PARLIAMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA

 

 

 

PARLIAMENTARY BUDGET OFFICE (PBO)

 

DEPUTY DIRECTOR: FINANCE (IRC8453)

5 YEAR FIXED-TERM CONTRACT

We offer a market and industry competitive total to cost package.

 

The Parliamentary Budget Office (PBO) is a juristic person (entity) of Parliament established in terms of the Money Bills Amendment Procedure and Related Matters Act (Act 9 of 2009) as amended by the Money Bills Amendment Procedure and Related Matters Act (Act 13 of 2018). The PBO is headed by a Director as its Accounting Officer. In line with the Money Bills Act, the PBO is required to provide independent, objective, and professional advice and analysis to Parliament on matters related to the budget and other money Bills. The PBO supports the implementation of the Money Bills Act by undertaking research and analysis for the Finance and Appropriations Committees of Parliament, including ad-hoc support to other parliamentary committees

 

JOB SUMMARY

The Deputy Director: Finance is part of the PBO’s management team and plays a leading role in providing expert fiscal analysis (including both expenditure and revenue analysis), critical thinking and advice that would enhance the oversight performance of Parliamentary Committees during budget processes and processing of money bills. The successful candidate is required to have deep expertise of the South African tax policy landscape. As head of the Finance Cluster, the position requires a technically astute critical and strategic thinker with strong management, coordinating, and stakeholder engagement skills.

 

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL BE:

  • Fiscal Analysis
  • Budget Analysis
  • Strategic Research Leadership
  • Capacity building and mentoring
  • Stakeholder Management, Communication and Information dissemination
  • Strategic Management and Business Planning
  • Operations Management
  • Financial Management and Budgeting

 

TO QUALIFY, YOU MUST HAVE:

  • Grade 12 or NQF Level 4
  • A relevant NQF level 9 postgraduate qualification (Master’s) in Public Finance/Accounting or Economics or closely related fields
  • A minimum of 8 years’ relevant experience in strategic budget analysis, including expenditure and revenue analysis, of which at least 5 years must be at a managerial or senior specialist level within a similar or related environment.

 

THIS POSITION IS SUBJECT TO A 6 MONTHS’ PROBATION PERIOD.

 

IN ADDITION, YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO DEMOSTRATE THE FOLLOWING SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND JOB-RELATED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

  • Must demonstrate strategic leadership, possess in-depth knowledge of the practical application of South African fiscal policy, and show a proven track record in managing and empowering high-performance teams
  • Thorough knowledge of the South African legislative framework, specifically the Money Bills Amendment Procedure and Related Matters Act, the Financial Management of
  • Parliament and Provincial Legislatures Act (FMPPLA) and Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), and the Financial Management of Parliament Act (FMPA).
  • Expert knowledge of the South African tax landscape including engaging with complex tax debates beyond standard compliance models
  • Knowledge of Government Accounting, Auditing and Financial reporting practices and procedures
  • Ability to translate budgetary principles, policies, practices into co-ordinated system of budgetary reporting and compliance
  • Ability to prepare clear, high-quality written outputs and communicate complex ideas at all-levels, conferences and workshops as needed.
  • Ability to provide constructive comments on the work of others with the aim of ensuring high quality and rigorous outputs of the PBO.
  • Strong analytical, quantitative skills and demonstrated critical thinking with the ability to synthesise and translate complex data into clear, actionable advice
  • In-depth knowledge and expertise in Public Finance, economics and development and relevant related Fields.
  • Political acumen with deep knowledge and understanding of prevailing socio-political issues in South Africa and the sensitivities within the political environment.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) with an aptitude for using data tools to model fiscal scenarios

Strong tact and diplomacy skills, excellent interpersonal skills and excellent teamwork and collaboration skills

 

 

PLEASE NOTE: Only applications submitted via the I-recruitment platform will be processed. “Parliamentary Services Administration promotes and applies the principles of Affirmative action and equal opportunities”. Please attached certified copies of all your qualification certificates, ID and 3 contactable referees. Applicants that have not attached these copies will not be considered. Short listed candidates will be subject to a positive security clearance by the South Africa Police Service and State Security Agency (SSA), citizenship and qualification checks and competency-based assessments. If you do not you do not receive any response within two (2) months of the closing date, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. Parliament reserves the right not to make an appointment.

