Jobs at National Treasury

Qualification/s Requirements

• A Grade 12 is required coupled with a degree (equivalent to NQF level 7) in Economics and Econometrics, Political Science or Development Studies;
• 3 years’ experience within a development institution or policy or financial environment;
• Knowledge of policy analysis and formulation of drafting notes and cabinet memoranda;
• Proven knowledge and experience of benchmarking and research with recognized international institutions; and
• Knowledge and experience on a diplomatic level will serve as an added advantage.

Key Performance Areas

Process Policy Analysis & Advocacy: Regional Integration & Governance:

• Provide inputs in the formulation of National Treasury’s position on regional economic and financial integration agenda in the African Union Specialised Technical Committee (STC) of Finance, Planning and Monetary Economic Integration;
• Provide inputs in the formulation of National Treasury’s position for strategic participation and advancement of priority regional economic and developmental issues at the Conference of African Ministers of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development of UNECA;
• Engage in the tabling of the AU budget and advancement of innovative financing proposal for the AU Peace Fund, as part of the Experts of the Committee of Fifteen Ministers of Finance (F15), and in line with AU Financial Rules and Regulations (FRR), and rationalisation of overlapping activities within the AU;
• Advance South Africa's policy position on the development of the AU New Scale of Assessment at the Joint Sitting on the Scale of Assessment and Contributions at Ambassadorial Level and Experts of the Committee of Fifteen Ministers, the Ministerial Committee on the Scale of Assessment and Contributions of the Committee of F15 Ministers, etc; and
• Monitoring and analyses of implementation of AU Executive Council and Assembly decisions on budget and financial management oversight at the Joint Sitting of the Sub-Committee on General Supervision and Coordination on Administrative, Budgetary, and Financial Matters (GSCBFAM), and Experts of the Committee of Fifteen Ministers of Finance (F15) etc. 

Research, Database Compilation & Analysis:

• Undertake periodic research, analysis for updates highlighting global, regional, geopolitical developments, domestic economic trends including policy and regulatory issues that could enhance or inhibit SA's regional economic integration objectives, on the Financial Integration paper; and 
• Undertake periodic research, analysis and update/reviews (highlighting global, regional, geopolitical developments, domestic economic trends including policy and regulatory issues that could enhance or inhibit SA's regional economic integration objectives, on the Financial Governance paper. 

Bilateral Cooperation:

• Development and review of a comprehensive MOU template for enhancing bilateral finance and monetary cooperation with strategic countries at SACU, SADC and continental levels; 
• Bi-annual review and update of the AEI Engagement Strategy document for enhancing bilateral relations with Tier-1 countries, F15 & priority regional partners;  
• Represent National Treasury in State Visits, Bi-National Commissions (BNC), Cooperation Commissions (JCC) Midterm Reviews (MTR) and other relevant DIRCO-led bilateral engagements; 
• Coordinate engagements for strengthening SA’s relations with the F15 and likeminded countries for coordinating a common-position framework on key issues regarding the AU regional integration agenda to be advanced at AU STC meetings; and
• Coordination of capacity building and policy cooperation programmes with strategic AU Member States’ and F15 Ministries of Finance. 

Coordination & Administration:

• Liaise with the office of the Minister and Deputy Minister and DDG – EPIC on participation in upcoming meetings of the UNECA Ministers Of Finance, Planning and Monetary Integration, the STC on Finance, Planning and Monetary Integration, F15 Committee, the AU Assembly, Executive Council and for all relevant events/ statutory or Ad Hoc meetings; 
• Drafting of National Treasury inputs into the African Renaissance Fund (ARF) concurrence request memos and response letters for the Minister to the Department of International Relations Minister;
• Coordinate the payment of funds due to CABRI and IDEP;
• Representation of National Treasury’s participation at Cluster meetings, statutory and Ad Hoc meetings, Interdepartmental Meetings (IDM) in preparation for State Visits, Bi-National Commissions (BNC) Joint Cooperation Commission (JCC), Mid-Term Review (MTR) and other relevant DIRCO-led bilateral engagements of the 2026-2027 FY;
• Liaise and consult with EPIC, DIRCO, the DTIC, economic cluster departments, SOEs, DFIs, SA embassies abroad & other key stakeholders for coordination of NT’s position on crosscutting workstreams/issues;
• Provide input into the procurement plan within the set deadline;
• Ensure that documents (memos, briefing notes, BTORs, speaking notes, presentation, etc) in relation to statutory meetings, bilateral, Cabinet and research are filed after conclusion of meetings;
• Provide regular & consistent inputs to, amongst others, IRSC, CDOPs, risk register, procurement plan & quarterly reports for the Directorate’s work; and
• Compilation and submission of back-to-office reports (BTORs).

