Government DPSA Vacancy Circular South Africa

Treasury Vacancies

South African Government

Salary

R1 494 900 per annum, (all-inclusive)

Location

Pretoria

Role

Treasury Vacancies

Job type

Not specified

Work setup

Not specified

Closing date

10 Apr 2026

Job Specification

Requirements: suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. It should be noted that the National Treasury does not support the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in any of its recruitment and selection processes and will disqualify an application if it picks up the use of AI when completing assessments without acknowledging the source of information. Successful completion of the Nyukela Public Service SMS Pre-entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government, available as an online course on Duties: DUTIES : Intergovernmental Fiscal Policy Coordination: Give technical support to decision-making processes relating to the Division of Revenue between three spheres of government. Policy advice on intergovernmental fiscal and financial matters related to provinces and local government (grants, own revenues, and borrowing). Oversee the enforcement and compliance with the Municipal Fiscal Powers and Functions Act. Oversee and provide secretariat services to intergovernmental forums such as the Budget Council, Budget Forum and Technical Committee for Finance. Provincial Fiscal Framework: Undertake and

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NATIONAL TREASURY
The National Treasury is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from persons living
with disabilities. It is the department’s intention to promote representivity through filling these posts in

line with the department’s approved Employment Equity Plan. Our buildings are accessible to persons
living with disabilities.

APPLICATIONS : To apply visit: https://erecruitment.treasury.gov.za/eRecruitment

CLOSING DATE : 10 April 2026 at 12:00 pm (Midday)
NOTE : Effective from 7April 2021, the NationalTreasury now utilises an e-Recruitment
System which means all applicants must login/register to apply for positions,
we only accept hand delivered/posted applications should an applicant prove
that he/she tried to apply via e-Recruitment with no success and the National
Treasury ICT unit was unable to assist. The applicant’s profile on the e-
Recruitment is equivalent to the newly approved Z83, and it is the responsibility

of applicants to ensure their profiles are fully completed or their applications
will not be considered, as per the DPSA Practice Note. Certain documentation
will still be required to be uploaded on the system such as copies of all
qualifications including National Senior Certificate/Matric certificate, ID, etc.,
however these documents need not be certified at point of application, however
certification will be required prior to attending the interview. Please note: 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. It should be noted that the
National Treasury does not support the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in any
of its recruitment and selection processes and will disqualify an application if it
picks up the use of AI when completing assessments without acknowledging
the source of information. Successful completion of the Nyukela Public Service

SMS Pre-entry 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 appointment, is a requirement for all SMS positions. For SMS
positions certain candidates may be required to undergo additional
Psychometric Assessments. All qualifications, criminal and SA citizenship

checks will be conducted on all short-listed candidates and, where applicable,
additional checks will be conducted in line with the new DPSA Directive
effective 01 April 2024. By submitting your application, it also means you
consent to the National Treasury processing your information for Human
Resources Management purposes. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have
all their foreign qualifications (this includes O andAlevel certificates) evaluated
by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA), at your own expense.

Upon appointment, successful candidates will be required to sign a
Performance Agreement within 3 months from date of appointment and for
candidates whose appointment exceeds 12 calendar months will be appointed
on probation for the period of twelve (12) calendar months excluding leave
taken as prescribed by Public Service Regulation 68. The status of your
application will be visible on the e-Recruitment system. However, 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 to fill the below-mentioned posts,
withdraw or to put on hold a position and/or to re-advertise a post. All queries
must be submitted via email addressed to the Human Resources Recruitment
Support Team on Recruitment.Enquiries@treasury.gov.za The National
Treasury is compliant with the requirements of POPIA.
ERRATUM: Kindly note that the following position of Deputy Director: SCM

Governance, Monitoring and Compliance (Re-advertisement) with Ref No:
S028/2026 was advertised in the Public Service Vacancy Circular 09 dated 13
March 2026. Those who previously applied are encouraged to reply. The
closing date has been extended to 10 April 2026 at 12:00 pm (Midday).

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MANAGEMENT ECHELON

POST 10/345 : CHIEF DIRECTOR: INTERGOVERNMENTAL POLICYAND PLANNING REF
NO: S036/2026
Division: Intergovernmental Relations (IGR)

Purpose: To promote the progressive improvement of the intergovernmental
fiscal system based on the principle of co-operative governance.

