NATIONAL TREASURY

 
 
MANAGEMENT ECHELON
 
 
CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICER REF NO: S097/2019 
Division: Office of the Chief Procurement Officer (OCPO) 
Purpose: Modernise the state procurement system to be fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective. Enable an efficient, economic, effective and transparent utilisation of financial and other resources including state assets, to improve service delivery. Promote, support and enforce the transparent and effective management of state procurement and the sound stewardship of government assets and resources. 
SALARY : R1 521 591 - R1 714 074 per annum (all-inclusive remuneration package) 
CENTRE : Pretoria 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An NQF level 8 (Honours) in Accounting/Management/Supply Chain Management/Finance. A Masters (NQF level 9) in Supply Chain Management qualification will be an added advantage. 8 - 10 years’ experience at a senior managerial level obtained in a large-scale public and private sector procurement institution. Knowledge and experience in strategic sourcing, contract administration, and business transformation acumen. Proven experience in successfully transforming and modernising procurement within a large public entity, multi-national corporation and/or government department. Experience with Oracle, SAP and/or other equivalent procurement systems. Proven experience in managing a broad variety of spend categories and an achievement in cost reduction strategies. 
 
DUTIES : Some key outputs include: Improve performance and efficacy of the state procurement system: Enhance the national procurement framework, procurement architecture and regulations to be aligned and responsive to government policies. Enhance the state procurement system to address the development of small and medium enterprises (SMEs), public-private partnerships (PPPs), green procurement and sustainable procurement practices. Enhance procurement norms and standards, which includes select item codification, catalogues, category and commodity management. Establish a procurement research capability to support knowledge and information management, which will include procurement data analysis, market trends, forecasts, innovations, business intelligence, category management, classified spend data, process improvement and benchmarks. Improve governments interface with stakeholders (for example, ease of doing business with government, government policy, and strategic partners). Procurement governance, monitoring and compliance: Promote, monitor, assess and enforce compliance with established procurement measures, including procurement policies, regulations, norms and standards. Develop, implement and monitor procurement performance standards and measurement metrics (performance management system). Monitor the performance of state procurement in respect of achieving ‘value for money’ and service delivery. Monitor supplier performance. Develop and implement reporting and review systems for procurement-related information. Analyse procurement data to identify unacceptable trends, assist with recommendations and implement corrective measures. Investigate procurement systems and recommend improvements. Investigate complaints/accusations of procurement-related malpractices and facilitate interventions which may include cancellation of bid processes and/or initiation of disciplinary or criminal charges. Establish required organisational and governance structures, and strategic networks for improved collaboration, accountability and transparency. Strategic procurement for the Government of SA: Improve the performance and efficacy of the state procurement system as it pertains to strategic procurement, including capital projects, infrastructure and resources. Support the development of the state procurement system to address the development of small and medium enterprises (SMEs), green procurement and sustainable procurement practices. Modernise state procurement by leveraging information technology as it pertains to strategic procurement. Develop and implement a national procurement strategy and/or a framework for critical and high value procurement projects to drive efficiencies and continuous improvement across government. Manage the client interface with National Treasury for all complex, critical, high-value and/or high-risk procurement projects through their full project lifecycle. Contract management: Manage transversal and term contracts for common goods and services, critical materials and resources. Manage vendor selection, product selection, vendor management, tender processing and management, catalogue/vendor bulletin database management, management information, and quarterly Gazette publications. Procurement capacity development and client support: Develop and implement minimum competencies required to perform procurement functions in government, including processes for the vetting of procurement officers; and career-development practices for procurement officials to maximise their human potential. Develop and implement national interventions that will contribute to improved procurement capacity and performance. Promote and maintain a procurement culture that embodies professional integrity and ethics. Provide support to all stakeholders on procurement matters through advice, guidance and technical assistance. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms Caroline Modibane on Tel No: (012) 315 5092. 
APPLICATIONS : may be sent via e-mail to Recruit.EXEC@treasury.gov.za

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DEPUTY DIRECTOR-GENERAL: BUDGET OFFICE REF NO: S098/2019 
Division: Budget Office (BO) 
Purpose: Provide fiscal and budgetary policy advice, oversee preparation of National Budget, co-ordinate the Medium Term Expenditure Planning process, facilitate International Development Co-operation and regulate Public Private Partnership.
SALARY : R1 521 591 - R1 714 074 per annum (all-inclusive remuneration package) 
CENTRE : Pretoria 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate post graduate degree (NQF level 8) in Economics/Public Finance/Public Policy/Business Administration/Management recognised by SAQA. 8 - 10 years relevant Senior Management experience with 5 years’ experience in public finance and fiscal planning. Sound strategic leadership and visionary capability. Policy formulation and analysis. Knowledge and understanding of South African fiscal policy. Extensive knowledge of budget systems and government accounting methods. The ability to persuade and negotiate at all levels. Problem solving and innovative capability. People management and empowerment. 
 
