Deputy Director: Public Finance at National Treasury

Qualification/s Requirements

• A Grade 12 certificate, A National Diploma (minimum of NQF level 6) or Bachelor’s degree (minimum of NQF level 7) in Economics, Accounting or Public Finance, 
• A minimum 4 years’ experience of which 2 years should be at an Assistant Director level or equivalent obtained in budgetary and financial management; 
• Knowledge and experience of the public sector budgetary and expenditure framework, 
• Knowledge of sector financial processes, budgeting and MTEF process, and
• Knowledge of regulatory directives like the PFMA and Treasury Regulations.

Key Performance Areas

Budget Analysis and Financial Planning: 

• Provide guidance to client departments in their preparation of annual budget submissions and related budget documentation; 
• Analyse the annual MTEF submissions of departments and devise corrective steps pertaining to budget documentation, which include the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement, Appropriation Bill, Budget Review and Estimates of National Expenditure; and 
• Contribute to the budget process nationally and evaluate the departments’ requests for roll-over funds and additional funds, budget programme structures, NRF drawings, shifting of funds and suspension of funds. 

Monitor Expenditure Plans against Service Delivery Targets:

• Monitor compliance and alignment to the prescribed PFMA and Treasury Regulations and guide stakeholders on its interpretation for the correct implementation and application, thereof; 
• Perform in-year analysis and advice on expenditure plans and trends to enhance the financial gains and effectiveness within departments; 
• Monitor the achievements of departments’ against service delivery plans and set targets; 
• Verify programme and project outputs for alignment based on the successes administered by departments; and 
• Follow-up on findings and concerns emanating from the Auditor-General’s reports and parliamentary working committees on department’s financial. affairs. 

Analyse Policy and Monitor Implementation: 

• Perform policy analysis and monitor the correct implementation in line with the prescribed legislative framework. contribute to policy enhancements by providing strategic solutions for applications within the sectors; and 
• Provide guidance and support on key policy determinations within the relevant sector. 

Benchmarking and Research: 

• Initiate benchmarking exercises with reputable government departments on the latest trends, globally. 
• Perform research with international institution on the latest interventions pertaining to policy development, financial planning, expenditure monitor, etc. 
• Engage stakeholders on the latest work processes and key developments pertaining to sectoral, national and state-owned entities/ agencies.