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NATIONAL TREASURY 
 
BUDGET OFFICE DIVISION 
SENIOR POLICY ANALYST: FISCAL POLICY 
Remuneration Package R869,007.00 per annum (All-incl.)
Reference: (Ref. S095/2019) 
Pretoria 
 
 
The incumbent will be required to: To provide analysis and research on the interaction between fiscal policy and the economy as well as supporting the development of the budget framework used by government in achieving social and economic development. 
 
Qualifications and experience requirements: An honours Degree in Economics/ Finance/ Mathematics and applied mathematics as a minimum • A minimum 4 years’ experience obtained in economics analysis and research or financial research • Experience in policy development and communication is also valued • Knowledge of mathematics and statistics will be an advantage. 
 
Some key outputs include: Fiscal framework • Provide analysis of key fiscal variables including revenue, expenditure and debt • Assist in developing and maintaining the fiscal framework including scenarios • Analyse key fiscal balances to enhance understanding of sustainability, savings and investment. 
Medium Term Budget Policy Statement and Budget Review • Provide and ensure an appropriate and consistent presentation of fiscal policy content and numbers across chapters and annexures • Support the production of the fiscal chapter, including associated tables and data development, for credibility • Support the production of the Question and Answer document, people’s guide to the budget and budget highlights. Economic forecasting • Liaise with internal and external stakeholders over the trajectory of elements related to fiscal sustainability. • Provide forecast on the modelling and variables related to the long-term sustainability of the fiscus • Fiscal policy implications and responses to quarterly macroeconomic forecasts • Participate in the quarterly macroeconomic forecasting process. Research and development • Initiate economic research, analysis and the relation to fiscal policy. • Provide research into the levels of the various fiscal indicators and their implications for sustainability, growth, and development • Engage stakeholders on broader economic issues, drawing particular attention to the role and impact of government.
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Applications may be sent via e-mail to recruit.bo@treasury.gov.za
 
CLOSING DATE: 23 DECEMBER 2019 AT 12:00 PM. 
 
Please note: We only accept applications sent via email to the above mentioned email address in a PDF format. The National Treasury no longer accepts hand delivered or posted applications. 
 
Please also ensure that you read the full advert for guidance on how to send your applications. 
 
For further information regarding the positions please visit our careers page http://www.treasury.gov.za/careers/default.aspx  or contact: Ms Lorraine Pale 012 406 9087
 
The National Treasury is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women and the persons with disabilities in particular. Our buildings are accessible to people with disabilities. Applications should be accompanied by a fully completed Z83 (non-negotiable) comprehensive CV in pdf format and originally certified copies of qualifications and ID. Please forward your application, quoting the relevant reference number and the full name of the position on the subject line of the email, to the e-mail address mentioned. Kindly note: applications that are not compliant with the above requests will not be consider. The Department reserves the right not to fill the post. Please note: All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the Department. Successful candidates will be appointed on probation for the period of twelve (12) months into the prescribed rules. All short-listed candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks and the successful candidate will undergo security vetting. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). If you have not received feedback from the National Treasury within 3 month of the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.