Circular 29 of 2026 · Post 29/141 · Ref FSPT 016/26
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: ECONOMIC ANALYSIS
Free State Department of Treasury
- CentreBloemfontein
- ProvinceFree State
- LevelLevel 09
Closing date: 17 days remaining
Job details
- Circular
- 29 of 2026
- Page No.
- 3–4
- Circular Post
- 29/141
- Reference number
- FSPT 016/26
- Department
- Free State Department of Treasury
- Province
- Free State
- Centre
- Bloemfontein
- Salary
- R487 197 per annum (Level 09), (A basic salary)
- Closing date
- 4 September 2026
About this vacancy
Review the complete requirements and application instructions for this vacancy at Free State Department of Treasury.
The listed centre is Bloemfontein.
Applications close on 4 September 2026.
Application and salary information
Salary
R487 197 per annum (Level 09), (A basic salary)
Application route
Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.
Requirements
- An Honors Degree/Postgraduate Diploma (NQF Level 8 qualification) in Economics/Econometrics/Statistics/Mathematical Statistics or equivalent qualification with a minimum of three years’ working experience in a research or economic policy analysis environment.
- Knowledge of the Division of Revenue Act, Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Public Service Regulations, Treasury Regulations, research methods, Macro-Economics, Socio-Economics and policy interpretation/formulation.
- Must possess the following skills: Analytical, mathematical, publication writing, research, problem solving, interpersonal, ability to work independently, decision making, presentation and report writing.
- Computer literacy.
- Valid driver’s license.
Duties
- Contribute to the annual Provincial Economic Review and Outlook (PERO) publication and the Municipal Economic Review and Outlook (MERO) publication.
- Contribute to Section 3 of the Provincial Budget Statement 1 on economy, social and labour issues.
- Contribute to the annual financial statements or Quarterly Labour Market Review.
- Conduct and provide support in socio economic research analysis and development.
- Analyse key economic variables their interrelations and relevance for the budget.
- Perform periodic collection, maintenance and update Provincial Socio Economic indicators in database.
- Conduct research and contribute to Departmental publications.
Enquiries
Mr. P Chomane: (recruitment@treasury.fs.gov.za)
How to apply
Where and how to submit your application.
Effective from 1 April 2026, the Free State Provincial Treasury now utilises an e-Recruitment System (applicants must submit their applications via the online link https://www.erecruitment.fs.gov.za
Notes and Z83 guidance
- 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 Free State Provincial Treasury Information Technology Sub-directorate was unable to assist.
- The Department will not be responsible for server delays.
- Late applications due to technical issues will not be considered. The applicant’s profile on the eRecruitment 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.
- Applicants should upload their curriculum vitea (CV), qualification(s) and other related document(s) as one (1) document attachment on the e-Recruitment system. (Please ensure that document is in PDF format & maximum size 3MB). The Curriculum Vitae should be specific regarding previous positions occupied and the start date and end date of the position(s) should be indicated. Accompanying relevant documentation required to be uploaded on the system such as copies of all qualifications including National Senior Certificate/Matric certificate, Driver’s license, ID, etc., such documents need not be certified at point of application, however, certification will be required prior to attending the interview.
- Only short-listed candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on, or before the day of the interview following an invitation from the Department to attend an interview, and such qualification(s) and other related document(s) should be in line with the requirements of the advertisement.
- 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 will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
- Applications received after the closing date and those that do not comply with these instructions will not be considered. The onus is on the applicants to ensure that their applications are submitted online timeously.
- Candidates who possess foreign qualifications and/or short courses certificates must take it upon themselves to have their qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). The highest relevant qualification should be captured/listed as the first qualification on the erecruitment profile.
- Applicants are respectfully informed that if no notification of appointment is received within 4 months of the closing date, they must accept that their applications were unsuccessful. Communication will be limited to short-listed candidates only. Suitable candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks (criminal record check, citizenship verification, financial assets check, qualification verification and reference checks).
- Applications must declare any pending criminal, disciplinary or any other allegations or investigations and/or record.
- The Department reserves the right not to make appointments on the advertised post(s).
- All queries must be submitted via email addressed to the Human Resources Recruitment Support Team on: recruitment@treasury.fs.gov.za (no applications, strictly for enquiries purposes). Free State Provincial Treasury is compliant with the requirements of POPIA. OTHER POSTS
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Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 29 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: SA Gov Jobs is an independent job information service and is not a government department. This vacancy was imported from the official DPSA circular PDF. Please confirm the reference number, closing date, and application instructions in the original circular before applying. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.
Original Text
POST 29/141 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: ECONOMIC ANALYSIS REF NO: FSPT 016/26 (X2 POSTS)
SALARY : R487 197 per annum (Level 09), (A basic salary)
CENTRE : Bloemfontein
REQUIREMENTS : An Honors Degree/Postgraduate Diploma (NQF Level 8 qualification) in Economics/Econometrics/Statistics/Mathematical Statistics or equivalent
qualification with a minimum of three years’ working experience in a research or economic policy analysis environment. Knowledge of the Division of
Revenue Act, Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Public Service
Regulations, Treasury Regulations, research methods, Macro-Economics,
Socio-Economics and policy interpretation/formulation. Must possess the following skills: Analytical, mathematical, publication writing, research, problem
solving, interpersonal, ability to work independently, decision making, presentation and report writing. Computer literacy. Valid driver’s license.
DUTIES : Contribute to the annual Provincial Economic Review and Outlook (PERO) publication and the Municipal Economic Review and Outlook (MERO)
publication. Contribute to Section 3 of the Provincial Budget Statement 1 on economy, social and labour issues. Contribute to the annual financial
statements or Quarterly Labour Market Review. Conduct and provide support in socio economic research analysis and development. Analyse key economic
variables their interrelations and relevance for the budget. Perform periodic collection, maintenance and update Provincial Socio Economic indicators in
database. Conduct research and contribute to Departmental publications.
ENQUIRIES : Mr. P Chomane: (recruitment@treasury.fs.gov.za)
SALARY : R487 197 per annum (Level 09), (A basic salary)
CENTRE : Bloemfontein
REQUIREMENTS : An Honors Degree/Postgraduate Diploma (NQF Level 8 qualification) in Economics/Econometrics/Statistics/Mathematical Statistics or equivalent
qualification with a minimum of three years’ working experience in a research or economic policy analysis environment. Knowledge of the Division of
Revenue Act, Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Public Service
Regulations, Treasury Regulations, research methods, Macro-Economics,
Socio-Economics and policy interpretation/formulation. Must possess the following skills: Analytical, mathematical, publication writing, research, problem
solving, interpersonal, ability to work independently, decision making, presentation and report writing. Computer literacy. Valid driver’s license.
DUTIES : Contribute to the annual Provincial Economic Review and Outlook (PERO) publication and the Municipal Economic Review and Outlook (MERO)
publication. Contribute to Section 3 of the Provincial Budget Statement 1 on economy, social and labour issues. Contribute to the annual financial
statements or Quarterly Labour Market Review. Conduct and provide support in socio economic research analysis and development. Analyse key economic
variables their interrelations and relevance for the budget. Perform periodic collection, maintenance and update Provincial Socio Economic indicators in
database. Conduct research and contribute to Departmental publications.
ENQUIRIES : Mr. P Chomane: (recruitment@treasury.fs.gov.za)