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  • Posted: Nov 5, 2025
    Deadline: Nov 17, 2025
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  • The National Treasury is responsible for managing South Africa’s national government finances. Supporting efficient and sustainable public financial management is fundamental to the promotion of economic development, good governance, social progress and a rising standard of living for all South Africans. The Constitution of the Republic (Chapter 13) mandat...
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    Senior Economist: Tertiary Sector

    Purpose of the Role

    • To monitor, evaluate and provide advice on economic developments across sectors of the economy.

    Qualification/s Requirements

    • A Grade 12 is required coupled with a minimum National Diploma (NQF 6) in Economics / Econometrics, B. Degree (NQF 7) will be an added advantage;
    • An NQF level 7 to 10 will be an added advantage;
    • A minimum 4 years’ experience of which 2 years’ should be on an Assistant Director level or equivalent obtained obtained in an economic policy analysis environment;
    • Knowledge and experience of applied microeconomics;
    • Knowledge and experience of the latest trends on research tools; and
    • Knowledge and experience in the dissemination and interpretation of economic policy outcomes.

    Key Performance Areas
    Analysis of Research Findings: 

    • Compile impact reports on sector developments on the broader the economy;
    • Research and analyse factors that drive growth for enhancement and engagement with stakeholders;
    • Initiate research and provide an in-depth analysis on the socio-economic impact of policy proposals for consultation prior to implementation, thereof;
    • Compile draft speaking notes and speeches based on research conducted in developments on current affairs;
    • Develop databases of micro-economic and macro- economic indicators to assist in the estimation and projection of future costs and benefits within the sector.

    Provision of Policy Advice and Guidance:

    • Provide inputs to draft briefing notes and memos on real economy and industrial policy issues for consideration by DG and Minister of Finance;
    • Provide inputs into policy discussions and documents for consultation with stakeholders; and
    • Provide inputs on real economy policy matters developed in conjunction with other stakeholders, and represent National Treasury on stakeholder fora,
    • Analysis, Benchmarking and Research: 
    • Perform research and provide assistance with factors influencing growth in the tertiary environment;
    • Analyse research results on economic developments and initiating benchmarking exercises in line with international institutional best practices and trends;
    • Perform market analysis on the feasibility of the provision of services pertaining to transport, finance and other subsectors; and
    • Engage stakeholders which influence the economy.

    Project Management Support: 

    • Provide inputs to project plans and coordinate projects on the financial feasibility impact of sectors; and
    • Develop measures on the safekeeping of information pertaining to expenditure commitments and monitoring trends within the tertiary sectors.

    Closing Date: 10 November 2025  

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    Director: Municipal Finance Recovery Services

    Purpose of the Role

    • To manage all processes related to the preparation of financial recovery plans as determined by Chapter 13 of the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA).

    Qualification/s Requirements

    • A Grade 12 is required coupled with a minimum B. Degree (NQF 7) in Public Finance/ Public Administration/ Economics/ Accounting/ Business Economics;
    • A minimum 5 years’ experience at a middle management level obtained in the development and reviewing of a financial recovery framework;
    • Knowledge and experience in the implementation of a financial recovery framework;
    • Undertaking of institutional and organisational and service delivery arrangements in municipalities;
    • Knowledge and experience of the intergovernmental and fiscal framework;
    • Knowledge and experience in the coordinating of financial disputes;
    • Knowledge and experience in developing resolutions for financial challenges within municipalities; 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
    Implementation of the intervention and recovery framework in terms of Chapter 13 of the MFMA: 

    • Provide guidance to National Treasury and the Provincial Treasuries on the implementation of discretionary and mandatory interventions according to the criteria in Chapter 13 of the MFMA;
    • Ensure that the preparation of financial recovery plans is consistent with the processes, procedures and timeframes outlined in the MFMA and any subsequent resolutions;
    • Assess and respond to requests for discretionary and mandatory financial recovery plans received from Provinces; and
    • Monitor the implementation of all mandatory recovery plans and progress in national interventions.

    Appointment of service providers: 

    • Prepare Request for Quotations (RFQ) for FRPs and develop functional criteria to appoint service providers on the MFRS panel;
    • Adjudicate proposals and bids received from Service Providers according to Supply Chain Management practices; 
    • Assist in the appointment, monitoring and management of National Cabinet Representatives and support teams for national interventions; and
    • Undertake quality control and value for money assessments in the preparation of financial recovery plans by service providers. 

    S139 advocacy and awareness: 

    • Participate in the ongoing awareness and advocacy of S139 interventions;
    • Strengthen the roll-out and implementation of the NT’s strategic approach to interventions; and
    • Capacitate Provincial Treasuries in the development of financial recovery plans and monitoring the implementation thereof. 

    S139 Knowledge Management: 

    • Assist in the development of a S139 interventions toolkit;
    • Identify and develop best practices for FRP implementation to be shared across the LG sector; and
    • Develop and maintain an FRP reporting database.

    Stakeholder Engagement: 

    • Respond to clients’ concerns and initiate the correct interventions through the determinations of the financial recovery framework; 
    • Consult stakeholders through the MFRS framework and tools in the enhancement and effectiveness of municipal performance; and
    • Provide support and advice on financial management and recovery plans in local government.

    Closing Date: 17 November 2025  

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    Assistant Director: Debt Issuance and Management

    Purpose of the Role

    • To assist with the financing of the governments’ borrowing requirements through the issuance of government securities in the domestic and international capital markets.

    Qualification/s Requirements

    •  A Grade 12 is required coupled with a minimum National Diploma (NQF 6)/ B. Degree (NQF 7) in Economics/ Finance/ Statistics/ Investment Management/ Mathematical Sciences;
    • A minimum 3 years’ experience obtained in financial markets, fixed income trading and research;
    • Exposure to the money, banking, and capital markets;
    • Knowledge and experience in quantitative research methodologies;
    • Knowledge and experience in market analysis information for utilisation in the broader business;
    • Knowledge and experience in dealing with various foreign interest rate markets and currencies; and 
    • Experience in qualitative and quantitative analysis of domestic and foreign capital markets.

    Key Performance Areas
    Finance Borrowing in Domestic and International Capital Markets:

    • Assist and provide inputs to formulate funding strategy, budget review and medium term budget;
    • Assist with the quantitative and qualitative analysis and support the debt management issuances of government securities in the domestic and international capital markets;
    • Familiarise and stay abreast with the funding requirements in the support and liaison with relevant stakeholders;
    • Perform market, quantitative and yields analysis for bond auction announcements and recommend bonds to be issued;
    • Provide support during the weekly bond auctions, follow up, report on problems arising from the auctions; and provide inputs into the compilation of auction reports. 

