Government Technical Advisory Centre Vacancies

ANNEXURE F

GOVERNMENT TECHNICAL ADVISORY CENTRE (GTAC)
The GTAC is an equal-opportunity employer and encourages applications from women and people with
disabilities. Our buildings are accessible to people with disabilities and reasonable accommodation is

provided for persons with disabilities.

APPLICATIONS : Only online applications will be accepted. Applications not accompanied by a
comprehensive CV and a fully completed Z83 form will not be considered.
Please register, or if you are already registered, sign in and apply for this
position on the GTAC eRecruitment website
https://erecruitment.gtac.gov.za/erecruitment/

CLOSING DATE : 10 April 2026 at 12h00 pm.
NOTE : Only South African Citizens, and Permanent Residents need apply as per PSR
2016. Applications should be accompanied by a duly completed and signed
Z83 form (obtainable from any Public Service department). The post title and
reference number must be clearly indicated on the Z83 form. A recent
comprehensive CV. Only short-listed candidates will be required to submit
certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents. All short-listed

candidates must make themselves available for a panel interview on the date
determined by the GTAC. All short-listed candidates will be subjected to
personnel suitability checks and the successful candidate will undergo security
vetting in order to confirm employment.All shortlisted candidates, including the
SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical
exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical
and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct)

assessment. Late applications, and those not meeting the requirements, will
not be considered. Should you not receive feedback from GTAC within 2
months of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
GTAC reserves the right to fill or not fill the advertised post. Preference will be
given according to EE and Gender target.

OTHER POST

POST 10/264 : DEPUTY DIRECTOR: INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCE REF NO: G03/2026
Term: Permanent

SALARY : R1 059 105 - R1 247 574 per annum (Level 12), (all-inclusive package)
CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : ABachelor’s degree/ Advanced Diploma (NQF level 7) in Finance, Economics,

Project Management or related fields.At least 5-6 years’experience in financial
analysis, and project management. Must have financial markets and modelling
and Public Administration experience. A minimum of 3-5 years junior and/or
middle management experience. Competencies Required: Administrative
Operations: Knowledge, capabilities and practices associated with the support
of administrative and management activities to facilitate organisational and
mission goals and objectives. This competency requires knowledge of the

appropriate rules, regulations, processes and associated systems within
various enabling functions which may include human resources management,
resource management, employee support services, documentation,
procurement and financial management. Computer Literacy: Knowledge and
ability to use computers and technology efficiently. Refers to the comfort level
someone has with using computer programs and other applications associated
with computers (MSOffice, Internet, email). Corporate Finance: Specific area

of finance dealing with the financial decisions corporations make and the tools
as well as analyses used to make these decisions. The discipline as a whole
may be divided among long-term and short-term decisions and techniques with
the primary goal being the enhancing of corporate value by ensuring that return
on capital exceeds cost of capital, without taking excessive financial risks.
Econometrics/ Statistics: The quantitative examination of economic trends and
relationships using statistical techniques and the development, examination,

and refinement of those techniques. Economic Principles: Basic knowledge
and understanding of economics main concepts such as supply and demand,
price, marginalism. Financial Analysis: Analysis of the accounts and the
economic prospects of a firm or a project; it is undertaken from the perspective
of the firm or the individual, rather than having an economic or system-wide
perspective, as used in cost benefit analysis. Financial analysis aims to assess

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the firm’s/project’s performance and how to improve it, solvency or potential
value. It deals with the costs and revenues flows and traces the monetary
effects of an investment. Policy Development and Management: Knowledge of
Treasury-related legislation, the legislative process and public affairs as it
pertains to NT. Includes the ability to monitor legislation that is of interest to

Treasury. Utilizes a wide variety of resources and tools to develop, maintain,
monitor, enforce and provide oversight of policies and regulations. Project
Management: Knowledge of the principles, methods, or tools for developing,
scheduling, coordinating, and managing projects and resources, including
monitoring and inspecting costs, work, and contractor performance. It deals
with the costs and revenues flows and traces the monetary effects of an
investment. Public Finance: Field of economics that studies government

activities and the alternative means of financing them. Client Service
Orientation: Client-service orientation implies helping or serving others, to meet
their needs. It means focusing on discovering those needs, figuring out how to
best meet them as well as putting into practice the Batho Pele spirit. The term
“clients” refers to both internal and external clients. Concern for Quality and
Order: Desire to see things done logically, clearly and well. It takes various
forms: monitoring and checking work and information, insisting on the clarity of

roles and duties, setting up and maintaining information system. Effective
Communication: Ability to transmit and receive information clearly and
communicate effectively to others by considering their points of view in order
to respond appropriately. This may involve listening, interpreting, formulating
and delivering: verbal, non-verbal, written, and/or electronic messages. It
includes the ability to convey ideas and information in a way that brings
understanding to the target audience. Emotional Intelligence: Capacity for