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Qualification/s Requirements

• A Grade 12 is required coupled with a Bachelor’s degree (equivalent to NQF level 7) in Law or Accounting or International Tax;
• A minimum 4 years’ experience of which 2 years should be on an Assistant Director level or equivalent obtained in International Tax and Business Tax Law practices; 
• Knowledge and experience in international tax treaties;
• Knowledge and experience in negotiations of treaties and the drafting of agreements; and
• Experience in editing of drafter notes and compilation of legal documents.

Key Performance Areas

International Tax Amendments (Cross-Border):

• Assist and provide input into the development of design policy options for cross- border legislation – including transfer pricing and CFC rules, for example;
• Research information pertaining to the improvement and refinement of taxation in respect of cross-border activities;
• Provide inputs to draft documents and discussion papers supporting cross-border tax issues for public or internal release; and
• Gather supporting information on stakeholders’ needs pertaining to policy development on issues impacting international tax legislative amendments.

Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS):

• Initiate research, investigate, review, analyses on the adoption of the BEPS Action Plan;
• Assist with South Africa with ensuring that the related anti-avoidance legislation remains fit for purpose;
• Assist with South African peer review mechanism as required in terms of the BEPS Action Plan; and
• Assist with South Africa inputs in respect of future developments on the Two-Pillar approach and South Africa’s implementation thereof. 

Financial sector taxation and Exchange Controls: 

• Review and contribute to any refinements / policy design changes required in respect of tax legislation pertaining to banks, insurers, security transfer tax, etc.; and
• Assemble exchange control information for refinement.

Perform research on relevant information for decisions with stakeholders. International and Regional Coordination:

• Assist with inputs to the SADC coordination process;
• Assist with inputs to the OECD coordination process;
• Assist with inputs re G20, G24, ATAF coordination processes;
• Assist with inputs on the Official Development Assistance Agreements coordination process with donors; and
• Assist with inputs to the UN Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation and its envisaged protocols.

International Tax Treaties:

• Provide a platform for engagement on support pertaining to tax treaty negotiations;
• Research and provide background information of potential stakeholders;
• Assist with the scrutiny on tax treaty networks, country trade and investment flows;and
• Provide input to the signature process on tax treaties and assist with control measures.

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Qualification/s Requirements

• A minimum Grade 12, coupled with a Bachelor’s degree (equivalent to NQF level 7) is required in Accounting or Finance; 
• CFA/CA will be an added advantage; 
• A minimum 5 years’ experience at a middle or managerial level obtained in a financial environment, or public sector environment. Knowledge of the broader financial management framework; 
• Knowledge and experience of analysing financial reports, business and strategic plans; 
• Knowledge of the PFMA, Treasury Regulations and the Public Entities 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

Review and implement any legislative and other Treasury’s Reporting requirements in terms of the Public Finance Management Act and Treasury Regulations: 

• Participate in key legislative and policy reforms related to these entities and contribute through formal written input and other stakeholder engagement; 
• Participate in key discussions related to Instruction Notes and updates and where possible, identify challenges with existing Instruction Notes and entity compliance by making submissions to the relevant authority such as the Office of the Accountant General; and 
• Stay abreast of any policy and treasury reporting requirements and be a key interface with entities to ensure compliance. Direct the formulation and implementation of governance, monitoring and reporting frameworks. 

Financial Analysis and Reporting: 

• Evaluate Strategic Plans, Corporate Plans, Shareholders Agreements, Annual Performance plans for Public Entities reporting to the Minister of Finance; 
• Analyse Public Entities expenditure trends and monitor financial management and performance in Public Entities as prescribed by the PFMA and Treasury Regulations; 
• Provide financial inputs in relation to PFMA applications and other functions within the Chief Directorate; 
• Evaluate annual reports of Public Entities reporting to the Minister and Monitor the performance as well as alignment with set objectives and programmes; and 
• Direct the formulation and implementation of governance, monitoring and reporting frameworks. 

Budget Analysis, review of annual budget allocations: 

• Review and assess Public Entities Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF), Estimates of National Expenditure (ENE), Adjusted Estimates of National Expenditure (AENE) budget allocations;  
• Draft chapters and provide inputs relevant to the ENE;  
• Review, research, analysis of fiscal implications and engage through submissions on public entities in alignment with legislation, regulation, policy proposals, and service delivery trends; 
• Prepare submissions and engage the Chief Financial Officer on retention and roll-overs of surplus funds; and 
• Lead the development and implementation of financial performance oversight strategies for public entities reporting to the Minister of Finance. 

Stakeholder relations: 

• Engage SOC’s and liaise on the provision of information, inputs and recommendations; and 
• Provide advice to the Director-General and Minister on Cabinet Memoranda, Ministerial correspondence pertaining to Public Entities. Contribute to NT publications, MTBPS, Budget Review, and ENE.