Director: Water, Energy and Telecoms at National Treasury

Purpose of the Role

• To exercise oversight over Schedule 2 and 3B national government State Owned Entities (SOEs) in the Water, energy and telecommunications sectors and participate in policymaking pertaining to restructuring of SOEs.

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 obtained in the water, energy and telecoms sectors; 
• Knowledge and experience of financial management, mergers and acquisitions, strategy and economic regulation; 
• Experience in financial policy analysis and strategic planning; 
• Knowledge of the Government’s Policy framework on the management and oversight of SOEs; 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 potential restructuring opportunities of SOEs in the sectors in to achieve government’s objectives. Review the restructuring and turn-around plans of SOEs in the sectors;
• Participate in the restructuring of SOEs in the energy telecommunications and water sectors with other departments; and
• Provide strategic inputs on the repositioning and restructuring initiatives of SOEs. 

SOEs Oversight: 

• Assess the impact of regulatory changes on SOEs in the sectors;
• Analyse sector policy and legislation for their correct application and implementation;
• Participate in the review and development of government legislation and regulations including but not limited to PFMA, MFMA and NT Regulations;
• Analyse industry trends and structures impacting on SOEs in the energy and telecommunications sectors; and
• Assess and align corporate plans of SOEs in the energy and telecommunications sectors with policy objectives and initiate oversight over Schedule 2 and 3B SOEs. 

PFMA and MFMA Oversight: 

• Review PFMA and MFMA applications from SOEs in the energy and telecommunications sectors; and
• Make recommendations based on requests in alignment with the related regulations.

Review Contingent Liabilities: 

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

Closing Date: 17 November 2025