Job Opportunities at National Treasury

Qualification/s Requirements

• A Grade 12 certificate, A Bachelor’s degree (minimum of NQF level 7) in Economics;
• A minimum 5 years’ experience at a senior managerial level obtained in strategic management, and management of policy processes and project management;
• Knowledge and experience of policy development and implementation;
• Knowledge of the Public Service policy framework on intergovernmental fiscal relations;
• Expertise in public financial management and governance;
• Knowledge of innovative strategies on poverty eradication, inequality and discriminating practices hampering development within South Africa; and
• Successful completion of the Nyukela Public Service Senior Management Leadership Programme 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

Financial Planning and Budgeting:

• Liaise with departments and provincial treasuries on financial management and budgeting, policy development and implementation;
• Co-ordinate the annual budget process, sectoral expenditure review processes and intergovernmental technical committees;
• Maintain sound relationships with key stakeholders in the sectors and pursue a process of modernisation and reform;
• Communicate latest trends and processes for implementation in annual budget process; and
• Analyse departmental budgets and policy proposals for departments in the sectors.

Budget Analysis and Monitoring:

• Provide strategic direction in government financing of the sectors, including financing mechanisms and levels of funding;
• Co-ordinate the analysis of budget submissions and budgetary contributions to budget documentation (Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement, Budget Review, Estimates of National Expenditure and Intergovernmental Fiscal Review);
• Participate in fiscal and budget processes at national and provincial level, prioritise budget co-ordination, overall fiscal framework, division of revenue, and national and provincial main and adjustment estimates; and
• Initiate budget reform in the sectors, the further development of three-year budgets (MTEF) cycle, service delivery indicators and the integration of strategic planning.

Financial Management, Expenditure and Service Delivery:

• Liaise and monitoring the development and reporting of systems and databases;
• Monitor the correct implementation of the Public Finance Management Act;
• Advise and monitor the implementation and interpretation of the treasury regulations; and
• Oversight over a number of public entities.

Policy analysis and implementation:

• Analyse and influence policy and advice to the Ministry of Finance, National Treasury and other stakeholders;
• Process/ Design for participation in sectoral policy processes, institutional reform & implementation, support for strengthening coherence of policy processes, policy analysis and costing; and
• Contribute to budget documentation.

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REQUIREMENTS :

• A Grade 12 certificate, A Bachelor’s degree (minimum of NQF level 7) in Economics ,
• A minimum 5 years’ experience at a senior managerial level obtained in strategic management, and management of policy processes and project management,
• Knowledge and experience of policy development and implementation, Knowledge of the Public Service policy framework on intergovernmental fiscal relations

DUTIES :

• Financial Planning and Budgeting: Liaise with departments and provincial treasuries on financial management and budgeting, policy development and implementation, Co-ordinate the annual budget process, sectoral expenditure review processes and intergovernmental technical committees, Maintain sound relationships with key stakeholders in the sectors and pursue a process of modernisation and reform, Communicate latest trends and processes for implementation in annual budget process, Analyse departmental budgets and policy proposals for departments in the sectors.
• Budget Analysis and Monitoring: Provide strategic direction in government financing of the sectors, including financing mechanisms and levels of funding, Co-ordinate the analysis of budget submissions and budgetary contributions to budget documentation (Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement, Budget Review, Estimates of National Expenditure and Intergovernmental Fiscal Review), Participate in fiscal and budget processes at national and provincial level, prioritise budget co-ordination, overall fiscal framework, division of revenue, and national and provincial main and adjustment estimates, Initiate budget reform in the sectors, the further development of three-year budgets (MTEF) cycle, service delivery indicators and the integration of strategic planning.
• Financial Management, Expenditure and Service Delivery: Liaise and monitoring the development and reporting of systems and databases, Monitor the correct implementation of the Public Finance Management Act, Advise and monitor the implementation and interpretation of the treasury regulations, Oversight over a few public entities.
• Policy analysis and implementation: Analyse and influence policy and advice to the Ministry of Finance, National Treasury and other stakeholders, Process/ Design for participation in sectoral policy processes, institutional reform & implementation, support for strengthening coherence of policy processes, policy analysis and costing, Contribute to budget documentation. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• A Grade 12 certificate, A Bachelor’s degree (equivalent to NQF level 7) in Economics,
• A minimum 5 years’ experience at a senior managerial level obtained in strategic management, and management of policy processes and project management,
• Knowledge and experience of policy development and implementation, Knowledge of the Public Service policy framework on intergovernmental fiscal relations