 

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EXTERNAL APPLICANTS

Person that has never been employed by Parliament

EX-EMPLOYEE

Person that was previously employed by Parliament including previously employed Interns and existing Interns

 

CLOSING DATE: 3 June 2026

 

“Parliamentary Services Administration promotes and applies the principles of Affirmative Action and equal opportunities”.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PARLIAMENTARY BUDGET OFFICE (PBO)

 

ANALYST- ECONOMICS (IRC8473)

5 YEAR FIXED TERM CONTRACT

We offer a market and industry competitive total to cost package.

 

The Parliamentary Budget Office (PBO) is a juristic person (entity) of Parliament established in terms of the Money Bills Amendment

Procedure and Related Matters Act (Act 9 of 2009) as amended by the Money Bills Amendment Procedure and Related Matters Act (Act 13 of 2018).

The PBO is headed by a Director as its Accounting Officer. In line with the Money Bills Act, the PBO is required to provide independent, objective, and professional advice and analysis to Parliament on matters related to the budget and other money Bills.

The PBO supports the implementation of the Money Bills Act by undertaking research and analysis for the Finance and Appropriations Committees of Parliament, including ad-hoc support to other parliamentary committees.

 

JOB SUMMARY

Critical application of different economic theories, knowledge, case studies, international experience and modelling with the aim of providing reality and evidence-based, objective advice and analysis to Parliament and its Committees.

 

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL BE:

  • Economic Research and Analysis
  • Budget Analysis
  • Fiscal Advice
  • Managing Projects
  • Annual Work Plans and Reporting
  • Communication and Information Dissemination

 

TO QUALIFY, YOU MUST HAVE:

  • Grade 12 or NQF Level 4
  • A postgraduate qualification Honours Degree in Economics, Development Economics, Political Economy or related fields
  • A relevant master’s degree (NQF Level 9) will be an added advantage
  • Minimum of at least 5 years relevant experience in Economic analysis or similar work experience

 

THIS POSITION IS SUBJECT TO A 6 MONTHS’ PROBATION PERIOD.

 

 

IN ADDITION, YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO DEMOSTRATE THE FOLLOWING SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND JOB-RELATED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

  • Sound research, critical analytical and reporting skills drawing on proficient understanding of reality-based economic theories and models
  • In-depth knowledge of public finance and budget analysis
  • Fiscal policy (including expenditure, revenue, tax, and sovereign debt) analysis and advice that considers different macroeconomic perspectives on fiscal policy
  • Familiarity with international agencies and financial institutions that regularly publish flagship reports, country studies, data, forecasts, working papers and other materials relevant to the PBO’s work
  • Thorough knowledge of the Money Bills Amendment Procedure and Related Matters Act and other legislation and regulations relevant for working on public finance and money bills issues
  • Advanced writing, critical thinking, analytical, quantitative and presentation skills.
  • Collaboration (Teamwork) and ability to work independently and methodically
  • In-depth knowledge and expertise in economics and budget analysis, including insights into different schools of economic thought
  • Keen awareness and sound understanding of prevailing socio-economic and political conditions and different theoretical interpretations of these conditions
  • Ability to critically understand and apply relevant economic frameworks, research methodologies, statistical and analytical tools to complex socio-economic issues
  • Fully conversant with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) as well as ability to use statistics software and economic models
  • Understanding of Government policy in relation to socio-economic needs, finance, economics, labour, international economic relations and other relevant fields
  • Ability to think and interact strategically and innovatively while exercising sound judgement.
  • Strong analytical, quantitative skills and demonstrated critical thinking with the ability to synthesise and translate complex data into clear, actionable advice
  • Political acumen with knowledge and understanding of prevailing socio-political issues in South Africa and the sensitivities within the political environment.

 

 

PLEASE NOTE: Only applications submitted via the I-recruitment platform will be processed. “Parliamentary Services Administration promotes and applies the principles of Affirmative action and equal opportunities”. Please attached certified copies of all your qualification certificates, ID and 3 contactable referees. Applicants that have not attached these copies will not be considered. Short listed candidates will be subject to a positive security clearance by the South Africa Police Service and State Security Agency (SSA), citizenship and qualification checks and competency-based assessments. If you do not you do not receive any response within two (2) months of the closing date, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. Parliament reserves the right not to make an appointment.



To Apply, Please Select the Appropriate Button Below:

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS

Person that has never been employed by Parliament

EX-EMPLOYEE

Person that was previously employed by Parliament including previously employed Interns and existing Interns

 

CLOSING DATE: 3 June 2026

 

“Parliamentary Services Administration promotes and applies the principles of Affirmative Action and equal opportunities”.