    Stakeholder Engagement: 

    • Provide inputs on the development and implementation tools to maintain and broaden the investor base;
    • Assist with the implementation of an investor website to improve stakeholder engagement;
    • Provide assist on domestic and foreign investors’ interaction through provision of support during roadshows; and 
    • Assist with the establishment of relationship with banks, domestic and foreign investors and provide an administrative support based on the engagement with lawyers on certain conditional requirements.

    Disclose listing in Domestic and Offshore Bond Issuance: 

    • Assist with the annual filing process of the 18K form with foreign stakeholders like the U.S. Security Exchange Commission and Japan;
    • Support the disclosure and listing requirements associated with domestic and offshore bond issuance; and 
    • Engage stakeholders on general information in the sourcing and exchange of processing. 
    • Benchmarking and Research on Markets Volatility: 
    • Assist with research initiatives on capital markets pertaining to market volatility in the prudent management of debt; 
    • Assist with research on local and international markets and stay abreast of developments, which may have an impact on debt management issues; and 
    • Assist with the analysis of briefing notes and speeches. 

    Closing Date: 17 November 2025  

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    Senior State Accountant: Asset Management

    Purpose of the Role

    • To properly maintain the finance lease register for efficient, effective and economical management of voice and data related contracts or transactions. Maintain a pool register for assets transferred to the department upon expiry of the initial finance lease period, make recommendations to dispose redundant pool equipment, verify and account for all pool equipment. To communicate with clients for timely upgrading of contracts.

    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 Financial Accounting or Supply Management or Business Administration;
    • A minimum 2 years’ experience obtained in the financial management accounting environment; and
    • Knowledge and experience of the broader Financial Management and Accounting and Asset Management frameworks.

    Key Performance Areas
    Maintain the Finance Lease and Pool Register and Voice and Data Line Transactions: 

    • Maintain an updated finance lease and pool register supported by authorised order documentation detailing the relevant contract terms;
    • Keep record of start and end date of contracts, rates, cost centre, and applicable asset details. Issue new pool equipment to relevant users in support of authorised documentation;
    • Maintain records of expired contracts and purchases 100% financed contracts;
    • Recover redundant pool equipment from business and align with movements on finance lease and pool registers;
    • Comply with relevant application statutes, regulations and departmental prescripts pertaining to finance leases; and
    • Reconcile the finance lease and pool register. 

    Disposal of Redundant or Obsolete Assets: 

    • Identify redundant or obsolete assets on and recommend for disposal in accordance with the Departments disposal policy; and
    • Update the pool register with approved disposals and record the reasons for disposal in alignment with relevant prescribes;

    Electronic Confirm Existence of Pool Assets (cellular phones and 3G cards): 

    • Update the pool register with the electronic verification outcome and report findings to relevant authority; and
    • Execute verification of activities in accordance with the approved projects deliverables.

    Departmental Policies, Procedures and Prescripts:

    •  Assist and provide input with the development and maintenance of asset management policies, procedures and prescripts of the Department.; and
    • Assist with the development and maintenance of asset acquisition, maintenance, and disposal plans.

    Closing Date: 17 November 2025  

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    Director: Tax Legislative Drafting

    Purpose of the Role

    • To draft and scrutinise all tax and other revenue legislation and support its legislative processes, including stakeholder engagement, to comment on draft legislation impacting on all tax and other legislation and to advice on the interpretation of tax and other revenue legislation.

    Qualification/s Requirements

    • A Grade 12 is required coupled with a minimum Bachelor’s degree (equivalent to NQF level 7) in Law or LLB;
    • A postgraduate/ LLM qualification in Tax Law will be an added advantage;
    • A minimum 5 years’ experience at a middle or senior managerial level obtained in the legislative drafting; 
    • Knowledge and experience in constitutional law and drafting of legal documents and/or legislation;
    • Experience in the Executive’s and Parliament’s processes for considering draft legislation; 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
    Drafting and Scrutiny of Tax and other Revenue Legislation:

    • Develop key design measures for the drafting of new and amendment tax and other revenue legislation and draft the legislation; 
    • Scrutinise draft revenue legislation prepared by another institution (e.g. SARS); 
    • Following the stakeholder consultation, draft resultant amendments to draft revenue legislation; 
    • Oversee the editing and document control of legislative documents for sound and clear revenue legislation; and
    • Facilitate the translation of draft tax and other revenue Bills into another official language.

    Revenue Legislative Process Engagement:

    • Participate in the stakeholder consultation engagements; 
    • Coordinate drafting inputs from key stakeholders, e.g. SARS and tax practitioners;  
    • Facilitate scrutiny of draft revenue legislation by the Office of the Chief State Law Adviser (Department of Justice & Constitutional Development) and liaise with Parliamentary Legal Advisers; 
    • Oversee engagement schedule on drafting co-ordination within the National Treasury, Executive and Parliament;  
    • Support the Parliamentary process on tax and other revenue Bills; and 
    • Facilitate the translation of draft Bills into other official language/s.

    Drafting and Scrutiny of Legal Instruments issued under Tax and other Revenue Legislation, and Comment on draft Legislation having implications for Revenue Legislation:

    • Draft regulations, notices and other legal instruments to be issued by the National Treasury or the Minister of Finance; 
    • Scrutinise regulations, notices and other legal instruments to be issued by the National Treasury or the Minister of Finance prepared by other institutions (e.g. SARS);
    • Align the editing and document control of legislative documents for the legal instrument to be issued by the National Treasury or the Minister of Finance; and 
    • Co-ordinate and provide inputs on draft legislation, having implications for tax and other revenue legislation, initiated by other national departments submitted to the National Treasury for input.

    Interpretation of Tax and other Revenue Legislation:

    • Provide advice on the interpretation of tax and other revenue legislation to internal and external stakeholders;  
    • Liaise with other units in National Treasury or another institution that should be consulted on interpretation; and  
    • Facilitate opinions on interpretation of tax and other revenue legislation from Office of the Chief State Law Advisers or private legal practitioners.

