Collaborate with relevant external stakeholders on industry-wide concerns and support South32’s representation on key industry associations.

ABOUT YOU:

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:

•Significant experience in a similar role in a large, complex business preferably in mining;

•Senior experience in developing and managing engagement with government stakeholders;

•10+ years’ experience in government or managing government relationships.

Qualifications for this role are:

•Degree in social sciences, international relations or relevant discipline .

South32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

This advertisement will close on 04 September 2025

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Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Create Alert Manager Government Relations - Johannesburg Company: South32 Group Operations Pty. Ltd. DISCOVER ABRIGHTERFUTURE: At South32, we’re meeting the challenge of enabling a sustainable future through our focuson responsibly producing commodities critical for a low-carbon world. As a collaborative, caring and inclusive company, there’s no better place to make a genuinedifference. Together we’re making a positive, global impact that has the potential to change lives. Whatever career path you choose, we’ll support you every step of the way to learn, grow and succeed. So, join us, step towards a brighter future and leave your legacy. ABOUT JOHANNESBURG: Our Johannesburg office based in Melrose Arch serves as the company`s Functional Hub for the Southern African Operations which include Global Services, Technology and Enterprise Resource Planning Support Teams. WHAT SOUTH32 OFFER: Annual short-term incentive bonus that recognizes both your individual performance and the overall success of the business. Eligible employees will receive an employer contribution towards the company-elected retirement fund. South 32 will support assistance for part-time studies aligned to role requirements and business needs at accredited institutions to eligible employees. ABOUT THE ROLE: This role is a permanent full-time position. As a Manager Government Relations, you will be responsible to provide insight, advice and counsel to the Senior Manager External Affairs and broader South32 leadership regarding South African National and Provincial Government related and externally driven business/reputational issues. •lead and manage South32’s engagement with South African National and Provincial Government stakeholders; •represent South32 in senior-level engagement with relevant South African political and public policy stakeholders; •Protect and improve South32’s reputation through pro-active, relationship-based engagement with relevant political and government stakeholders. Other key responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to: •Undertake and support government stakeholder mapping and analysis; support, develop and implement South African Government stakeholder engagement strategies and plans; •Establish and maintain effective relationships with South African senior government officials and other agencies of government; •Support ex-South Africa government interactions with a South African government dependency; •Analyse South African Government public policy developments and relevant government(s) legislative direction and provide strategic insights and counsel to internal stakeholders; •Work closely with relevant internal stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate identification and mapping of business-critical issues with relevance to South African Government; •Collaborate with relevant external stakeholders on industry-wide concerns and support South32’s representation on key industry associations. ABOUT YOU: You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following: •Significant experience in a similar role in a large, complex business preferably in mining; •Senior experience in developing and managing engagement with government stakeholders; •10+ years’ experience in government or managing government relationships. Qualifications for this role are: •Degree in social sciences, international relations or relevant discipline. South32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. This advertisement will close on 04 September 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr

Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Create Alert Manager Government Relations - Johannesburg Company: South32 Group Operations Pty. Ltd. DISCOVER ABRIGHTERFUTURE: At South32, we’re meeting the challenge of enabling a sustainable future through our focuson responsibly producing commodities critical for a low-carbon world. As a collaborative, caring and inclusive company, there’s no better place to make a genuinedifference. Together we’re making a positive, global impact that has the potential to change lives. Whatever career path you choose, we’ll support you every step of the way to learn, grow and succeed. So, join us, step towards a brighter future and leave your legacy. ABOUT JOHANNESBURG: Our Johannesburg office based in Melrose Arch serves as the company`s Functional Hub for the Southern African Operations which include Global Services, Technology and Enterprise Resource Planning Support Teams. WHAT SOUTH32 OFFER: Annual short-term incentive bonus that recognizes both your individual performance and the overall success of the business. Eligible employees will receive an employer contribution towards the company-elected retirement fund. South 32 will support assistance for part-time studies aligned to role requirements and business needs at accredited institutions to eligible employees. ABOUT THE ROLE: This role is a permanent full-time position. As a Manager Government Relations, you will be responsible to provide insight, advice and counsel to the Senior Manager External Affairs and broader South32 leadership regarding South African National and Provincial Government related and externally driven business/reputational issues. •lead and manage South32’s engagement with South African National and Provincial Government stakeholders; •represent South32 in senior-level engagement with relevant South African political and public policy stakeholders; •Protect and improve South32’s reputation through pro-active, relationship-based engagement with relevant political and government stakeholders. Other key responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to: •Undertake and support government stakeholder mapping and analysis; support, develop and implement South African Government stakeholder engagement strategies and plans; •Establish and maintain effective relationships with South African senior government officials and other agencies of government; •Support ex-South Africa government interactions with a South African government dependency; •Analyse South African Government public policy developments and relevant government(s) legislative direction and provide strategic insights and counsel to internal stakeholders; •Work closely with relevant internal stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate identification and mapping of business-critical issues with relevance to South African Government; •Collaborate with relevant external stakeholders on industry-wide concerns and support South32’s representation on key industry associations. ABOUT YOU: You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following: •Significant experience in a similar role in a large, complex business preferably in mining; •Senior experience in developing and managing engagement with government stakeholders; •10+ years’ experience in government or managing government relationships. Qualifications for this role are: •Degree in social sciences, international relations or relevant discipline. South32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. This advertisement will close on 04 September 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr

