Jobs at National Treasury

Reference No: S013/2024

Purpose of the Role

• To develop new economic models in alignment with specific policy questions and enhance current models for the attainment of sound policy analysis to the stakeholders.

Qualification/s Requirements

• A Grade 12 is required coupled with a minimum Bachelor’s degree (equivalent to NQF level 7) in any of the following disciplines: Economics or Mathematical Economics or Econometrics;
• A minimum 4 years experience of which 2 years should be at an Assistant Director level or equivalent obtained within the application of various econometric techniques and software;
• Knowledge and experience in economic research; 
• Experience in econometric analysis and model building; and
• Knowledge and experience in model programming.

Key Performance Areas

Develop and Align Models to Specific Policy Questions: 

• Initiate research in the identification of innovative economic modelling techniques and propose implementation;
• Develop economic models in response to policy questions and challenges; and
• Provide inputs in the formulation of policies to determine their economic impact in the economy. 

Review and Enhance Models: 

• Frequently review current and future models and propose adjustments;
• Initiate improvements for consultation and implementation of models;
• Assist with the design of models to reflect the overall economic theory; and
• Provide simulations of projected scenarios within the National Treasury and other related government departments. 

Policy Analysis and Development: 

• Provide theoretical and well-researched reports that would align model outcomes to related policy questions;
• Scrutinise policy and analyse the latest trends for developmental purposes; and
• Provide inputs for improvement and development of econometric modelling. 

Stakeholder Engagement and Research: 

• Engage with recognised international institutions on the latest economic models and other relevant information;
• Perform research on planned topics and provide data for future usage; and
• Attend forums and workshops on the latest developments in econometric research and related developments for integration within policy.

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Reference No: S011/2024

Purpose of the Role

• To implement and follow-up on labour relations matters within the National Treasury.

Qualification/s Requirements

• A Grade 12 is required coupled with a minimum National Diploma (equivalent to NQF level 6) or Bachelor’s degree (equivalent to NQF level 7) in any of the following disciplines: Human Resources Management or Employment Relations or Labour Relations;
• A minimum 3 years’ experience obtained in Employment Relations services; and
• Knowledge of the broader public service framework on Labour Relations. 

Key Performance Areas

Grievances and Complains: 

• Investigate grievances lodged in alignment with policy and procedures;
• Apply prescripts in accordance with the lodging of investigations and the resolving of grievances;
• Assist in the evaluation of investigation reports received and formulate the outcome of an investigation;
• Engage and refer grievances to the Public Service Commission for further investigation;
• Provide feedback on outcomes emanating from the Public Service Commission’s investigation; and
• Prepare grievances to stakeholders for their inputs. 

Misconducts: 

• Draft appointment letter for the appointment of IO’s and PO’s;
• Scrutinize reports and requests and issue a formal charge to an employee accused of misconduct;
• Guide stakeholders on application of discipline relating to misconduct;
• Assist with the involve of law enforcement agencies in high profile cases when required;
• Process requests for the suspension of employees based on merit of the situation;
• Assist with the drafting of charges on misconduct and serve charge sheets on an employee;
• Arrange disciplinary hearings and record proceedings in the meeting for record purposes;
• Implement policies and maintain procedural and substantive consistency in misconduct cases;
• Assist in arranging the effect of sanctions pronounced during a disciplinary hearing; 
• Engage the outcome of disciplinary hearing to the affected employee; and
• Prepare misconduct reports to different stakeholders and an appeal request to the Minister of Finance.

General Public Sector Bargaining Council Engagements: 

• Assist with the serving of copies of referral forms of disputes are filed by the applicant;
• Represent the Department in conciliation hearings at the PSCBC, GPSSBC and CCMA;
• Prepare documents and brief legal representatives on cases and assist them during the duration of cases; and
• Assist with the implementation of awards issued by the Commissioner.

Collective Bargaining: 

• Assist with the facilitation and functioning of the internal collective bargaining structures;
• Serve as the secretariat to the Task Team and prepare discussion documents for meetings; and
• Assist in the interpretation and application of agreements.

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Reference No: S007/2024

Purpose of the Role

• To maintain and administer the optimal utilisation of transversal systems (BAS,LOGIS, Safety-web, Vulindlela and Persal) within the National Treasury.

