The National Treasury is responsible for managing South Africa’s national government finances. Supporting efficient and sustainable public financial management is fundamental to the promotion of economic development, good governance, social progress and a rising standard of living for all South Africans. The Constitution of the Republic (Chapter 13) mandat...
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Chief Director: Urban Development & Infrastructure
A Grade 12 certificate, A Bachelor’s degree (equivalent to NQF level 7) in Economics,
A minimum 5 years’ experience at a senior managerial level obtained in strategic management, and management of policy processes and project management,
Knowledge and experience of policy development and implementation, Knowledge of the Public Service policy framework on intergovernmental fiscal relations
DUTIES :
Financial Planning and Budgeting: Liaise with departments and provincial treasuries on financial management and budgeting, policy development and implementation, Co-ordinate the annual budget process, sectoral expenditure review processes and intergovernmental technical committees, Maintain sound relationships with key stakeholders in the sectors and pursue a process of modernisation and reform, Communicate latest trends and processes for implementation in annual budget process, Analyse departmental budgets and policy proposals for departments in the sectors.
Budget Analysis and Monitoring: Provide strategic direction in government financing of the sectors, including financing mechanisms and levels of funding, Co-ordinate the analysis of budget submissions and budgetary contributions to budget documentation (Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement, Budget Review, Estimates of National Expenditure and Intergovernmental Fiscal Review), Participate in fiscal and budget processes at national and provincial level, prioritise budget co-ordination, overall fiscal framework, division of revenue, and national and provincial main and adjustment estimates, Initiate budget reform in the sectors, the further development of three-year budgets (MTEF) cycle, service delivery indicators and the integration of strategic planning.
Financial Management, Expenditure and Service Delivery: Liaise and monitoring the development and reporting of systems and databases, Monitor the correct implementation of the Public Finance Management Act, Advise and monitoring the implementation and interpretation of the treasury regulations, Oversight over a few public entities.
Policy analysis and implementation: Analyse and influence policy and advice to the Ministry of Finance, National Treasury and other stakeholders, Process/ Design for participation in sectoral policy processes, institutional reform & implementation, support for strengthening coherence of policy processes, policy analysis and costing, Contribute to budget documentation.