recognising their own feelings and those of others, for motivating themselves
and others as a result of this awareness, and for managing emotions within
themselves and in others. Networking and Influencing: Establishes, maintains
and utilizes a relevant network of contacts in order to keep a pulse on public,
political and internal issues and make informed decisions. It implies an
intention to persuade, convince, influence, or impress others in order to meet
the intended objectives. Problem Solving and Analysis: Understanding a

situation, issue, problem, etc., by breaking it into smaller pieces, or tracing the
implications of a situation in a step-by-step way. It includes organizing the parts
of a problem, situation, etc., in a systematic way; making systematic
comparisons of different features or aspects; setting priorities on a rational
basis; and identifying time sequences, causal relationships, or if-then
relationships. Create timely and well developed solutions by examining
alternatives, risks and consequences. Resilience:Ability to cap one’s emotions

to avoid negative reactions when provoked, when faced with opposition or
hostility, or when working under stress. It also includes the ability to maintain
stamina under continuing stress. Valuing Diversity: Ability to understand and
respect the practices, customs, values and norms of other individuals, groups
and cultures. It goes beyond what is required by governmental employment
equity regulations to include the ability to respect and value different points-of-
view, and to be open to others of different backgrounds or perspectives. It

includes seeing others’ differences as a positive part of the work environment.
It also means being able to work well with a wide variety of people representing
different backgrounds, cultures and socio-economic levels. Vision and
Purpose: Modelling and promoting high personal and professional standards
that support the organisation's vision, mandate and values. Sharing goals,
objectives and ideas to encourage others to commit to and be enthusiastic
about realising the vision.

DUTIES : To undertake detailed financial analysis of PPPprojects. Project Management:
Detailed analysis of the financial models of PPP feasibility studies, specifically
to assess project affordability and initial indications of value-for-money and
appropriate risk transfer. To contribute to the ongoing formulation of national
policy, guidelines and support systems for PPPs. Increasing awareness in the
public and private sectors of government’s value-for-money standards for
PPPs. Financial analysis of all PPP projects regulated by the PPP Unit: At TA1

stage Analysis of all PPP feasibility studies and amendments to feasibility
studies, specifically the financial models thereof, to test for affordability, value-
for-money and appropriate risk allocation. At TA11B and TA111 stages:
Evaluation of the financial proposals, models, PPP and Direct Finance
Agreements of bid documents received from the private parties to test for
affordability, optimal value-for-money and the impact of the proposed risk

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allocation. Participation in negotiations with preferred bidders where required
to ensure affordability, value-for-money and appropriate risk allocation in the
final contract. Supervision of the work of one or more Deputy Directors to help
achieve the above. Senior Project Advisor responsibilities with regards to
technical assistance for all regulatory responsibilities of assigned PPPprojects:

Assisting departments and public entities to draft Terms of Reference and
appoint Project Officers and Transaction Advisors at project initiation. Being an
active member of department/public entity project management teams
throughout the PPP project preparation and life-cycle phases, ensuring
capacity building of the department/public entity and the transfer of skills,
experience and lessons learnt on other transactions to the project management
teams. Managing efficient and high-quality processing of all approval

processes for TreasuryApproval I, II and III in terms of Treasury Regulation 16.
Supervision of the work of one or more Deputy Directors to help achieve the
above. Advocacy for PPP policy and PPP guidelines of the south African
National Treasury: Inputs to regular training programmes conducted by the
PPP Unit for stakeholders in both the public and private sectors. Inputs to PPP
Policy and guideline updates. Inputs to public communication materials of the
PPP Unit. Capacity building to expand and improve government’s abilities to

plan for an implement infrastructure project specifically PPPs: Building the PPP
financial analysis team (through recruitment and skills development) of the
PPP Unit as agreed and directed by the Head: PPP Unit. Developing the PPP
financial analysis and structuring skills of all professional staff of the National
Treasury’s PPP Unit. Interaction with senior government officials on
feasibilities, financing and implementing PPPs. Developing PPP skills and
capacity of project managers in institutions. Enhancement of competition and

broadening participation in the PPP market: Identifying the important PPP
market weaknesses, develop and propose possible solutions for corrective
measures for implementation. Monitor implementation for results. Developing
mechanism for cooperation and funding for PPPs with Development Finance
Institutions such as the DBSA, IDC and PIC. Regular interaction with the PPP
Market participants to understand their concerns. Managing Project
Development Fund: Financial management responsibilities for Project

Development Funds. Reporting as per PFMA. Interaction with donors and other
funders. Project Appraisal: Proficiency in project appraisal. Project
Management: Proficiency in project management. Negotiations: Good
negotiating and influencing skills.
ENQUIRIES : Kaizer Malakoane at 066 250 7072 or kaizer.malakoane@gtac.gov.za

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