Qualification/s Requirements

• A Grade 12 is required coupled with a minimum National Diploma (equivalent to NQF level 6) or Bachelor’s degree (equivalent to NQF level 7) in any of the following disciplines: Financial Management or Accounting or Information Management or Financial Information Systems; 
• A minimum 3 years’ experience in the financial management/ accounting environment;
•  Knowledge and experience of transversal systems operations within the public service (Persal, BAS, LOGIS and Vulindlela); and
•  Knowledge and experience of the public service policy framework on systems governance and management.

Key Performance Areas

Maintain Transversal User Profiles Code Structures: 

• Amend and add user profiles and the consideration and approval of requests for allocation of functions;
• Review irregular system activities and report those irregularities to alert relevant stakeholders;
• Keep record of user profiles and changes for audit purposes

Training and Technical Support: 

• Co-ordinate BAS, LOGIS, PERSAL and Vulindlela training with SITA; 
• Provide one-on-one training if required;
• Attend user forums and inform users of changes affecting the operation of the systems;
• Conduct workshop and awareness sessions on the optimal utilisation of transversal systems within the National Treasury;
• Assist with release of new functions to production;
• Liaise with IT technical and SITA in the resolving of system errors; and
•  Assist stakeholders with the clearing of payments and commitments on the suspense files.

Monitor,Reporting and Problem Solving: 

• Monitor the utilisation of the transversal systems and make recommendations to?enhance utilisation;
• Report on challenges to eradicate potential risks to transversal systems;
• Monitor exceptions, outstanding transactions, and incorrect allocations and alert stakeholders in compliance with financial and year-end closures; and
• Escalate system errors on receipt of notification thereof and follow-up on resolution of problems.

Systems Governance: 

• Comply with departmental policies, prescripts and instructions;
• Perform research and provide data for future usage;
• Adhere to AGSA prescribes in the minimising of risk that can materialise in an audit finding; and
• Assist with the provision of requests pertaining to information demands from the Audit committee.

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Purpose of the Role

To advice the National Treasury on fiscal policy developments within the public finance and medium-term budget framework that supports government initiatives in the achievement of social and economic development.

Qualification/s Requirements

• A Grade 12 is required coupled with a minimum Bachelor’s degree (equivalent to NQF level 7) in any of the following disciplines: Economics or Public Administration or Public Finance;
• A minimum 5 years’ experience at a senior management level (Director) obtained within an economic and fiscal developmental policy environment;
• Knowledge and experience in managing complex environment issues;
• Knowledge and experience of the broader government Fiscal Policy framework on public finance;
• In-depth knowledge and experience of the Public Sector Budget process; and
• Successful completion of the Nyukela Public Service Senior Management Leadership Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government available as an online course on https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/, prior to finalisation of an appointment.

Key Performance Areas

Medium Term Budget: 

• Develop a sustainable fiscal policy and budget framework in the development of an annual budget review and medium-term budget policy statement publication; and
• Provide fiscal and financial advice on the budget framework, extra budgetary accounts, and other public finances.

Economic Focusing:

• Develop a platform for the provision of a prudent economic forecasting model, Develop fiscal variables for the MTEF and forecasting process. 

Fiscal Framework: 

• Develop an adequate and comprehensive fiscal framework for the public service, develop policy of key fiscal variables, including revenue expenditure, and debt performance. 

Stakeholder Engagement: 

• Engage the DG and Minister of Finance on a sustainable fiscal policy approach in support of the broader budget frameworks;
• Liaise with internal stakeholders in the National Treasury on matters relating to fiscal framework; and
• Inform external stakeholders the fiscal stance and its effect on the economy to the private sector.

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Reference No: S008/2024

Purpose of the Role

• To manage and oversee the internal control functions in compliance with the Public Finance Management Act, 1999 and the Treasury Regulations.

Qualification/s Requirements

• A Grade 12 is required coupled with a minimum National Diploma (equivalent to NQF level 6) or Bachelor’s degree (equivalent to NQF level 7) in any of the following disciplines: Accounting or Internal Audit or Financial Management;
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in obtained an accounting environment with specific reference to financial reporting, compliance monitoring, internal control and risk management;
• Knowledge and experience of exposure in internal control;
• Knowledge and experience of exposure in financial reporting; and
• Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations. 

