Assistant Director: Policy, Strategy & Performance at National Treasury

Qualification/s Requirements

• A Grade12 is required coupled with a minimum National Diploma (equivalent to NQF level 6) in Development Economics or Development Finance or Accounting or Finance; 
• A Bachelor’s degree (equivalent to NQF level 7) in any of the above disciplines is an added advantage; 
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience obtained in policy analysis, financial analysis and dissemination of information for decision making; 
• Knowledge of the operational aspects of public entities and the public sector; 
• Knowledge of policy analysis and report writing. Knowledge of the Government Framework on the management of Public Entities; 
• Ability to analyze and draft quantitative and qualitative reports; 
• Knowledge or experience in application of the PFMA; 
• Knowledge or experience of government policies and frameworks governing public entities; and 
• Experience in conducting qualitative and qualitative desktop research.

Key Performance Areas

Review and Monitor Corporate Governance Implementation: 

• Review and facilitate approval of shareholder compacts in line with mandates and government priorities;
• Coordinate the process for the consolidations of corporate plans, shareholder compacts, quarterly, annual reports and midterms reviews;
• Review and process applications in terms of the PFMA; 
• Assist with the review and monitor of Corporate Governance implementation in compliance with the National Treasury Reporting, Governance Frameworks, and the PFMA; 
• Monitor the organisational and financial performance of the entity through the review of quarterly, annual reports and financial statements and midterm reviews; and 
• Update the public entities dashboard. 

Policy and Financial Analysis and Reporting: 

• Assist with the evaluation of Strategic Plans and Annual Performance Plans in the establishment of performance indicators;
• Assist with the preparation of reports on public entities expenditures; 
• Assist with the monitoring of policy and financial management and performance for public entities in terms of PFMA and Treasury Regulation; 
• Assist with the review of annual reports of entities; and 
• Assist with the monitoring of performance of entities in line with set objectives and programmes. 

Stakeholder Engagement: 

• Assist with the facilitation of information on policy matters to entities in compliance with the PFMA or any legislation.