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NATIONAL TREASURY
 
The National Treasury is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women and the persons with disabilities in particular. It is intended to promote representivity through filling of these posts. Our buildings are accessible to people living with disabilities. 
 
 
NOTE : Applications should be accompanied by a comprehensive CV, fully completed Z83 (non-negotiable) and certified copies of qualifications and ID. Please forward your application in PDF format, quoting the relevant reference number and the name of the position on the subject line, to the e-mail address mentioned below. No late applications will be accepted. The National Treasury no longer accepts hand delivered or posted applications. 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. Qualifications and SA citizenship checks will be conducted on all short-listed candidates and, where applicable, additional checks will be conducted. 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 months of the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful. Note: The National Treasury reserves the right not fill the below-mentioned post.
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MANAGEMENT ECHELON
 
 
HEAD OF GOVERNMENT TECHNICAL ADVISORY CENTRE REF NO: GTAC HEAD/ 2020) 
Division: Government Technical Advisory Centre (GTAC) 
Purpose: The Government Technical Advisory Centre is accountable to the Minister of Finance and to the National Treasury as prescribed by the Public Service Act. We are looking for a talented and experienced professional with strong technical and managerial expertise in governance, finance, strategic leadership and operational management. It is expected of the successful candidate to lead, direct and drive the GTAC to attain its strategic goals in accordance with its mandate. 
SALARY : R1 978 533 – R2 228 820 per annum (all-inclusive remuneration package) 
CENTRE : Pretoria 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Postgraduate Degree in Management or Commerce (NQF level 8 and above), Successful completion of the Public Service Senior Management Leadership Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government available as an online course on www.thensg.gov.za, At least 10 years ‘management experience within a professional services or public sector environment, Excellent knowledge and understanding of the public sector political context including the statutory and regulatory prescripts, Demonstrated skills in mobilizing resources locally and internationally, Ability to negotiate, Proven ability in strategy formulation for achieving financial and non-financial results, Demonstrated capacity in organisational building/development and people management, Understanding of international donor agencies, Excellent professional written and verbal communication as well as interpersonal skills, Ability to communicate and interact with officials at all levels of government and to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies including the private sector and international co-operation partners. 
 
DUTIES : Take up a leadership role in the development and management of strategy and focus for the GTAC in line with Government priorities and objectives, Prudent financial management of resources with focus on production efficiency and service delivery, Contribute meaningfully in debates regarding policy, programmes and projects in capacity building within the public sector, Management of transformation, Be at the forefront of partnership development (donors) for the benefit of the entity and its mandate, Ongoing review and reporting of overall performance against set objectives, Management of communication strategy, media and industry representation, and promotion of the GTAC through appropriate forums. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Human Resources Tel No: 012 315 5100 
APPLICATIONS : e-mail to Recruit.EXEC@treasury.gov.za
 
CLOSING DATE : 21 September 2020 at 12:00 pm
 
 
 
 
 
CHIEF DIRECTOR: MODELLING AND FORECASTING REF NO: 049/ 2020 
Division: Economic Policy 
Purpose: To develop and maintain micro and macroeconomic models for policy analysis and forecasting in the research and analysis of trends in the domestic and international economies, e.g. monetary policy, exchange rate, trade policy, economic growth, balance of payments, investments and the labour market. 
SALARY : R1 251 183 – R1 495 956 per annum (all-inclusive remuneration package) 
CENTRE : Pretoria 
 
REQUIREMENTS : A minimum Degree in Economics/ Development Economics/ Mathematics. A minimum 5 years’ experience at a senior management level (Director) obtained in economics, including experience in modelling and forecasting policy analysis, Knowledge and experience in research and analysis of economic trends and principles, Thorough understanding of South African economic trends, data dissemination of information, Successful completion of the Public Service Senior Management Leadership Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government available as an online course on www.thensg.gov.za
 
DUTIES : Some key outputs include: Conceptualise and conduct research on macro-economic and micro-economic policy: Identify areas of research for further exploration and integration into policy and relevant strategic initiatives, Provide analytical support to National Treasury and other government agencies and stakeholders on macro-economic and micro-economic policy matters, Analyse Domestic and International Economic Trends, Provide inputs speeches, briefing notes and presentations on macro and micro issues for the Minister of Finance, Deputy Minister and Director-General, Engage foreign and domestic investors, ratings agencies and international organisations on the macroeconomic outlook, Provide a quarterly economic forecast of the economy and provide the way forward with regard to the forecasting of tax revenue Comment and Assess on Research on South Africa Economic Policy, Comment on IMF Article IV reports and policy papers and reports by ratings agencies, OECD economic assessments and relevant academic research, Provide qualitative comments and assessments of research on SA economic issues conducted outside the National Treasury, Provide conceptual outputs of work plan for committees (Stats Sub-committee) Coordinate all National Treasury views on Economic Policy in a report format, Share research findings within into committees during meetings Develop Presentations for requisite Data, Graphs and Research, Arrange for formal presentations to integrate into policy analysis and budget process, Provide an economic outlook in presentations for the utilisation of the Director-General and Minister of Finance, Communicate the views of the Economic Policy and National Treasury to external parties Develop and Maintain Models on the Management of Databases Develop and maintain sets of economic models, including the National Treasury forecasting model, CGE models, small macro models and tax forecasting models, Improve existing models and concurrently developing new models in response to policy questions and future challenges, Maintain the security of data models integrity and databases by encrypting information.
 