Key Performance Areas

Organisational culture and performance:

• Review mid-year and annual financial statements;
• Monitor the financial management policies, prescripts and procedures for compliance;
• Monitor compliance on governance framework for conformity;
• Maintain and monitor the entity databases, BAS and Safety web in accordance with the relevant prescripts;
• Monitor reviews pertaining to departmental losses and confirm clearance for recording in the Loss Control Register with supporting documentation; and
• Monitor and confirm budget manager’s specimen signature and delegations. 

Organisational Assets and Resources Verification: 

• Conform to client charter standards and provide prompt feedback, assistance and resolution to client queries;
• Update filing system with accounting and financial information in line with relevant prescripts;
• Comply to internal control measures pertaining to source documents and strengthen the risks in documents control and security of info;
• Prepare and/or review information/details to be included in departmental reports as prescribed;
• Verify information /details contained in departmental reports for correctness and appropriateness; and
• Assist in the implementation of financial norms and standards and engage with stakeholders through the Financial Management information and awareness sessions. 

Monitoring and Compliance:

• Monitor the implementation and alignment of internal policies and procedures pertaining to their application in business;
• Review the application of prescribed policy and procedures for enhancement;
• Monitor the application and procedures pertaining to systems, eg, BAS and Persal and suggest remedial solutions;
• Monitor the department’s contract management compliance against prescribed regulations. 

Policy Development: 

• Analyze relevant policies and frameworks for alignment with internal processes and procedures;
• Initiate benchmarking on internal control processes for implementation into the broader business; and
• Provide inputs into policy, prescripts, guidelines and related control measures. 

Audit Coordination:

• Oversee the coordination of internal audits within the internal control unit, as well as the external audit of the department;
• Monitor and record auditor’s requests for information; and
• Monitor and record auditor’s communication of audit findings as well as comments from management.

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Reference No: S018/2024

Purpose of the Role

To provide advice to municipalities and their entities in budget preparation, monitoring and implementation. In addition, evaluation and assessment of these municipal budget from a performance perspective taking financial and non-financial information into consideration.

Qualification/s Requirements

• A Grade 12 is required coupled with a minimum Bachelor’s degree (equivalent to NQF level 7) in any of the following disciplines: Economics or Public Finance or Accounting or Commerce;
• A minimum 5 years’ experience at a middle management level (Deputy Director) obtained in Local Government planning, financing and budgeting;
• Knowledge and experience in the application of the MFMA, within the Local Government set-up;
• Knowledge and experience of the Local Government operational aspects and the publication of information;
• Knowledge and experience in the dissemination of data and information;
• Knowledge and experience in report writing and analysis of financial information; and
• Successful completion of the Nyukela Public Service Senior Management Leadership Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government available as an online course on https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/, prior to finalisation of an appointment.

Key Performance Areas

Strategic Budget Oversight and Support: 

• Provide strategic guidance on the budget preparation process of Local Government;
• Monitor and assess municipal budgets and facilitate alignment with broad national priorities;
• Participate in annual budget visits to municipalities for oversight and support; and
• Formulate budget assessment reports to support the utilisation of the following municipal stakeholders: National Treasury, Minister of Finance, TCF, Budget Council, Budget Forum, PCC, SCoF in the NCOP and Cabinet. 

Implementation and Monitoring of Municipal Budgets: 

• Monitor revenue and expenditure utilisation within municipalities and formulate corrective steps for implementation;
• Co-ordinate municipal mid-year budget and performance assessment practices; and
• Verify information for correctness contained in budget statements and reports prior to publication. 

Intergovernmental Budget Co-ordination: 

• Coordinate budget and financial data for the MTBPS, Budget Review and other National Treasury publications;
• Compile a chapter on the bi-annual Local Government Budget and Expenditure Review;
• Contribute to provincial and municipal CFO Forum meetings by presenting the status quo on municipal finances, their challenges and possible solutions; and
• Provide advice to sector departments in dealing with municipal budget and their finances and provide solutions on disputes between organs of state. 

