Deputy Director: Provincial Budget Analysis x2 at National Treasury

Purpose of the Role

• To manage and advice on the monitoring of provincial budgets implementation in the development and maintenance of financial databases.

Qualification/s Requirements

• A Grade 12 is required coupled with a minimum National Diploma (equivalent to NQF level 6) or bachelor’s degree (equivalent to NQF level 7) in Economics or Public Finance or Accounting or Statistical Analysis;
• A minimum 4 years’ experience of which 2 years should be at an Assistant Director level or equivalent obtained in public finance and budget allocation systems; 
• Knowledge and experience of public financial management systems; and
• Knowledge and experience of the Public Finance framework pertaining to applicable laws and regulations on public sector budgeting methodologies.

Key Performance Areas
Budget Preparation and Support: 

• Evaluate Medium Term Expenditure Framework budget submissions emanated from provinces and assess the estimates of provincial revenue and expenditure (EPRE) documented and aligned on the database;
• Evaluate data from provinces for annual benchmark and interventions and provide updated data to provincial stakeholders; and
• Participate in discussions during the provincial MTEC hearings and produce a report.

Budget Implementation and Monitoring: 

• Compile aggregate reports on the status quo of provincial budgets and expenditure / revenue trends and advice on spending, and revenue patterns;
• Assist in drafting presentations for the Director-General, Minister of Finance, Technical Committee on Finance (TCF), Budget Council, National Council of Provinces (NCOP), President’s Coordinating Council (PCC) and Cabinet; and
• Provide inputs during budget visits and expenditure reviews and compile an extensive report on the outcomes.

Intergovernmental Co-ordination: 

• Manage and coordinate data submissions in alignment with the budget process schedule; and
• Prepare draft reports and presentations to Parliament, provincial legislatures and other stakeholders.

Financial Management and Budget Reform: 

• Contribute to publications on draft chapters for the Provincial Budget and Expenditure Review (PBER);
• Provide technical support and guidance in the drafting of annual provincial budget guidelines on budget reforms and budget formats;
• Maintain databases in alignment with provincial budget reforms and budget formats; and
• Coordinate annual provincial budgets and prepare consolidated reports on trends in sector budgets, expenditure and performance.

Closing Date: 10 November 2025