DUTIES : Some key outputs include: Budget Process and Budget Reform Programme: Manage the national budget process Coordinate the Ministers’ Committee on the Budget process. Provide strategic advice on a range of issues relating to the budget, fiscal policy, infrastructure delivery and budget reform. Public Finance Statistics: Produce the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement and Budget review. Produce the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement and Budget review the Estimates of National Expenditure and appropriate legislation. Coordinate the process of advising the Minister on the Budget Speech. Present public finance statistics according to function and economic classification, for consolidated general government. Fiscal and Budget Framework: Align the division of revenue between national, provincial and local government with the budget framework and medium-term expenditure priorities. Ensure a budget framework onsistent with government’s fiscal policy guidelines and public expenditure priorities. Governance and Accountability in Public Entities: Improve the quality and use of performance information for departments and public entities in budget decision making. Guide the regulation of public entities. Implement a governance and financial management monitoring and compliance system in public entities. Official Development Assistance (ODA): Align ODA funding decisions with the budget process. Support departments and donors to facilitate international development cooperation agreements. Public Sector Remuneration Analysis and Forecasting: Improve stakeholder understanding of the implications of changes in remuneration policy and wage settlements on public sector wage bill. Communicate policy analysis and forecasting results. Generate accurate and timeous insight into changes in government compensation and its trends. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms Caroline Modibane on Tel No: (012) 315 5092. 
APPLICATION : may be sent via e-mail to Recruit.EXEC@treasury.gov.za  
 
 
 
 
 
DEPUTY DIRECTOR-GENERAL: ECONOMIC POLICY REF NO: S099/2019 
Division: Economic Policy (EP) 
Purpose: Promote macro-economic stability and job creation, advise on fiscal, monetary, sectoral and real economic policies including overseeing economic modelling on the impact of such policies and forecasting for the annual budget. Research, analyse and recommend monetary, labour market and macroeconomic policy interventions in the evaluation of real sector economic developments based on applicable policies and targets monitoring global development architecture and practices that impact on developing countries. 
SALARY : R1 521 591 - R1 714 074 per annum (all-inclusive remuneration package) 
CENTRE : Pretoria 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate post graduate degree (NQF level 8) in Economics/Public Finance/Public Policy/ Business Administration/Management recognised by SAQA. Training in Econometrics will be an added advantage.8 - 10 years relevant Senior Management experience with 5 years’ experience in policy research and broad understanding of economics. Knowledge and experience of a broad understanding of economics principles and applied mathematics. Knowledge and experience of econometrics principles and dissemination of statistical data sources Knowledge and experience of economic analysis and research. Policy formulation and analysis. Extensive knowledge of economic analysis and research for government departments, agencies, public sector regulators, financial institutions, research institutions of academic institutions. Extensive knowledge of budget systems and government accounting methods. Sound strategic leadership and visionary capability. The ability to liaise with internal and external stakeholders and network widely. The ability to persuade and negotiate at all levels. Problem solving and innovative capability. People management and empowerment. Financial Management. 
 
DUTIES : Some key outputs include: Macro and Micro-Economic Modelling: Develop and implement macroeconomic models and enhance capacity in the refinement of existing models. Initiate research on a range of identified modelling simulations for implementation. Provide macro-economic forecasts figures for budgetary inputs. Analyse macro and micro economic policy and monitoring and advice on their integration in all sectors of the economy. Economy and Policy Development: Provide inputs and advice on trade, labour and monetary policies for consideration. Conduct research on a broad range of economic policy determinations for implementation. Initiate macroeconomic forecasts interventions for possible integration into the National Budget. Provide comprehensive inputs to the MTBPS and National Budget processes. Propose interventions that will stimulate economic growth and enable future projections for utilisation and implementation Economic Research Capacity: Establish an economic research capacity in conjunction with academic research institutions to promote growth. Manage the collaborative programme "Southern Africa-towards inclusive economic development with stakeholders. Establish a secure data facility for the usage e of tax administration and other data Macro-Economic Stability: Provide support to the Ministry in respect of speeches, presentations and briefing notes Monitor and developing an exchange rate monetary policy framework to support competitiveness, price stability and economic growth. Develop policy that support sustainable economic growth, enhance employment creation, equality and transformation. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms Caroline Modibane on Tel No: (012) 315 5092. 
APPLICATIONS : may be sent via e-mail to Recruit.EXEC@treasury.gov.za