​KWAZULU NATAL PROVINCIAL TREASURY – ECONOMIC SPECIALIST - PROVINCIAL

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REQUIREMENTS: An NQF level 8 qualification (Honour’s Degree) in Economics. A minimum of 3 years’ experience in an economic environment. Background understanding of the 1993 System of National Accounts Model. Modelling and forecasting techniques. Database building. A valid driver’s license. People with disabilities without valid Driver’s licences will be assisted by the department to meet work related travel obligations. 
 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: Conduct provincial public policy analysis, economic feasibility and impact analysis, provincial expenditure and output trends and patterns. Compile the annual socio-economic review and outlook of the province. Compile of comprehensive economic analysis for the province. Provide inputs to the KZN provincial budget statement. Maintain the KZN statistical database and economic model. 
 
COMPETENCIES, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: Mathematical Economics. Econometrics. Statistics. Public Finance Management Act (PFMA). Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA). Division of Revenue Act (DoRA). Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA). Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE). Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB). Economic modelling packages. Treasury Regulations. Provincial Exchequer Act. Constitution (as amended). Treasury Regulations. PSRF (Public Service Regulatory Framework). Provincial Procurement Act and Regulations. PGDS (Provincial Growth and Development Strategy). PSRF (Public Service Regulatory Framework). Public Finance Management – Best practices. National Treasury Guideline documents. South Africa’s Fiscal and Monetary Policy. Provincial policy priorities. Budget formulation. Code of Conduct. Legislation applicable to allocated departments. Political and socio-economic environment surrounding allocated departments. Database construction. Verbal and written communication. Report writing and presentation. Research and data analysis. Analytical. Problem Solving. Proficiency in the use of MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint. Monitoring and forecasting. Basic project management. Budgeting and budgeting systems. Performance budgeting and strategic planning. Change management. Report writing. Statistical and quantitative analysis. Financial management. 
 
Enquiries: Mr. J Twala (033) 897 4605

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CLOSING DATE: 28 OCTOBER 2022 
 
Applicants who had previously applied are encouraged to re-apply. 

Targeted: African Males, African Females and people with disabilities who meet the requirements. 
 
Successful candidates will be subjected to security screening prior to employment 
 
The department will conduct reference checks with the HR of current and/or previous employer(s) apart from the referees listed. 
 
Applicants with foreign qualifications must attach an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Non-South African citizens who are permanent residency holders must submit a documentary proof. 
 
The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Treasury is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. As such, it is our intention to promote and uphold representivity in the Department in terms of race, gender and disability. 
 
The new Z83 application form for applying for employment became effective from the 1st of January 2021 and can be downloaded at www.dpsa.gov.za-vacancies. The Z83 must be accompanied by certified copies of qualifications (including senior certificate) and comprehensive Curriculum Vitae. 
 
Applicants are requested to provide Service records for all relevant experience, proof of management experience (where it is a requirement), job description for current position and certified copies of ID and driver’s license, academic record for all qualifications and a letter from the respective Human Resources for occupying acting positions. This information is requested to support the applicant’s CV and therefore failure to provide these may lead to an applicant being disqualified. 
 
Where an applicant has lost a certificate, ID or driver’s licence proof of application for a replacement must be attached and an affidavit explaining the loss must be attached. 
 
The Department discourages applications that are registered and will not be held responsible for applications sent via registered mail which are not collected from the post office. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application reaches the Department timeously. Should you not hear from the Department within 3 months of the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful. 
 
It is regretted that due to the large volumes of applications received, it is not possible for the Department to acknowledge receipt of same and that only those applicants that participate in the final selection processes (interviews) are notified of the outcome 
 
Applications, quoting the correct reference number must be forwarded to: The Head of Department, Provincial Treasury, and Directorate: Human Resources, P.O. Box 3613 PIETERMARITZBURG, 3201 or hand-delivered to 145 Chief Albert Luthuli, Pietermaritzburg, 3201 for the attention of Ms. S Ngema.

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