SALARY : R1 494 900 per annum, (all-inclusive)
CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : A Grade 12 is required coupled with a minimum Bachelor’s degree (equivalent
to NQF level 7) in Economics or Finance or Public Administration. A minimum

of 5 years’ experience at a senior managerial level obtained in budget
allocations system, policy analysis, development and implementation.
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.
DUTIES : Intergovernmental Fiscal Policy Coordination: Give technical support to

decision-making processes relating to the Division of Revenue between three
spheres of government. Policy advice on intergovernmental fiscal and financial
matters related to provinces and local government (grants, own revenues, and
borrowing). Oversee the enforcement and compliance with the Municipal Fiscal
Powers and Functions Act. Oversee and provide secretariat services to
intergovernmental forums such as the Budget Council, Budget Forum and
Technical Committee for Finance. Provincial Fiscal Framework: Undertake and

oversee periodic reviews and annual revisions of the formula and data that
inform the equitable share allocations to individual provinces. Undertake and
oversee technical analysis necessary for the development, maintenance and
implementation of provincial grants’ frameworks and allocations. Oversee
stakeholder consultation processes related to the provincial fiscal framework.
Local government fiscal framework: Oversee policy and technical analysis
necessary for the development, review, maintenance and implementation of

local government equitable share formula. Undertake and oversee technical
analysis necessary for the development, maintenance and implementation of
local government grants’ frameworks and allocations. Oversee stakeholder
consultation processes related to the local government fiscal framework.
Undertake and oversee reforms that will enable the innovative financing of
municipal infrastructure. Budget documentation: Oversee and prepare relevant
part of NT documents (MTBPS, Budget review and IGFR). Oversee and

prepare the annual Division of Revenue Act and support annexures to the
division of revenue.
ENQUIRIES : enquiries only (No applications): Recruitment.Enquries@treasury.gov.za

POST 10/346 : CHIEF DIRECTOR: ECONOMIC REFORMS REF NO: S034/2026
Division: Economic Policy and International Cooperation (EPIC)
Purpose: To analyse and advise on South Africa’s economic reform agenda as

well as the implementation thereof, including research, analysis and
prioritisation of proposed economic reforms, evaluation of economic reform
proposals, coordination and implementation of the government’s economic
reform agenda

SALARY : R1 494 900 per annum, (all-inclusive)
CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : A Grade 12 is required coupled with a minimum Bachelor’s degree (equivalent
to NQF level 7) in Economics or Econometrics. A minimum of 5 years’
experience at a senior managerial level obtained in an economic policy
analysis environment. Knowledge and experience of applied micro-economics.
Knowledge of research, and interpretation of economic policy outcomes.
Knowledge and experience of performance and project management,
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.
DUTIES : Conceptualise and Conduct Research: Conduct analysis and prioritisation of
proposed economic reforms, including detailed technical studies as they
pertain to specific reform actions, Identify areas of research for integration in

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policy papers on issues linked to the economic reform agenda, Commission
research on specific economic reform priorities. Stakeholder Engagement and
Coordination: Engage stakeholders on the government’s economic reform
agenda. Conceptualise outputs and coordinate logistics for events related to
the stakeholder engagements on government’s economic reform agenda,

Coordinate inputs from stakeholders and respond to requests for speeches,
briefing notes and parliamentary questions on the government’s economic
reform agenda. Policy Advice: Contribute to updates on economic reform
implementation and related matters for the Budget Review and MTBPS of the
budget process, Compile briefing notes, memos and presentations to the
Director General, economic, Cluster, Cabinet and President on various issues
relating to structural reform agenda, Provide valuable inputs into various

National Treasury policy discussions on the government’s reform agenda,
including into the macroeconomic forecast as well as other committees related
to the budget process. People and Project Management: Manage the work
program and staff compliment under the economic reforms unit, Develop and
implement plans for the implementation of government’s economic reforms
agenda and obtain approval thereof, Produce progress reports on the
implementation of the economic reform agenda, Compile presentations and

speaking notes on the economic reform agenda, including for senior executives
within the National Treasury, Develop databases of key economic reforms to
enable tracking of these economic reform agenda.
ENQUIRIES : enquiries only (No applications): Recruitment.Enquries@treasury.gov.za

