Chief Director: Provincial Budget Analysis at National Treasury

Qualification/s Requirements

• A Grade 12 is required coupled with a minimum Bachelor’s degree (equivalent to NQF level 7) in Economics or Accounting or Public Finance,
•  A minimum 5 years’ experience at a senior managerial level obtained in budgeting preparation and allocations,
•  Knowledge and experience of budgetary systems within the provincial environment,
•  Knowledge and experience of financial analysis,
• Knowledge and experience of policy development and implementation,
•  Successful completion of the Nyukela Public Service Senior Management Leadership Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government available as an online course on https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/ prior to finalisation of an appointment.

Key Performance Areas

Budget preparation: 

• Coordinate budget preparation process for the Provincial governments,
• Primarily monitor and assess provincial government budgets and ensure alignment with broad national priorities,
•  Lead and participate in annual budget provincial MTEC hearings. 

Budget implementation and Monitoring: 

• Oversee Provincial government in-year monitoring and reporting system,
• Monitor trends in municipal budgets and expenditure,
• Facilitate the publication of quarterly provincial Section 32 information, including conditional grants,
•  Plan and coordinate annual provincial visits and formulate reports, 
• Monitor and maintain database to monitor provincial government. 

Intergovernmental coordination: 

• Coordinate the collection of budgetary and financial data for the annual IGFR, MTBPS and Budget Review, Sectoral responsibilities for Education, Health, Social Development, Housing and Infrastructure, Roads Transport and Works,
•  Participate in technical meetings and play supporting role to concurrent functions in managing these forums.

 Financial Management and Budget Reform: 

• Promote effective financial management in the Provincial government, 
• Provide support, guidance and monitor implementation of the PFMA at Provincial government level,
•  Oversee provincial government budget reform and new budget formats, including SDBIP and annual reports.

 Intergovernmental Grants: 

• Monitor implementation of intergovernmental grant system,
• Contribute towards drafting of annual Division of Revenue Bill, 
• Determine, maintain and monitor the implementation of annual provincial government payment schedules in terms of the Division of Revenue Act.