FREE STATE DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY 
 
The Free State Provincial Government is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer and to this end has developed an Employment Equity Plan pursuant to the Employment Equity Act. Preference for the filling of these posts will be guided by the Departmental Equity Plan and targets correlating to the posts. 
 
APPLICATIONS : Applications, quoting the relevant reference, should be forwarded as follows: The Deputy Director: Human Resources Management, Free State Provincial Treasury, Private Bag X20537, Bloemfontein, 9300 or applications that are hand delivered must be brought to the foyer of Fidel Castro Building where they must be placed in the appropriately marked box at: Security, Ground Floor, Fidel Castro Building, Cnr. Markgraaff and Miriam Makeba Streets, Bloemfontein. Applications may also be e-mailed to recruitment@treasury.fs.gov.za.
FOR ATTENTION : Mr. W van Zyl, Fidel Castro Building Tel No: (051) 405 5266 
 
CLOSING DATE : 25 June 2025 
 

NOTE : Directions to applicants: Applications must be submitted on form the new Z.83 form (Updated version that came into effect on 1 January 2021), obtainable from any Public Service Department and must only be accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae (Subjects of relevant qualification(s) should be mentioned in the CV). The Curriculum Vitae should be specific regarding previous positions occupied and the start date and end date of the position(s) should be indicated. Applicants are requested to complete the Z83 form properly and in full. The department name, post title and reference number of the advertised post should be stated on the Z83. Only short-listed candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on, or before the day of the interview following an invitation from the Department to attend an interview, and such qualification(s) and other related document(s) should be in line with the requirements of the advertisement. For SMS posts in the Public Service, no appointment shall be effected without the recommended candidate producing a Certificate of completion for the Nyukela Programme (SMS Pre-Entry Programme) offered by the National School of Government which can be accessed via the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za. Candidates will also be subjected to a competency assessment, a practical test/exercise as well as an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Applications received after the closing date and those that do not comply with these instructions will not be considered. The onus is on the applicants to ensure that their applications are posted, hand delivered or e-mailed timeously. Candidates who possess foreign qualifications and/or short courses certificates must take it upon themselves to have their qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Applicants are respectfully informed that if no notification of appointment is received within 4 months of the closing date, they must accept that their applications were unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks (criminal record check, citizenship verification, financial assets check, qualification verification and reference checks). The Department reserves the right not to make appointments on the advertised post(s). Employment Equity targets: African males and/or African females. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.





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MANAGEMENT ECHELON
 
 
DIRECTOR: FISCAL POLICY REF NO: FSPT: 013/25 
SALARY : R1 216 824 per annum (Level 13), (an all-inclusive salary package). (This all-inclusive flexible remuneration package consists of a basic salary, the Government’s contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund and a flexible portion that may be structured according to specific rules). 
CENTRE : Bloemfontein 
 
REQUIREMENTS : A degree or equivalent qualification (NQF level 7) in Accounting/ Economics or equivalent qualification with Accounting/ Economics as a passed major subject. A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in a budget/ fiscal policy/ public finance/ economic research environment. Five (5) years’ experience at Middle/Senior Managerial level. Knowledge of The Constitution of the RSA, Intergovernmental Fiscal Relations Act, Division of Revenue Act (DORA), Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) Budget process, Treasury regulations and Treasury guidelines. Must possess the following skills: Written and verbal communication-, policy development-, budgeting-, strategic skills-, reporting- and presentation-, conflict management-, problem solving-, leadership-, managerial-, project management-, financial management-, analytical- and persuasive skills and ability to effectively interact with clients. 
 
DUTIES : Provide advice on the Medium-Term Fiscal Policy Framework. Oversee the analysis of the provincial equitable share and conditional grants. Enhance and optimize provincial revenue streams. Manage the revenue trends and revenue reports compiled/produced. Oversee the effective administration of own revenue resources. Enable the implementation of an appropriate borrowing policy framework. Set parameters for the development of an overall financing envelope for the province. Ensure the issuing of best practice/instruction to the Provincial Departments. Provide technical assistance and build capacity in the Provincial Departments and Public Entities. Manage the resources of the Directorate. Manage and mitigate risks within the Directorate. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr. P E Lebone at 082 803 4075 (office hours only)