Deputy Director: Financial Performance at National Treasury

Qualification/s Requirements

• A Grade 12 is required, coupled with a National Diploma (equivalent to NQF level 6) in Accounting or Finance. A Bachelor’s degree (equivalent to NQF level 7) in any of the above disciplines is added advantage; 
• A minimum 4 years’ experience of which 2 years should be at an Assistant Director level or equivalent obtained in a financial institution;
• Exposure and knowledge in engaging with SOC’s; 
• Knowledge and experience of analysing financial reports, business and strategic plans; and
• Knowledge of the PFMA, Treasury Regulations and the SOC’s policy framework.

Key Performance Areas

Review and implement any legislative and other Treasury’s Reporting requirements in terms of the Public Finance Management Act and Treasury Regulations:

• Participate in key legislative and policy reforms related to these entities and contribute through formal written input and other stakeholder engagement;?
• Participate in key discussions related to Instruction Notes and updates and where possible, identify challenges with existing Instruction Notes and entity compliance by making submissions to the relevant authority such as the OAG/OCPO; and
• Stay abreast of any policy and treasury reporting requirements and be a key interface with entities to ensure compliance.

Financial Analysis and Reporting:

• Evaluate Strategic Plans/ Shareholders Agreements and establish performance agreements and indicators for SOC’s;
• Analyse SOC’s expenditure trends;
• Monitor financial management and performance in SOC’s as prescribed by the PFMA and Treasury Regulations;
• Review annual reports of SOC’s reporting to the Minister; and
• Monitor the performance of SOC’s in alignment with set objectives and programmes.

Budget Analysis, review of annual budget allocations:

• Review and assess Public Entities MTEF, AENE and ENE budget allocations;
• Draft chapters and provide inputs relevant to the ENE;
• Review, research, analysis of fiscal implications and engage through submissions on public entities in alignment with legislation, regulation, policy proposals, and service delivery trends; and
• Prepare submissions and engage the Chief Financial Officer on retention and roll-overs of surplus funds.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Engage SOC’s and liaise on the provision of information, inputs and recommendations;
• Provide advice to the Director-General and Minister on Cabinet Memoranda, Ministerial correspondence and policy issues, pertaining to SOC’s; and
• Contribute to NT publications, MTBPS, Budget Review, and ENE.