Request for Research Proposals
Macroeconomic Analysis and Policy Modelling

The United Nations University World Institute for Development Economics Research (UNU-WIDER), together with the National Treasury of South Africa (NT), is opening a request for research proposals under the second phase of the Southern Africa – Towards Inclusive Economic Development (SA-TIED) programme. The papers produced under this request will be published as a part of the macro-fiscal analysis and policy modelling workstream of the programme. Submission deadline: 12 January 2024, 23:59 UTC+3.

This call invites South Africa-based researchers to apply. It offers a unique opportunity to undertake both theoretical and evidence-based research that will help identify unintended consequences of policy changes and guide macroeconomic policy design and implementation.

South Africa is currently confronted with key challenges including poverty, inequality, heightened unemployment, and high public debt, that require pressing attention to get the country’s economy back on track and generate growth. While structural reforms are required to address these challenges effectively, macroeconomic policy-driven research is also needed.

This request for research proposals therefore includes the following research areas, among others:

1. Optimal design and implementation of fiscal policy (including public investment and debt, tax policy, and expenditure), and the assessment of its effectiveness.
2. Analysis of monetary policy (including the evaluation of SARB core mandate of keeping inflation within the 3 to 6 percent range, and whether it has supported a stable and competitive real exchange rate), assessment of its transmission channels, and investigation of unintended effects of policy changes.
3. Financial stability and macro-prudential policy, including the analysis of the impact of financial innovation on financial stability, and the design and implementation of macro-prudential policy.
4. Macroeconomic policy coordination, including the investigation of the relationship between monetary and macro-prudential policy, the analysis of spill-over effects of the fiscal, monetary, and macro-prudential policy-mix.
5. South Africa as a small open economy and the impacts of global shocks (both from a positive and normative perspective). Recent such disturbances include the outbreak of the global Covid pandemic and the rapidly changing geopolitical landscape, with their corollary of worsened macroeconomic and financial uncertainty, and supply chains disruption.
6. Enhancement of the forecasting, policy analysis, and modelling tools, including the development of structural models that will help improve the ability to forecast and simulate the effects of potential policy changes critical for South Africa.

Invitations

Against this backdrop, UNU-WIDER together with the National Treasury announce a request for proposals on topics within the above research areas. Proposals from individuals, groups of individuals, and non-profit organizations are welcome.

Special consideration will be given to research teams that include:

• South African researchers
• Junior and early-career researchers
• Female researchers
• Researchers from historically disadvantaged universities (HDIs)

Evaluation Process and Criteria

Each proposal will be reviewed for scientific merit and feasibility. Proposals will be selected based on three criteria: (i) relevance to the research project, (ii) strength of empirical and policy contributions, and (iii) quality and clarity of writing. Based on this assessment, a pool of suitable proposals will be determined.

Only the final decision on whether or not an application is accepted will be communicated to applying researchers.

Proposal Submission Procedure

The proposal should be no more than three pages of A4 paper in length, excluding cover page and references. The cover page should contain the complete contact information of researcher(s), and a 120–150-word abstract summarizing the research question, methodological approach, and expected contribution.

Submission of proposals is done electronically by using the online form on the call’s announcement page. There are three forms to select from: one for individuals, another for groups of individuals, and a third for non-profit organizations. Details (such as address, gender, nationality, date of birth) of all researchers involved will need to be included in the form and the cover page, the proposal, and short CVs (five pages or less) of researcher/s uploaded. Please familiarize yourself with the form in advance.

Other Considerations

For successful proposals:

Researchers or their institutions (non-profit) will sign a consultant contract or an institutional contractual agreement with UNU-WIDER that follows the UNU conditions of service for Consultant Contracts (CTC), or Institutional Contractual Agreements (ICA).

Researchers/institutions will transfer copyright of research produced under the contract to UNU-WIDER. The purpose of this copyright transfer is to allow UNU-WIDER to effectively negotiate with top academic publishers in order to seek the most desirable possible publication outlet for a related set of papers/studies. If no (further) publication is to be expected by UNU-WIDER, the copyright can be transferred to the author(s). Any material published externally thereafter resulting from this body of work should carry due acknowledgement of UNU-WIDER as the original commissioning institute. A total research honorarium will be paid for the work undertaken. Submission of a budget is not required for the proposal.

Please submit your application by 12 January 2024. Any questions on the proposal process should be sent to All queries and responses will be published on the call for proposals announcement page. Selected answers will be updated on a rolling basis.