DUTIES :

• Financial Planning and Budgeting: Liaise with departments and provincial treasuries on financial management and budgeting, policy development and implementation, Co-ordinate the annual budget process, sectoral expenditure review processes and intergovernmental technical committees, Maintain sound relationships with key stakeholders in the sectors and pursue a process of modernisation and reform, Communicate latest trends and processes for implementation in annual budget process, Analyse departmental budgets and policy proposals for departments in the sectors.
• Budget Analysis and Monitoring: Provide strategic direction in government financing of the sectors, including financing mechanisms and levels of funding, Co-ordinate the analysis of budget submissions and budgetary contributions to budget documentation (Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement, Budget Review, Estimates of National Expenditure and Intergovernmental Fiscal Review), Participate in fiscal and budget processes at national and provincial level, prioritise budget co-ordination, overall fiscal framework, division of revenue, and national and provincial main and adjustment estimates, Initiate budget reform in the sectors, the further development of three-year budgets (MTEF) cycle, service delivery indicators and the integration of strategic planning.
• Financial Management, Expenditure and Service Delivery: Liaise and monitoring the development and reporting of systems and databases, Monitor the correct implementation of the Public Finance Management Act, Advise and monitoring the implementation and interpretation of the treasury regulations, Oversight over a few public entities.
• Policy analysis and implementation: Analyse and influence policy and advice to the Ministry of Finance, National Treasury and other stakeholders, Process/ Design for participation in sectoral policy processes, institutional reform & implementation, support for strengthening coherence of policy processes, policy analysis and costing, Contribute to budget documentation. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• A Grade 12 is required coupled with a minimum Bachelor’s Degree (equivalent to NQF level 7) in Economics or Econometrics or Mathematics or Mathematical Statistics,
• A minimum 5 years of experience at a middle or senior managerial level obtained in a research or policy environment, Knowledge and experience in economic analysis and research, Experience in policy development and communication

DUTIES :

• Fiscal Policy Research: Contribute in defining and managing the research agenda and work programme of the unit, in line with the requirements and the relevance to the broader international macroeconomic environment, Research and propose institutional frameworks to govern overall fiscal aggregates, Provide research on the long-run fiscal impacts of policy-decisions, particularly as it relates to aggregate savings, debt and investment, and the sustainability of social policies.
• Budget documents and fiscal strategy: Support the Chief Director to prepare the fiscal and Budget strategy documents, Draft the key overview sections of the fiscal policy chapter and oversee the production of the fiscal risk statement and fiscal technical annexure,
• Oversee the management and agenda of the key budget decision making committees: the Fiscal Risk Committee, the Macro-Fiscal Working Group and also verify and quality control the documents that go into the Director General’s Budget Coordination Committee and Ministers’ Committee on the Budget.
• Fiscal Analysis: Integrate inputs into the broader budget documentation, Model and forecast variables relating to the long-term sustainability of the fiscus, Research into the levels of the various fiscal indicators and their implications for sustainability, growth and development.
• Liaison and Advice: Advise on a sound and sustainable fiscal policy stance and broader budget frameworks, Promote relationships between National Treasury, multilateral institutions, research institutions and academia on fiscal policy matters, Liaise stakeholders within the National Treasury on matters relating to the fiscal policy stance and long-term sustainability of policies, Convey government’s message pertaining to the economy and the fiscal stance and policy options to stakeholders. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• A Grade 12 is required coupled with a minimum Bachelor’s Degree (equivalent to NQF level 7) or Post graduate diploma in Supply Chain Management or Financial Management or Risk Management or Project Management/Legal or Governance and Monitoring or Bachelor’s in Administration or Business Management or Auditing,
• A minimum 5 years’ experience at a middle or senior managerial level obtained in the broader in Supply Chain Management environment, In-depth knowledge and experience of the broader public service SCM framework