Financial Management and Budget Reform: 

• Promote financial management awareness within municipalities through information sessions and circulars;
• Provide guidance and monitor budget implementation in alignment with the MFMA within municipalities;
• Provide guidance to municipalities on prudent financial management practices in line with funding compliance methodology based on tabled and adopted budgets; and
• Assist with the maintenance of the financial and non-financial database in line with the budget reform.

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Reference No: S015/2024

Purpose of the Role

• To assist with the development of new economic models in response to specific policy questions and improve current models for the delivering sound policy analysis to the Economic Policy Unit, National Treasury and government as a whole.

Qualification/s Requirements

• A Grade 12 is required coupled with a minimum Bachelor’s Degree (equivalent to NQF level 7) in any of the following disciplines: Econometrics or Mathematic or Economics;
• A minimum 3 years’ experience in econometric techniques and software;
• Knowledge and experience of economic research;
• Experience in econometric analysis and model building; and
• Knowledge and experience in modelling programming. 

Key Performance Areas

Development of models in response to specific policy needs:

• Identify new economic modelling techniques and propose implementation of relevant models;
• Assist in the utilisation of appropriate modelling techniques to develop economic models in line with policy needs;and
• Provide inputs in the formulation of policies to assist with the economic stimulation of growth in the economy. 

Review current models and recommend improvements: 

• Review models and make recommendations that will improve their longevity;
• Recommend improvements to models for consultation and implementation thereof;
• Assist in the design of models reflecting the economic theory and its impacts; and
• Provide simulations of projected scenarios of proposed models in consultation with internal and external stakeholders.

 Policy Analysis and development: 

• Provide theoretical analysis on linked model outcomes aligned to specific policy needs;
• Assist with the analysis of relevant policies for development; and
• Initiate research on current and future models and provide an informed projected analysis for integration. 

Stakeholder Engagement and Research: 

• Assist with research related projects for the development of models;
• Engage with recognised international institutions on latest economic model trends and other relevant information for implementation; and
• Perform research and provide data for future usage.

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Reference No: S009/2024

Purpose of the Role

• To assist with the implementation and follow-up of labour relations matters within the National Treasury.

Qualification/s Requirements

• A Grade 12 is required coupled with a minimum National Diploma (equivalent to NQF level 6) or Bachelor’s degree (equivalent to NQF level 7) in any of the following disciplines: Human Resources Management or Employment Relations or Labour Relations;
• A minimum 2 years’ experience obtained in Employment Relations services; and
• Knowledge of the broader public service framework on Labour Relations.

Key Performance Areas

Grievances and Complains: 

• Investigate grievances lodged in alignment with policy and procedures;
• Apply prescripts in accordance with the lodging of investigations and the resolving of grievances
• Assist in the evaluation of investigation reports received and formulate the outcome of an investigation
• Engage and refer grievances to the Public Service Commission for further investigation;
• Provide feedback on outcomes emanating from the Public Service Commission’s investigation; and
• Prepare grievances to stakeholders for their inputs.

Misconducts: 

• Draft appointment letter for the appointment of IO’s and PO’s;
• Scrutinize reports and requests and issue a formal charge to an employee accused of misconduct;
• Guide stakeholders on application of discipline relating to misconduct;
• Assist with the involve of law enforcement agencies in high profile cases when required;
• Process requests for the suspension of employees based on merit of the situation;
• Assist with the drafting of charges on misconduct and serve charge sheets on an employee;
• Arrange disciplinary hearings and record proceedings in the meeting for record purposes;
• Implement policies and maintain procedural and substantive consistency in misconduct cases;
• Assist in arranging the effect of sanctions pronounced during a disciplinary hearing;
• Engage the outcome of disciplinary hearing to the affected employee;
• Prepare misconduct reports to different stakeholders and an appeal request to the Minister of Finance. 

General Public Sector Bargaining Council Engagements: 

• Assist with the serving of copies of referral forms of disputes are filed by the applicant;
• Represent the Department in conciliation hearings at the PSCBC, GPSSBC and CCMA; 
• Prepare documents and brief legal representatives on cases and assist them during the duration of cases; and
• Assist with the implementation of awards issued by the Commissioner.

 Collective Bargaining: 

• Assist with the facilitation and functioning of the internal collective bargaining structures;
• Serve as the secretariat to the Task Team and prepare discussion documents for meetings; and
• Assist in the interpretation and application of agreements.