Director: Transport, Defence and General Sector at National Treasury

Purpose of the Role

• To exercise oversight over Schedule 2 and 3B national government business enterprises (SOEs) in the transport, defence and general sectors and participating in the influence policy development and planning of the restructuring of State Owned Entities (SOE’s).

Qualification/s Requirements

• A Grade 12 is required coupled with a minimum Bachelor’s degree (equivalent to NQF level 7) in Finance or Economics;
• A minimum 5 years’ experience at a middle or senior managerial level in the sectors of transport, defence and general sectors;
• Knowledge and experience in financial management, mergers and acquisitions, strategy and/or economic regulation;
• Experience in financial policy analysis and strategic planning;
• Knowledge of the Government’s Policy framework; and
• Successful completion of the Nyukela Public Service Senior Management Leadership Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government available as an online course on https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/, prior to finalisation of an appointment.

Key Performance Areas
Restructuring of SOEs:

• Identify areas for output pertaining to restructuring of SOEs in the transport, defence and general sectors;
• Review the restructuring /turnaround plans of the SOEs in the transport, defence and general sectors;
• Participate in the restructuring of SOEs in the transport, defence and general sectors in conjunction with other stakeholders; and
• Provide strategic input on restructuring initiatives.

Oversight over SOEs:

• Participate in the review and development of government legislation and regulations including but not limited to PFMA, MFMA and NT Regulations;
• Assess the impact of sector regulations on SOEs in the transport, defence and general sectors;
• Analyse sector policy and legislation for conformity;
• Analyse industry structure and impact on SOEs in the transport, defence and general sectors and the reciprocal impact on the industry structure;
• Analyse industry trends and impact on SOEs in the transport, defence and general sectors; 
• Assess the alignment of corporate plans of SOE’s and compare to policy objectives; and
• Exercise oversight over Schedule 2 and 3B SOEs in the transport, defence and general sectors.

PFMA Oversight:

• Assess and respond to PFMA applications from SOEs in the transport, defence and general sectors.

Review of Contingent liabilities:

• Assess guarantee requests received from SOEs. Provide inputs to request and advise on whether guarantees should be granted.

Closing Date: 17 November 2025