Dates (UTC+3)

25 October 2023: Launch of request for research proposals

12 January 2024: Application submission deadline

15 February 2024: Target date for informing on decisions

15 August 2024: Target date for submission of first drafts of papers

1st week of September 2024: Target date for work-in-progress workshop

Mid to end-October 2024: Target date for submission of revised near-final draft papers and a one-page summary of key findings

*Knowledge-sharing events will be planned subsequently.

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Request for Research ProposalsMacroeconomic Analysis and Policy Modelling The United Nations University World Institute for Development Economics Research (UNU-WIDER), together with the National Treasury of South Africa (NT), is opening a request for research proposals under the second phase of the Southern Africa – Towards Inclusive Economic Development (SA-TIED) programme. The papers produced under this request will be published as a part of the macro-fiscal analysis and policy modelling workstream of the programme. Submission deadline: 12 January 2024, 23:59 UTC+3. This call invites South Africa-based researchers to apply. It offers a unique opportunity to undertake both theoretical and evidence-based research that will help identify unintended consequences of policy changes and guide macroeconomic policy design and implementation. South Africa is currently confronted with key challenges including poverty, inequality, heightened unemployment, and high public debt, that require pressing attention to get the country’s economy back on track and generate growth. While structural reforms are required to address these challenges effectively, macroeconomic policy-driven research is also needed. This request for research proposals therefore includes the following research areas, among others: Optimal design and implementation of fiscal policy (including public investment and debt, tax policy, and expenditure), and the assessment of its effectiveness. Analysis of monetary policy (including the evaluation of SARB core mandate of keeping inflation within the 3 to 6 percent range, and whether it has supported a stable and competitive real exchange rate), assessment of its transmission channels, and investigation of unintended effects of policy changes. Financial stability and macro-prudential policy, including the analysis of the impact of financial innovation on financial stability, and the design and implementation of macro-prudential policy. Macroeconomic policy coordination, including the investigation of the relationship between monetary and macro-prudential policy, the analysis of spill-over effects of the fiscal, monetary, and macro-prudential policy-mix. South Africa as a small open economy and the impacts of global shocks (both from a positive and normative perspective). Recent such disturbances include the outbreak of the global Covid pandemic and the rapidly changing geopolitical landscape, with their corollary of worsened macroeconomic and financial uncertainty, and supply chains disruption. Enhancement of the forecasting, policy analysis, and modelling tools, including the development of structural models that will help improve the ability to forecast and simulate the effects of potential policy changes critical for South Africa. Invitations Against this backdrop, UNU-WIDER together with the National Treasury announce a request for proposals on topics within the above research areas. Proposals from individuals, groups of individuals, and non-profit organizations are welcome. Special consideration will be given to research teams that include: South African researchers Junior and early-career researchers Female researchers Researchers from historically disadvantaged universities (HDIs) Evaluation Process and Criteria Each proposal will be reviewed for scientific merit and feasibility. Proposals will be selected based on three criteria: (i) relevance to the research project, (ii) strength of empirical and policy contributions, and (iii) quality and clarity of writing. Based on this assessment, a pool of suitable proposals will be determined. Only the final decision on whether or not an application is accepted will be communicated to applying researchers. Proposal Submission Procedure The proposal should be no more than three pages of A4 paper in length, excluding cover page and references. The cover page should contain the complete contact information of researcher(s), and a 120–150-word abstract summarizing the research question, methodological approach, and expected contribution. Submission of proposals is done electronically by using the online form on the call’s announcement page. There are three forms to select from: one for individuals, another for groups of individuals, and a third for non-profit organizations. Details (such as address, gender, nationality, date of birth) of all researchers involved will need to be included in the form and the cover page, the proposal, and short CVs (five pages or less) of researcher/s uploaded. Please familiarize yourself with the form in advance. Other Considerations For successful proposals: Researchers or their institutions (non-profit) will sign a consultant contract or an institutional contractual agreement with UNU-WIDER that follows the UNU conditions of service for Consultant Contracts (CTC), or Institutional Contractual Agreements (ICA). Researchers/institutions will transfer copyright of research produced under the contract to UNU-WIDER. The purpose of this copyright transfer is to allow UNU-WIDER to effectively negotiate with top academic publishers in order to seek the most desirable possible publication outlet for a related set of papers/studies. If no (further) publication is to be expected by UNU-WIDER, the copyright can be transferred to the author(s). Any material published externally thereafter resulting from this body of work should carry due acknowledgement of UNU-WIDER as the original commissioning institute. A total research honorarium will be paid for the work undertaken. Submission of a budget is not required for the proposal. Please submit your application by 12 January 2024. Any questions on the proposal process should be sent to All queries and responses will be published on the call for proposals announcement page. Selected answers will be updated on a rolling basis. Dates (UTC+3) 25 October 2023: Launch of request for research proposals 12 January 2024: Application submission deadline 15 February 2024: Target date for informing on decisions 15 August 2024: Target date for submission of first drafts of papers 1st week of September 2024: Target date for work-in-progress workshop Mid to end-October 2024: Target date for submission of revised near-final draft papers and a one-page summary of key findings *Knowledge-sharing events will be planned subsequently. #J-18808-Ljbffr