ENQUIRIES : Human Resources on Tel No: (012) 315 5100 
APPLICATIONS : e-mail to Recruit.EP@treasury.gov.za
 
CLOSING DATE : 21 September 2020 at 12:00 pm



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CHIEF DIRECTOR: MACRO-ECONOMIC POLICY REF NO: 054/ 2020 
Division: Economic Policy 
Purpose: To provide research and analysis of trends in the domestic and international economies on macro-economic policy formulation, that include monetary policy, exchange rate, trade policy, economic growth, balance of payments, investment and the labour market. 
SALARY : R1 251 183 – R1 495 956 per annum (all-inclusive remuneration package) 
CENTRE : Pretoria 
 
REQUIREMENTS : A minimum Bachelor’s degree in Economics’/ Development Economics. A minimum 5 years’ experience at a senior managerial level (Director) obtained in policy analysis and research, Knowledge and experience of analysis of economic trends and principles, Thorough understanding of South African economic trends and sources of data and information, Knowledge of principles of research methodology and policy dissemination, Successful completion of the Public Service Senior Management Leadership Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government available as an online course on www.thensg.gov.za
 
DUTIES : Some key outputs include: Conceptualise and Conduct Research on Macro-economic Policy: Identify areas of research for integration in policy papers on issues linked to the NT strategic plan in alignment of Outcome 4, pertaining to macro-economic policy, Initiate research on aggregate demand, inflation, the exchange rates, investment, trade policy, growth and the labour market, Provide support to stakeholders and other government agencies within the economic cluster and the Presidency, Analyse and comment on Cabinet papers in the promotion and enhancement of macro-economic policy matters, Analyse Domestic and International Economic Trends: Analyse the latest trends in the domestic and international economies related to macro-economic policy formulation, Review monetary policy, exchange rates, trade policy, economic growth, balance of payments, investment and labour markets in the improvement and integration of macro-economic policy, Engage foreign and domestic investors, ratings agencies and international organisations on the future macro-economic outlook for South Africa, Provide Qualitative Comments and Assessments of Research: Provide comments on IMF Article IV reports and policy papers, reports by ratings agencies, OECD economic assessments and other relevant academic research papers, Conceptualise outputs and coordinate logistics for the Macro-Economic Standing Committee between National Treasury and South African Reserve Bank, Facilitate the formation of inputs into bilateral meetings between the Minister of Finance and the Governor of the South African Reserve Bank, Coordinate n of inputs between subcommittees and the Standing Committee on Financial Markets and Banking, Stakeholders Engagement and Coordination: Engage stakeholders and contribute to macro-economic policy of the Budget Review and MTBPS of the budget process, Coordinate inputs from stakeholders and respond to speeches, briefing notes and parliamentary questions on macro-economic matters, Provide inputs to assumptions and discussions on macro-economic forecasts, Participate in domestic roadshows in support of the Asset and Liability Management Division perpetuating National Treasury’s views on the economy to current and potential investors. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Human Resources on Tel No: (012) 315 5100 
APPLICATIONS : e-mail to Recruit.EP@treasury.gov.za
 
CLOSING DATE : 21 September 2020 at 12:00 pm 
 
 
 
 
 
DIRECTOR: PUBLIC FINANCE REF NO: 048/ 2020 
Division: Public Finance 
Purpose: To co-ordinate and strategically monitor the relevant sector(s) in government in the development of financial planning and budgeting, financial management, expenditure and support of service delivery initiatives for policy development and implementation in the sector 
SALARY : R1 057 326 per annum (all-inclusive remuneration package) 
CENTRE : Pretoria 
 
REQUIREMENT : A Degree in economic sciences/ development studies/ social sciences or related fields, 5 years’ experience at a Middle/Senior Managerial level , strategic management, including management of policy processes and project management , In-depth knowledge of policy development and implementation in the relevant sector(s) , Detailed knowledge of: the South African public finance terrain, especially government policy processes, budget processes and financial management (PFMA & TRs) and intergovernmental fiscal relations ,if applicable, Approaches to poverty eradication, inequality and related development issues in South Africa, Relevant sector specific knowledge, Successful completion of the Public Service Senior Management Leadership Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government available as an online course on www.thensg.gov.za  
 
DUTIES : Some key Outputs include: Monitoring and implementation of Financial Planning and Budgeting: Monitor financial management and budgeting impacts on departmental and public entity and implement relevant policy initiatives , Review the annual budget process, sectoral expenditure review processes and workings of relevant technical committees, Maintain sound relationships with key stakeholders in the sectors and pursue a process of modernisation and reform, Communicate latest trends and processes for implementation in annual budget process and escalate to stakeholders Budget analysis and financial planning: Provide strategic direction in government sectoral financing, financing mechanisms and levels of funding , Co-ordinate the analysis of budget submissions and budgetary contributions to budget documentation (Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement, Budget Review, and Estimates of National Expenditure (ENE and the adjusted ENE) , Plan and provide inputs in fiscal and budget processes, prioritise budget co-ordination, inputs into the overall fiscal framework, division of revenue, and national main and adjustment estimates , Create a platform for budget reform and the development of three-year budgets (MTEF) cycle, key service delivery and performance indicators and the integration of strategic planning and annual performance plans with the budget Financial management, expenditure and service delivery: Develop and maintain internal reporting systems and databases for the IYM and SCOA reports as well as service delivery, Oversee the implementation of the Public Finance Management Act and DORA, if applicable , Advise and monitor the implementation and interpretation of the Treasury Regulations Policy analysis and implementation: Analysis of policies and advice to the Ministry of Finance, National Treasury and other stakeholders, Participate in sectoral policy processes, institutional reform & implementation, provide support for strengthening coherence of policy processes, undertake policy analysis and costing. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Human Resources on Tel No: (012) 315 5100 
APPLICATIONS : e-mail to Recruit.PF@treasury.gov.za
 
CLOSING DATE : 21 September 2020 at 12:00 pm