POST 10/347 : CHIEF DIRECTOR: MODELLING AND FORECASTING REF NO: S035/2026
Division: Economic Policy and International Cooperation (EPIC)

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 494 900 per annum, (all-inclusive)
CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS A Grade 12 is required coupled with a minimum Bachelor’s degree (equivalent
to NQF level 7) in Economics or Development Economics or Mathematics. A
minimum of 5 years’ experience at a senior management level obtained 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. Knowledge and experience of economic principles. Experience of

research methodology and policy analysis. 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.
DUTIES : Conceptualise and conduct research on macro-economic and micro-economic
policy: Give technical support to decision-making processes relating to the

Division of Revenue between three spheres of government. Provide analytical
support to National Treasury and other government agencies and stakeholders
on macro-economic and micro-economic policy matters Identify areas of
research for further exploration and integration into policy and relevant
strategic initiatives. Provide comments and analyse cabinet memoranda based
on economic models. 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 for the economy and provide the way forward regarding the
forecasting of tax revenue. Comment and Assess on Research on SouthAfrica
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). Undertake and oversee technical analysis necessary for the
development, maintenance and implementation of local government grants’
frameworks and allocations. Coordinate all National Treasury views on

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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 develop new models in response to policy
questions and future challenges. Maintain the security of data models integrity
and databases by encrypting information.

ENQUIRIES : enquiries (No applications): Recruitment.Enquries@treasury.gov.za

POST 10/348 : DIRECTOR: FINANCIAL MARKETS & COMPETITIVENESS REF NO:
S038/2026
Division: Tax And Financial Sector Policy (TFSP)
Purpose: To provide a platform for the formulation and development of
assessment instruments, oversight on regulation and the development of policy

for capital markets.

SALARY : R1 266 714 per annum, (all-inclusive)
CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : A Grade 12 is required coupled with a minimum Bachelor’s degree (equivalent
to NQF level 7) in Economics or Development Economics or Law. A minimum
of 5 years’ experience at a middle management or senior managerial level

obtained in in drafting of financial regulation pertaining to financial capital
markets. Experience in the analysis of policy and application in business.
Development of financial oversight mechanisms for the market. 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.

DUTIES : Capital Markets Development: Provide oversight on the regulation and
developments of capital markets. Formulate policy on the development of
capital markets. Coordinate the implementation of policies on capital markets.
Financial Markets Clearing and Settlements: Establish and promote policies
that enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the clearing and settlement
systems of capital markets. Manage and ensure the implementation of capital
markets policies. Create a conducive environment for oversight on the

regulation and the development of policy for capital markets. Implement
mechanisms to ensure the financial markets clearing and settlements process
is carried out efficiently. Co-ordinate the Establishment of a Financial Centre
for Africa: Promote South Africa as a financial centre for African countries.
Conduct in-depth research on issues around financial markets and benchmark
with recognised international best practices. Liaise with various stakeholders
in the financial markets to create awareness of financial markets regulations.

Administration & Policy Maintenance: Provide commentary on international
papers and reports. Provide inputs to Parliamentary Questions. Participate in
the appointment of members to various financial regulatory boards. Provide
inputs to content of parliamentary speeches.
ENQUIRIES : enquiries only (No applications): Recruitment.Enquries@treasury.gov.za

POST 10/349 : DIRECTOR: PRUDENTIAL REGULATION AND STABILITY REF NO:

S039/2026
Division: Tax and Financial Sector Policy (TFSP)
Purpose: To provide a platform for the formulation and development of
assessment instruments, oversight on regulation and the development of policy
for prudential regulation of the banks.

SALARY : R1 266 714 per annum, (all-inclusive)

CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : A Grade 12 is required coupled with a minimum Bachelor’s degree (equivalent
to NQF level 7) Bachelor of Commerce in Law or LLB or Bachelor of Commerce
in Economics or Development Economics. A minimum of 5 years’ experience
at a middle or senior managerial level obtained in drafting of financial regulation
pertaining to financial capital markets, A minimum of 5 years’ experience at a

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middle/senior managerial level obtained in drafting of financial regulation
pertaining to financial capital markets, Development of financial oversight
mechanisms, 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.
DUTIES : Prudential regulation: Provide oversight into the regulation and developments
of pruden...

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