    Closing Date: 17 November 2025  

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    Snr Economist: Monetary Policy & Financial Markets

    Purpose of the Role

    • To Monitor and evaluate economic developments in the South African economy. To analyse and advise on the economic impacts of various related policy proposals made by other government departments and/or stakeholders, plan and execute research projects, and engage external stakeholders on relevant economic developments to inform sound policy advice and as inputs into the economic framework for the MTBPS and the Budget.

    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 Econometrics or Finance or Statistics or Business Science or Data Science or Accounting or Mathematics;
    • An NQF level 7 to 10 will be an added advantage;
    • A minimum 4 years’ experience of which 2 years should be at an Assistant Director level or equivalent obtained in in research, policy and economic analysis;
    • Knowledge of and experience of trends and principles of macroeconomic policy,• Knowledge and experience of the latest trends in research and sources of information;
    • Knowledge and experience in the dissemination and interpretation of economic policy outcomes; and
    • Knowledge and understanding of principles of research methodology.

    Key Performance Areas
    Economic research and policy analysis, and assessments of government policy proposals: 

    • Establish and monitor a policy framework that supports greater employment, equality and poverty alleviation; and
    • Compile research outputs approved by the DDG, including, but not limited to, research papers, research notes, technical analysis, reviews and assessments of external proposals. 

    Commentary on economic data releases: 

    • Compile and distribute regular reports and presentations in the relevant subject area,;
    • Update an extensive database to inform research and respond to requests from other divisions in National Treasury and other departments;
    • Provide data in user-friendly format to users in National Treasury upon request;
    • Develop and maintain a database of information relevant to the research subject area. 

    Support and build strong stakeholder relations, internally and externally, to advance the development of economic policy and the objectives of the National Treasury: 

    • Provide inputs to stakeholders to advance the development of economic policy and the objectives of the National Treasury;
    • Contribute to qualitative comment and assessment of research on relevant SA economic issues conducted outside of the National Treasury; and
    • Provide support to the Ministry, DG's office in respect of speeches, presentations and briefing notes. 

    Chapter 2 of Budget and MTBPS inputs and assumptions: 

    • Compile inputs for the Economic Chapter of the Budget Review and Medium-term Budget Policy Statement for annual publication; and
    • Compile inputs to the Assumptions process and forecast inputs.

    Closing Date: 10 November 2025  

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    Senior Economist: Tax Revenue

    Purpose of the Role

    • To Assist in the provision of tax revenue analysis and tax revenue forecasting.

    Qualification/s Requirements

    • A Grade 12 is required coupled with a minimum bachelor’s degree (equivalent to NQF level 7) in Economics or Econometrics or Statistics;
    • A minimum of 4 years’ experience of which 2 years should be on an Assistant Director level or equivalent obtained in research, tax policy analysis and formulation;
    • Knowledge and experience of the broader policy framework on tax revenue and related processes; and 
    • Exposure to statistical and econometric modelling techniques.

    Key Performance Areas
    Prepare tax revenue estimates for the annual Budget Review and Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS): 

    • Estimates of tax revenue by tax instrument for the annual Budget Review – the focus being of the main tax instruments, i.e. personal income tax (PIT), value-added tax (VAT), corporate income tax (CIT), fuel taxes, excise duties and customs duties. ?Revised tax revenue estimates at the time of the MTBPS;
    • Revisions to tax revenue estimates between the annual Budget Review and MTBPS for inputs into formulating a revised fiscal framework;
    • Preparation of basic statistical tables and graphs of tax revenues for the annual Budget Review and MTBPS; and
    • Prepare analytical inputs (e.g. notes, presentations) to communicate revenue trends and outlook as inputs into various fiscal strategy forums.

    Monitor monthly tax revenues and revise tax revenue estimates:

    • Monitor monthly tax revenues to track deviations from estimates and provide plausible explanations for deviations by tax instrument.

    Develop statistical and econometric techniques to improve on the quality and accuracy of tax revenue estimates:

    • Develop statistical and econometric models to forecast tax revenues in both macro data and micro data concepts; and 
    • Make use of basic regression techniques and where appropriate more advanced econometric and statistical modelling.
    • Convene the Revenue Analysis Working Committee (RAWC): 
    • Arrange the logistics of the RAWC meetings;
    • Prepare the tax revenue estimates on behalf of the Tax Revenue and Policy Costings chief directorate for these meetings. 
    • Be able to defend these estimates at these meetings. Keep minutes of these meetings; and
    • Prepare the inputs of the Tax Revenue and Policy Costings chief director for deliberations by the RAWC meetings and keep minutes of the outcome of such deliberations.

    Closing Date: 17 November 2025  

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    Director: Water, Energy and Telecoms

    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  

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    Director: Public Procurement Norms and Standards

    Purpose of the Role

    • To research, design, and support the development and implementation of the procurement regulatory framework, norms and standards at provincial and local spheres of government.

    Qualification/s Requirements

    • A Grade 12 is required coupled with a minimum bachelor’s degree (equivalent to NQF level 7) in Supply Chain Management or Bachelor or Commerce in Law, Bachelor of Commerce in Economics or Business Economics or Bachelor of Technology in Logistics;
    • A minimum 5 years’ experience at a middle or senior managerial level obtained in the supply chain environment.
    • Knowledge and experience of the public sector SCM legislative and regulatory 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
    SCM Policy Development and Implementation: 

    • Manage the research, development, and support implementation of the procurement regulatory framework, norms and standards at provincial and local spheres of government;
    • Manage the research, development, and support implementation of the procurement regulatory framework, norms and standards including, but not limited to: Constitution of the Republic of South Africa; Public Procurement Act; Public Finance Management Act; Municipal Finance Management Act; Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act; Any applicable regulatory framework; and 
    • Develop the norms and standards, instructions and guidelines for implementation of the procurement regulatory framework for provincial and municipal spheres of government, including, but not limited to: Demand Management; Procurement Planning; Acquisition Management; Strategic Sourcing; Contract Management; Logistics Management; Disposal Management; Performance Management Reporting. 

    Procurement regulatory framework: 

    • Manage the research, design and development of a procurement framework for public entities, departments, government components applicable at provincial and local government that leads to improved government / stakeholder interface and ease of doing business with government, government policy, and strategic partners;
    • Manage the research, development, and support implementation of government procurement policy, norms and standards that aligns with and is responsive to broad government policy objectives including but not limited to: Public Procurement Act Regulations; Treasury Regulations; Procurement norms and standards; Procurement risk management; Procurement policy performance indicators; Code of conduct for all persons involved in procurement at all spheres of government including suppliers; and
    • Manage the research, development, and support implementation of government preferential procurement policies applicable at provincial and local spheres of government including but not limited to: Preferential procurement strategy and performance indicators for; Industrial Procurement Policies Transformation and black economic empowerment; Preferential procurement performance monitoring; Preferential procurement system. 

