Deputy Director: Fiscal Research at National Treasury

Purpose of the Role

• To define the fiscal policy research agenda of the National Treasury on the short and long-term impacts of fiscal policy decisions with relevance to the developmental goals of South Africa; support the production of the budget documents.

Qualification/s Requirements

• A Grade 12 is required coupled with a minimum Bachelor’s degree (equivalent to NQF level 7) in Economics or Theoretical or Applied Mathematics or Mathematical Statistics or Computer Science;
• A minimum 4 years’ experience of which 2 years should be at an Assistant Director level or equivalent obtained in economic policy or economic research environment;
• Experience in policy development and communication is also valued;
• Knowledge of economics analysis and research; and
• Knowledge of mathematics and statistics will be an advantage.

Key Performance Areas
Fiscal Policy Research: 

• Undertake research in line with the requirements of the National Treasury on the international and domestic macro-economic environment, institutional frameworks and their impact on fiscal sustainability;
• Develop policy and implement policy decisions of fiscal nature; and
• Provide a platform for oversight and credibility of information. 

Medium Term Budget Policy Statement and Budget Review: 

• Develop a broader fiscal policy work plan for consideration and implementation;
• Provide an appropriate and consistent presentation of fiscal policy content across chapters;
• Support the production of the fiscal chapter, including associated tables and data development, for credibility; and
• Provide oversight on consistency of information throughout the publication.

Fiscal Analysis: 

• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders over the trajectory of elements related to fiscal sustainability;
• Provide forecast on the modelling and variables related to the long-term sustainability of the fiscus; and
• Fiscal policy implications and responses to quarterly macroeconomic forecasts. 

Benchmarking Research: 

• Undertake economic research, analysis and the relation to fiscal policy;
• Provide research into the levels of the various fiscal indicators and their implications for sustainability, growth, and development; and
• Engage stakeholders on broader economic issues, drawing particular attention to the role and impact of government.

Closing Date: 11 November 2025