DUTIES :

• SCM GM & C Strategy and Policy Management: Manage the development and maintenance of a national strategy and implementation plan for the development and dissemination of the SCM monitoring framework, Manage the research, design, development and maintenance of policies and dissemination plans for the SCM monitoring framework including the: collection and management of SCM data, analysis and evaluation of SCM plans and reports, resolution of non-compliance, Provide input into the development of SCM-related government policy, norms, standards, frameworks and guidelines,
• SCM GM & C Stakeholder Management: Manage government stakeholder relations to facilitate the establishment of required organisational and governance structures and strategic networks for improved SCM collaboration, accountability and transparency, Promote the relevance of compliance to SCM policies and procedures and the adherence to regulations,
• Manage the improvement of SCM compliance through awareness sessions and roadshows within the whole of Government, SCM GM & C Frameworks Management: Collaborate on and contribute to the development of a: SCM governance framework, SCM data collection and management system, SCM reporting and reviewing framework, SCM capability maturity assessment model – specifically compliance, SCM-related grievance and dispute resolution mechanism, SCM non-compliance reviews and remedies framework,
• SCM Compliance Monitoring and Analysis: Manage and report on the analysis of compliance with established SCM measures and prescribed parameters for: procurement plans (quarterly and annually), bid processes specifications and tender procedures, contract terms, supplier / service provider delivery standards, deviations and changes to procurement standards,
• Manage reviews, and report on preferential procurement policy compliance and impact including: Bid Reviews, Responding to requests for advice/ complaints on SCM matters/ media reviews, Analyse data and prepare reports for Parliamentary committees and other relevant stakeholders, Manage and report on the assessment and evaluation of SCM capability maturity – specifically compliance ,
• Manage reviews, and report on SCM policy objectives and impact on state expenditure and government transformational imperatives, SCM GM & C Monitoring and Evaluation: Manage the development and implementation of a system for the monitoring and evaluation of the performance of the SCM monitoring framework,
• Manage the monitoring of, and reporting on, the implementation and progress of the SCM monitoring framework, Manage the evaluation of and reporting on the impact of the SCM monitoring framework, SCM GM & C Knowledge and Information Management: Manage SCM Monitoring-related knowledge and information, Manage the content of SCM Monitoring-related KIM platforms. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• 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 Economic Sciences or Finance or Development Studies or Social Sciences or Public Administration.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience obtained in policy development; policy analysis processes as well as public finance processes, e.g., MTEF and PFMA. Knowledge of the South African Public Financial Management System and the application of the related legislated framework 

DUTIES :

• Monitor Budgets, financial management and service delivery outputs: Assist with the monitoring of compliance to the prescripts of the PFMA and Treasury Regulations, Assist with the monitoring of the achievement of output targets from a variety of sources, Analyse department al MTEC submissions and assist in compiling recommendations to MTEC and MinComBud, and Assist with the analysis of budgets and expenditure.
• Policy analysis and support: Assist with provision of policy analysis and advice to the Finance Ministry and National Treasury, Assist in the contribution and compilation of budget documentation, e.g. Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement, Budget Review, Intergovernmental Fiscal Review and Estimates of National Expenditure, and Conduct research that will support policy advice and development.
• Budgetary analysis and interpretation: Conduct analyses and provide recommendations on client departments’ budget submissions, Evaluate budget s in accordance with strategic business plans, and provide recommendations, and Provide accuracy and quality in the publication of budget information.
• Expenditure monitoring and evaluation through data and report analysis: Compile expenditure reports and evaluations, Provide inputs on expenditure reports pertaining to client Departments, and Provide analysis of quarterly and annual reports.