    Procurement norms and standards: 

    • Manage the research, development and implementation of supplier management framework as follows: Develop a code of conduct for all persons involved in procurement; Develop instructions and guidelines for implementation of the regulatory framework; Guide and provide technical support to procuring institutions on the interpretation and application of the regulatory framework; Guide procuring institutions on supplier restriction/ debarment procedures; and
    • Research, develop and implement uniform bid documents including Procurement Specifications; Procurement Templates; Standard Operating Procedures. 

    Procurement Continuous Improvement: 

    • Perform research on best practices regarding procurement policy, norms and standards; and 
    • Identify and recommend new and alternative solutions for procurement policy, norms and standards. 

    Procurement Knowledge and Information Management: 

    • Manage procurement policy, norms, and standards information; and 
    • Manage and advise the content of procurement policies by other government institutions.

    Closing Date: 17 November 2025  

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    Director: Policy Costings

    Purpose of the Role

    • To provide analysis enabling the calculation of the revenue implications of tax proposals.

    Qualification/s Requirements

    • A Grade 12 is required coupled with a minimum bachelor’s degree (equivalent to NQF level 7) in Economics/ Statistics/ Mathematics;
    • A minimum of 5 years’ experience at a middle or senior managerial level obtained in research and tax policy analysis and formulation;
    • Knowledge and experience of the broader policy framework on tax revenue and related processes; 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
    Develop microsimulation models for corporate income tax (CIT), personal income tax (PIT) and value-added tax (VAT):

    • Develop excel-based microsimulation models to simulate policy options for PIT, CIT, and VAT;
    • Perform regular updating of the microsimulation models; and
    • Use microsimulation models to estimate the revenue and distributional impacts of proposed policy interventions. 

    Annual tax incentive reviews:

    • Assist policy directorates with data and methodological requirements to perform tax incentive reviews.

    Preparation, publication and development of tax expenditure statement and annual tax review (Tax Statistics publication):

    • Assist with compiling the annual tax review and ensure accuracy and integrity of data;
    • Coordinate inputs from the National Treasury Tax Policy unit into the publication;
    • Provide inputs to the South African Revenue Service (SARS) with the compiling of tables and graphs on tax revenue statistical data;
    • Conduct research on international tax expenditure reporting and methodological best practices to enhance South Africa’s current reporting;
    • Determine data requirements on tax expenditures in conjunction with SARS; and
    • Publish statistical tables and graphs for the tax expenditure statement in the annual Budget Review.

    Assist directorates with modelling the economic impact and revenue implications of different tax policy proposals:

    • Provide analysis to estimate the revenue implications of specific tax proposals; and
    • Justify and motivate the quantification of economic commonness of various taxes.

    Closing Date: 17 November 2025  

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    Snr Economist:Value-Added Tax,Excise&Sub-NTL Taxes

    Purpose of the Role

    • To develop tax policy pertaining to Value Added Tax, Excise Taxes, Fiscal Decentralisation and other consumption taxes to support fiscal reform in South Africa; and to assist in the maintenance of a coherent indirect tax policy framework.

    Qualification/s Requirements

    • A Grade 12 is required coupled with a minimum Bachelor’s degree (equivalent to NQF level 7) in Economics or Taxation;
    • A minimum of 4 years’ experience of which 2 years should be on an Assistant Director level or equivalent obtained in research and policy analysis (formulation); and
    • Knowledge and experience of the broader tax policy framework.

    Key Performance Areas
    Value Added Tax:

    • Review and analyse VAT policy with regard to Distributional impact, Inflationary impact, and Revenue impact;
    • Review the implications of proposed amendments to the VAT Act and liaise with SARS;
    • Engage in stakeholder consultation and client liaison with written replies and comments; and
    • Engage legal drafters to incorporate policy proposals and amendments into VAT law as intended including submissions.

    Excise Taxation:

    • Provide Excise Tax policy advice with regard to Distributional impact, Inflationary impact, and Revenue impact, especially relating to Alcohol, Tobacco taxes, Health Promotion Levy and any other related excise tax;
    • Initiate research and review Excise Tax policy considerations;
    • Engage in stakeholder consultation and client liaison with written replies and comments;
    • Analyse the implications of proposed amendments to the Customs and Excise Act and liaise with SARS; and
    • Engage legal drafters regarding policy proposals and amendments pertaining to Customs and Excise. 

    Fiscal Decentralization:

    • Investigate appropriate tax instruments and revenue-sharing arrangements for sub-national spheres of government;
    • Review tax proposals by provinces and local governments and provide advice in respect of: Provincial taxes (including fuel taxes); Municipal taxes (including property rates and user fee surcharges); Regional Services Councils levies replacement (including local business tax, tax sharing and grant replacement options);
    • Engage Intergovernmental Relations business unit (IGR) and provide tax policy advice; and
    • Liaise with legal drafters on policy proposals and amendments for incorporation into law. 

    Gambling Taxes and other indirect taxes:

    • Research and prepare, develop, design and review other indirect taxes for consideration and inclusion;
    • Provide policy advice with pertaining to gambling taxes and other indirect taxes;
    • Develop databases on tax policy formulation, analysis of macro-economic impacts, research, review and tax policy consideration; and
    • Analyse implications of proposed amendments to the legal framework and liaise with SARS, and other stakeholders.

    Money Bills:

    • Evaluate the funding arrangements of extra-budgetary agencies by way of earmarked levies and / or user charges.

    Closing Date: 17 November 2025  

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    Director: Transport, Defence and General Sector

    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  

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    Assistant Director: LG Fiscal Framework

    Purpose of the Role

    • To assist with the policy formulation and planning of provincial budgets, through collating and manage of databases for the responsible provincial sphere of government.

    Qualification/s Requirements

    • A Grade 12 is required, coupled with a minimum National Diploma (equivalent to NQF level 6) in Economics or Public Finance Management or Public Management, A degree (equivalent to NQF level 7) will be an added advantage; 
    • A minimum 3 years’ experience obtained in Public Financial Management system in South Africa;
    • Knowledge of applicable public finance legislative and regulatory framework; and
    • Knowledge of basic public sector budgeting principles.

    Key Performance Areas
    Management of the database for the equitable share formula: 

    • Collecting information to update components of the equitable share formula;
    • Maintain the database for the provincial equitable share formula; and
    • Assist with the preparation of tables, spreadsheets and presentation format of the database. 

    Provincial Fiscal Framework: 

    • Assist in the undertaking of technical analyses necessary to inform decisions relating to provincial equitable shares;
    • Provide assistance in maintaining conditional grants allocated to provincial stakeholders; and 
    • Assist in the development and drafting of analytical reports impacting on the provincial fiscal framework. 

    Updating the components of the Equitable share formula: 

    • Regularly update all the components of the formula in line with the latest changes; 
    • Assist with refinement of the fiscal framework equitable share model;
    • Compile different scenarios for the fiscal framework equitable share; and 
    • Develop and provide analytical reports in supporting of the results of the model. 

    Database design: 

    • Provide concepts in the preparation of tables, spreadsheets and presentation format of the fiscal framework equitable share formula database. 

    Intergovernmental Co-ordination and Publications: 

    • Assist with the compilation of information required for the annual IGFR; and
    • Provide inputs of data for reports to TCF and Budget Council Meetings.

    Closing Date: 10 November 2025  

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    Deputy Director: Provincial Budget Analysis x2

    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  

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    Transversal Contracting Supporting Officer X2

    Purpose of the Role

    • To prepare, capture and numbering of all tender documents for publication on the system and handle all documents with utmost discretion.

    Qualification/s Requirements

    • A Grade 12 is required, Post school qualification in Supply Chain Management/ Logistics/ Business Management/ Financial Management would be an added advantage;
    • A minimum 2 years' experience obtained in a Supply Chain Management or Financial Management environment; and 
    • Knowledge of PFMA, Treasury Regulations, SCM Policies and prescripts.

    Key Performance Areas
    Tender Support:

    • Ensure that all tender documents are numbered;
    • Manage tender closing process of the National Treasury in accordance to strict time frame;
    • Retrieve electronic bids from E-Tender Porta; 
    • Preparing the address list for the tender documents;
    • Ensure the timeous advertising of bids received on E-Tender; 
    • Assist with arranging and attending of the Bid Specification Committee and Bid Evaluation Committee meeting; 
    • Advice public and prospective bidders on the tender related queries; and 
    • Attend to the tender box on closing date of the tender, were necessary. 

    Administration:

    • Receive, record and distribute all incoming and outgoing documents;
    • Arrange meetings and make sure that deadline for documents submission is met;
    • Assist with enquiry management of the office;
    • Handle confidential documents/issues with outmost discretion ; 
    • Revert to clients regarding general bid and contract queries; and
    • File and manage the paperwork of the unit.

    Closing Date: 10 November 2025  

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    Records Clerk: Information & Management X2

    Purpose of the Role

    • To update and maintain the records management systems of all records and file movements and handle information with the utmost discretion.

    Qualification/s Requirements

    • A Grade 12 is required coupled with a certification in Office Administration;
    • A minimum 1 years’ experience obtained in an office administration or related environment; 
    • Knowledge and experience in the utilisation of MS Office; Ability and willingness to perform physical duties.
    • Key Performance Areas

    Provide Registry Services to sub-registries: • 

    • Open new files and volumes as required;
    • Retrieve files and book them out to clients;
    • Receive booked out files, book files in (update the records database) and return to the records stores ; and
    • Conduct clean up in the operational areas to ensure all files are returned to the registry.

    Provide Bulk Scanning and Indexing Services to all divisions:

    • Update the file scanning register;
    • Prepare files before and after Scanning;
    • Conduct scanning of files;
    • Convert the files into text searchable portable document format;
    • Upload files into the Electronic Document Management System; 
    • Index files according to the prescribed minimum metadata requirements.

    Disposal of files:

    • Liaise with the Records Manager to determine files due for disposal;
    • Draw out a list of files due for disposal; and
    • Upon approval, move the files to the disposal area;

    Control access to Records Stores:

    • Ensure storeroom keys are kept safe; 
    • Oversee the cleaning of all records storage areas; Supervise pest control services; and 
    • Control access to the records stores.

    Closing Date: 10 November 2025  

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    Deputy Director: Data Integrity and Standards

    Purpose of the Role

    • To ensure that the quality and integrity of all government statistics produced by the National Treasury is improved by providing an appropriate data policy environment by researching, customising and implementing applicable statistical classification standards and monitoring the implementation of such policy reforms by managing the extraction and interrogation of financial data records in terms of compliance with applicable statistical classification standards.

    Qualification/s Requirements

    • A Grade 12 is required coupled with a minimum National Diploma (NQF 6)/ B. Degree (NQF 7) in Economics/ Statistics/ Finance;
    • A minimum 4 years’ experience of which 2 years should be on an Assistant Director level or equivalent obtained in statistical data compilation and manipulation;
    • Knowledge and experience of the budgeting process in government;
    • Exposure to statistical and financial accounting standards relevant to public sector, both local and international accounting standards applicable; and
    • Understanding of the structure and legislative mandates of the organs of government.

    Key Performance Areas
    Data Integrity Improvement:

    • Develop appropriate techniques for completing data verification and validation activities;
    • Initiate improved data inspection techniques;
    • Compile periodic reports, for internal Treasury consumption, related to the relative accuracy and continued data relevance;
    • Align data publications and develop governance structures and procedures to accurately manage data processes prior to publication; and
    • Provide oversight on the accuracy of publications produced by other statistical agencies, i.e. Stats SA, SARB, by implementing recon procedures and processes, so ensuring SDDS compliance.

    Implementation of Data Standards:

    •  Monitor and improve the implementation of the Economic Reporting Format designed and implemented by the National Treasury;
    • Comply with statistical data to accounting policy, via compliance to GRAP standards and standards set by the Accounting Standards Board;
    • Align standards as prescribed by the IMF’s Special Data Dissemination Standard (SDDS) in compliance to international reporting standards; and
    • Prepare data inputs for inclusion in the National Accounts statistics, published by the SARB and StatsSA , in line with the requirements of the System of National Accounts (SNA93) and Eurostat.

    Development and Enhancement of South African Data Standards: 

    • Drive the standards development process to ensure compliance with relevant statistical standards; and
    • Implement appropriate standards that will ensure the publication of appropriately classified data in terms of the UN functional classification,
    • Management of SCOA Technical Committee and corresponding maintenance process: 
    • Assume accountability for efficiency and strategic direction of the SCOA Technical Committee;
    • Retain accountability for working and delivery of the SCOA Technical Committee;
    • Perform the function of chairperson for the SCOA Technical Committee;
    • Ensure timely resolution of queries submitted to the Technical Committee; and
    • Initiate publication of Classification Circulars and chart of accounts and provide advice on classification.

    Stakeholders Engagement: 

    • Engage on processes associated with the issuing of data standards, including liaison with training teams; communication forums, website administrators, etc,
    • Engage on the internal processes related to impact of change related to new or amended statistical standards; and including the GFS, SNA, COFOG, ISIC, GRAP and others in terms of the impacts to the data structure.

    Closing Date: 10 November 2025  

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    Economist: Forecasting

    Purpose of the Role

    • To assist with the provision of quarterly forecasts of the South African economy over the MTEF period and maintain the National Treasury Quarterly Model (QMOD) for sound policy analysis and advice to stakeholders.

    Qualification/s Requirements

    • A Grade 12 is required, coupled with a minimum National Diploma (equivalent to NQF 6) or Bachelor’s degree (equivalent to NQF 7) in Economics or Mathematics or Statistics or Econometrics,
    • A minimum 3 years’ experience obtained within an economic modelling environment.

    Key Performance Areas
    Quarterly Forecasts over the MTEF: 

    • Assist with the compilation of a pre-determined forecast model based on the performance of the South African economy,
    • Draft forecasting explanatory memoranda to debrief stakeholders on the main aspects of the economic projection,
    • Assist in providing different simulations on forecasts on economic growth and tax related models based on the revenue expectations for a specific financial year.

    Maintain Economic Models: 

    • Assist with the updating of economic models,
    • Assist with the development of new models in alignment with policy and related needs,
    • Consult stakeholders on new initiatives on the maintenance of models.

     Policy Analysis and Development: 

    • Provide theoretically sound and well researched reports and memos that link model outcomes to specific policy questions,
    • Develop presentations and engage stakeholders,
    • Inform internal and external stakeholders on new developments in impacting on the economic modelling world and illustrate their usage.

    Stakeholder Engagement and Research: 

    • Engage clients on new developments pertaining to projection tools impact the SA economy,
    • Initiate research and engage with international recognised institutions on latest trends pertaining to model development.

    Closing Date: 10 November 2025  

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    Assistant Director: Investment Analysis

    Purpose of the Role

    • To assist the National Treasury in the monitoring and evaluation of financial performances of SOCs and commend on appropriate responses for implementation.

    Qualification/s Requirements

    • A Grade 12 is required, coupled with a minimum National Diploma (equivalent to NQF 6) or Bachelor’s degree (equivalent to NQF 7) in Finance or Accounting or Financial Economics,
    • A minimum 3 years’ experience obtained a corporate, financial investment or banking environment,
    • Knowledge of enabling recommendations on the benefits and risks of financial transactions,
    • Knowledge and experience of analysing financial statements.

    Key Performance Areas
    Promote allocation and utilisation of financial resources: 

    • Analyse SOCs/WBs Corporate plans and Annual Reports,
    • Prepare a dashboard summary of corporate plan and annual report findings,
    • Provide recommendations on the financial analysis and findings,
    • Analyse tariff submission by Water boards (WBs) and prepare letters on tariff determinations.

     Monitor Infrastructure spending of SOCs: 

    • Collect and disseminate infrastructure figures from SOCs/WBs, Analyse infrastructure spending trends of SOCs/WBs and compile a report on findings and recommendations for implementation,
    • Engage external stakeholders regarding their infrastructure plans and prepare presentations on spending trends.

      SOC reforms: 

    • Assist with valuation analysis of SOCs/WBs,
    • Assess entities’ business cases, considering prospects for privatisation, appropriate funding models and make recommendations,
    • Assist with the review of developmental mandates and appropriate funding mechanisms.

     Corporate Governance in SOCs: 

    • Assist with the improvement of stakeholder relations by escalating relevant info to stakeholders promptly,
    • Provide financial inputs into section 54 applications and MTEC process,
    • Provide financial input into the budget review and MTBPS process, where required, 
    • Promote compliance of the PFMA determinations within SOCs,
    • Assist with the compilation of recommendations on the funding requests of SOCs/WBs and perform site visits.

    Closing Date: 10 November 2025  

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    Deputy Director: Regularity Audit

    Purpose of the Role

    • To manage the Regularity Audit plan for NT, ASB, IRBA and GTAC in accordance with the planned regularity audit methodology.

    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 Internal Auditing or Risk Management or Accounting;
    • A minimum of 4 years of which 2 years should be at an Assistant Director level or equivalent obtained in the internal audit environment; and
    • Knowledge of Internal Audit Methodologies, Fundamentals and Principles.

    Key Performance Areas
    Strategic leadership and stakeholder management:

    • Contribute to raising awareness of the Internal Audit division with specific emphasis on Regularity Audit through stakeholder engagement;
    • Execute plans and guidelines to ensure completion of strategic and operational activities;
    • Liaise, co-coordinate, establish and maintain good relations with stakeholders on audit related matters; and
    • Contribute towards initiatives or recommendations by the Audit Committee.

    Audit Process-Risk assessment, audit plan, assurance and advisory services:

    • Manage all Regularity audits and perform quality assurance;
    • Contribute to the review of the annual risk assessment;
    • Contribute to the development and alignment of the 3 year rolling audit plan and detailed annual regularity audit plan based on the strategic and operational risks;
    • Provide advice and guidance on Regularity Audits to be conducted and propose solutions for challenging technical related problems;
    • Ensure completion of all regularity audits as well as the findings register, Initial quality assurance of all regularity audit reports before submission; and
    • Providing feedback and clarification to the client relating to Regularity audit reports, control and technology related matters.

    Resource management:

    • Manage and develop Regularity Audit resources to ensure effective and efficient delivery and overall achievement of Regularity Audit objectives;
    • Develop the training plan for Regularity Audit; and
    • Perform resource allocation and priorities across regularity audit projects.

    Process improvements and research:

    • Keep abreast of global trends, new developments in the Regularity audit;
    • Identify areas for improvement to ensure a sustainable Audit Strategy;and
    • Regularity Audit Methodology and Resource Plan to ensure continuity of Regularity audit services.

    Management reporting:

    • Manage the Regularity Audit reporting processes;
    • Present Regularity Audit reports to clients; and
    • Provide feedback on the progress against the approved Regularity Audit plan.

    Closing Date: 10 November 2025  

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    Deputy Director: Database Development & Management

    Purpose of the Role

    • To provide accurate and reliable financial data to the general sphere of government for analysis, policy formulation and reporting in compliance with legislation pertaining to domestic and international reporting standards and requirements.

    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 Information Technology;
    • A minimum of 4 years’ experience of which 2 years should be at an Assistant Director level or equivalent obtained in budgeting and the preparation of consolidated statistics;
    • Experience in utilising the Microsoft suite of products with specific emphasis on SQL, SharePoint and Excel;
    • Experience in SQL Integration Services. Experience in database querying and integration of data sets from various platforms; 
    • Experience in working with large data sets;
    • Experience in the budgeting process of government; and
    • Experience in utilising economic reporting formats.

    Key Performance Areas
    Database Development & Management:

    • Develop, manage and maintain a formal database on housing revenue and expenditure data pertaining to the budget- cycle;
    • Apply data model changes to the database to enhance data management and improve efficiency of data extraction and reporting; and
    • Design and implement ETL (extract, transform and load) packages and scripts to automate data processes from distributed systems.

    Data Analysis and Techniques:

    • Develop and enhance the maintenance of data analysis tools and data collection templates to improve analysis techniques and processes;
    • Maintain and update business intelligence tools, databases, dashboards, systems, and methods;
    • Enhance processes and procedures regarding data extraction from financial systems for reporting purposes;
    • Provide technical support to internal and external clients on data analysis tools and techniques;
    • Identify new data sources and integration of data from various platforms to broaden data coverage and improve data analysis;
    • Manage timely flow of business intelligence information to users; and
    • Provide technical support and subject matter expertise in the development and enhancement of reporting systems to improve accuracy and integrity of data for internal and external usage.

    Compliance with Legislative and International Requirements:

    • Provide data for integration in the Treasury publications and other working documents; and
    • Align classification standards, circulars and practise notes consistent with legislation.

    Compliance to Local and International Standards:

    • Apply changes to the Economic Reporting Format and the Standard Chart of Accounts to data, Improve the integrity of data usage provided by National Treasury, for the utilisation of other institutions (SARB and Stats SA);
    • Align budget and programme structure process of national and provincial departments for processing and implementation on transversal financial systems used by Government; and
    • Manage documenting of specifications for business intelligence or information technology (IT) reports, dashboards, or other outputs.

    Closing Date: 10 November 2025  

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    Regularity Auditor

    Purpose of the Role

    • To assist with the execution of Regularity Audits engagements for NT, IRBA, ASB and GTAC in accordance with the Audit plan.

    Qualification/s Requirements

    • A Grade 12 is required coupled with a minimum National Diploma (equivalent to NQF level 6)/ Bachelor’s Degree (equivalent to NQF level 7) in Internal Auditing/ Accounting; 
    • A minimum 2 years’ experience obtained in internal audit;
    • Knowledge of Regularity Audit fundamentals and principles; and 
    • Knowledge of processes and procedures.

    Key Performance Areas
    Assist with project planning:

    • Maintain record of engagements with clients; and
    • Collate the relevant data for future utilisation.

    Transactional Document Information and flow:

    • Assist with financial and management information flows, in compliance with internal audit policies and procedures;
    • Assist in the identification and planning of auditable processes within the National Treasury; and
    • Assist with recordkeeping of information for future utilisation.

    Identify Risk and Controls and Initiate Audit Testing:

    • Assist in the analyses of risk mitigated processes;
    • Assist with the identification of controls in the system and advise on corrective measures; 
    • Provide a preliminary evaluation of the plan of execution; 
    • Assist in preparing and updating the risk register;
    • Perform audit test as outlined within the risk register; and
    • Keep record of test results for future reference and application.

    Evaluate testing results, develop effective control environment and assist with the preparation of draft report:

    • Verify working papers for correctness in accordance with auditing standards and methodology; 
    • Assist in preparing recommendations for the improvement of processes and procedures;
    • Assist with the compilation of a draft report on recommendations for implementation; and 
    • Assist follow-up on outstanding audits.

    Knowledge Management:

    • Maintain and update manuals and electronic filing in compliance with NTs policies and procedures.

    Closing Date: 10 November 2025  

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    Assistant Director: Treasury Operations

    Purpose of the Role

    • To assist with financial risk management and debt management oversight of state-owned entities (SOEs).

    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 Financial Accounting or Financial Risk Management or Financial Management;
    • A minimum 3 years’ experience obtained within a financial risk management analysis, treasury policy development, and implementation environment;
    • Knowledge and experience of the policy framework of the Treasury Operations of SOEs;
    • Knowledge and experience of financial markets;
    • Knowledge and experience of analysis and dissemination of information, e.g. financial data pertaining to bond yields, commodity prices, currencies; and
    • Knowledge and experience of research and benchmarking exercises with established organisations.

    Key Performance Areas
    Stakeholder Engagement:

    • Promote relationships within SOEs through collaboration, internally and externally; and 
    • Assist with the development and maintenance of information as required by stakeholders.

    Policy Development:

    • Review Treasury Management in terms of “Best Practices for Treasury Management” and “Corporate Governance” as pertaining to Treasury Management; and
    • Develop and update the Best Practices Guidelines for Treasury Management, and relevant Treasury Regulations.

    Treasury Reviews:

    • Review the Treasury Operations of SOEs in line with the relevant guidelines; 
    • Review the mandates of SOEs and the mandates of individual treasury operations and align accordingly; 
    • Identify areas of risks within SOEs and implement remedial actions to mitigate risk;
    • Develop synergies between business and internal National Treasury stakeholders pertaining to sub-sovereign debt management and the issuance of contingent liabilities; and 
    • Amend best practice statements from credible sources within the broader scope of governance, risk management and operations.

    Strategic Analysis:

    • Evaluate the appropriateness of governance and risk management models utilised for Treasuries in individual SOEs and determine whether adjustments are required for alignment with policy;
    • Determine necessary policy and legislative modifications, revisions or additions to support recommendations;
    • Recommend on appropriate treasury structures and controls and monitor SOEs for compliance to the Best Practice Guidelines for Treasury Management in line with the Treasury Regulations; and
    • Ensure that SOEs operate in line with best practices standards, governance structures and risk management processes to eliminate inappropriate Treasury activities and outcomes.

    Closing Date: 10 November 2025  

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    Assistant Dir.: Information Security & Compliance

    Purpose of the Role

    • To render an effective, efficient record administration within the National Treasury; assist in managing the central registry/s and provide administrative support to the PAIA Helpdesk.

    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 the Security Risk Management/ Policing/ Public Management or Criminal Justice, 
    • Minimum 3 years’ experience obtained within the field of security management and investigations; 
    • Knowledge of the Minimum Information Security Standards (MISS) and other security legislations; 
    • A valid driver's license is required; and
    • Knowledge and experience in the analysis of information, conflict management, interpersonal skills, report writing and good presentation skills.

    Key Performance Areas
    Co-ordinate Security Awareness Programmes within the National Treasury: 

    • Initiate the drafting of prescribed security training, awareness and orientation programmes and procedures for consideration;
    • Develop and maintain security awareness and orientation programmes for implementation;
    • Monitor the impact and compliance of these programmes in the Department; and
    • Liaise with external stakeholders such as SAPS and SSA on the prescribed security awareness implementation plan.

    Conduct Security Investigations to Minimise Breaches in the Department: 

    • Investigate all security breaches that occurred within the department and proposed corrective actions for implementation, Compile investigation reports and make recommendation for implementation;
    • Assess the impact of any breaches and initiate the escalation thereof to the SSA and SAPS for further investigation; and 
    • Investigate security breaches and report incidents or suspected incidents of security breaches or leakages of sensitive information to SSA. 

    MTBPS and Budget Process: 

    • Develop operational plan for the MTBPS and Budget process; and
    • Coordinate internal and external stakeholder meetings ensuring information leaks before embargo is lifted are eradicated.

    Development and review of Governance documents: 

    • Develop and Review Policies and Procedures relating to Information Security;
    • Conduct in – depth research on international security standards and align policies and procedures; and
    • Advice Management regarding amendments/review of such Policies and Procedures. 

    Closing Date: 10 November 2025  

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    Deputy Director: Transversal Contracting x3

    Purpose of the Role

    • To coordinate the SCM commodity process within Transversal Contracting in the facilitation and processing of transversal contracts and the dissemination of specific terms and conditions of contracts.

    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 Business Economics or Supply Chain Management or Logistics or Financial Management or Business Management;
    • A minimum 4 years’ experience of which 2 years should be at an Assistant Director level or equivalent obtained in a supply chain management environment; and 
    • Knowledge and experience of the PFMA, Treasury Regulations, SCM Policies and prescribes.

    Key Performance Areas
    Management of Centralised Contracts: 

    • Manage the facilitation and administration of Transversal Term Contracts with particular emphasis on the following;
    • Demand Management;
    • Acquisition Management; 
    • Contract Management; and
    • Supplier performance management and reporting. 

    Promote and Support Strategic Procurement of Transversal Term Contracts: 

    • Implement the strategic procurement processes concerning transversal term contracts by: 
    • Application and awareness of strategic sourcing;
    • Developing quantification of economic benefits of strategic procurement; and
    • Developing Pricing measures and initiate benchmarking with market and industry in the analysis and dissemination of projections in support of strategic procurement.

    Compliance and Risk Management: 

    • Initiate the improvement of internal control measures, conducive and in compliance with policies and procedures of transversal contracting, as follows: 
    • Promote the transparency and compliance of SCM processes, through awareness; 
    • Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies;  
    • Apply SCM business processes; and
    • Supplier performance management, Improve contract management principles. 

    Promote Government Socio-Economic Objectives: 

    • Promote the implementation of government policies aimed at improving and fast-tracking the socio-economic outputs, in Transversal Term Contracts through: 
    • Black Economic Empowerment;
    • Industrial policies; 
    • Preferential Procurement; and
    • Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises Development.

    Closing Date: 10 November 2025  

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    Deputy Director: Fiscal Research

    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  

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    Director: Transversal Contracting x2

    Purpose of the Role

    • To manage a commodity unit within Transversal Contracting, responsible for the efficient facilitation and processing of transversal term contracts on behalf of government.

    Qualification/s Requirements

    • A Grade 12 is required coupled with a minimum Bachelor’s degree (equivalent to NQF level 7) in Economics or Business Economics or Supply Chain Management or Logistics Management or Purchasing Management or Commercial Law or Business Management or Business Administration;
    • A minimum 5 years’ experience at a middle or senior managerial level obtained in a supply chain management environment;
    • Knowledge of research and Project management methodology;
    • Knowledge of the broader policy framework on SCM, (PFMA, Treasury Regulations, Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA);
    • Knowledge of SCM prescripts and directives; 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
    Market Research: 

    • Review adequacy of existing transversal contracting policies in conjunction with relevant stakeholders;
    • Develop a long-term transversal contracting proposal and sourcing strategy for government, Research a short-term supply stabilization strategy in conjunction with relevant stakeholders;
    • Consult Supply Chain and Value Chain analysis to identify process improvement opportunities, Identify opportunities for cost saving measures through life-cycle costing, economies of scale and total cost of ownership of transversal term contracts; 
    • Propose a standardized process that will meet the requirements and specifications of users in compliance with policy and procedures; and
    • Conduct market research to determine commodity trends on usage, leasing, etc. 

    Design, Develop and Implement transversal term contracts Strategies: 

    • Develop implementation plan for sourcing strategy including contract management;
    • Develop implementation plan for sourcing strategy including contract management;
    • Provide technical support for the entire SCM processes;
    • Design a methodology for quantification of economic benefits; and
    • Provide technical support for supplier due diligence. 

    Improve internal control strategies: 

    • Develop and review risk profiles for transversal contract procurement;
    • Enhance transparency and compliance with SCM processes; and
    • Provide support for implementation of risk mitigation strategies.

    Improve contract management in external environment: 

    • Provide technical support to all spheres of government;
    • Promote long term supplier relationships. 

    Supplier performance management and reporting: 

    • Coordinate the management of supplier performance; and 
    • Coordinate the management of contract performance. 

    Promote government socio-economic objectives: 

    • Support black economic empowerment development;
    • Support Proudly SA products, local content and related policies;
    • Support SMME development; and
    • Support all policies with development and transformation agenda.

    Closing Date: 10 November 2025  

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