Circular 27 of 2026 · Post 27/171
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: MACRO-ECONOMIC ANALYSIS
- ProvinceGauteng
- AdvertCombined vacancy information
Job details
- Circular
- 27 of 2026
- Page No.
- 1–2
- Circular Post
- 27/171
- Department
- Gauteng Provincial Treasury
- Province
- Gauteng
- Closing date
- 18 August 2026
About this vacancy
This advert contains combined vacancy information. Review the source-supplied values below; they are not automatically paired into individual positions.
Applications close on 18 August 2026.
Application and salary information
Salary
R487 197 per annum, (plus benefits)
Application route
Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.
Vacancy information
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- Centre
- Johannesburg
- Reference information
- REFS/050284
- Salary information
- R487 197 per annum, (plus benefits)
Requirements
- Relevant tertiary qualification in Economics/Econometrics/ Finance at NQF level 8 e.g.
- Honours Degree.
- 3 years functional experience in Economics or Finance and/ or related fields.
- Knowledge and understanding of MFMA, Treasury regulations, accounting principles, and PFMA.
Duties
- To determine and evaluate economic parameters and socio- economic parameters and imperatives within the provincial and macro-economic context.
- Analyse key economic variables their interrelations and relevance for the budget.
- Perform periodic analysis, maintenance and update of provincial socioeconomic indicators and conduct research which contributes to departmental publications.
- Support the Deputy Director by producing chapters in the research publications of the Macro-Economic Analysis unit.
- Perform econometric modelling for research and provide economic information to meet ad hoc requests.
- Support the Budget Management unit by researching and submitting contributions to the economic section of the Estimates of Provincial Receipts and Expenditure (EPRE).
- Perform econometric modelling for research, analysis and forecasting of trends to inform policy makers of the potential future impact of their decisions and the unfolding events in the economy.
- Remain abreast with all economic trends both locally and internationally so that the impact of these on the provincial economy can be anticipated.
Enquiries
Ms. Baleseng Sedibe – email: baleseng.sedibe@gauteng.gov.za
How to apply
Where and how to submit your application.
Applications should be submitted online at: https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za/. Z83 and updated CV must be attached. Pre-entry SMS certificate is compulsory for SMS appointments. To access the SMS pre-entry certificate course and for further details, please click on the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. For more information regarding the course please visit the NSG website: www.thensg.gov.za
Notes and Z83 guidance
- Applications must be submitted on new z83 form, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. The Completed and signed form should be accompanied by a recently updated CV only specifying all experience indicating the respective dates (MM/YY) as well as indicating three reference persons with the following information: name and contact number(s), email address and an indication of the capacity in which the reference is known to the candidate.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents on or before the interview date following communication from HR. Suitable candidates will be subjected to Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal record, citizen, credit record checks, qualification, and employment verification). Confirmation of final appointment will be subject to a positive security clearance. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
- Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. The persons appointed to this position will be subjected to a security clearance. SMS candidates will be required to undergo a Competency Assessment as prescribed by the DPSA.
- All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise, and the other will be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment. Gauteng Provincial Treasury (GPT) reserves the right to utilise practical exercises / tests for non-SMS positions and during the recruitment process (candidates who are shortlisted will be informed accordingly) to determine the suitability of candidates for the post(s). GPT also reserves the right to cancel the filling / not to fill a vacancy that was advertised during any stage of the recruitment process. Prospective applicants must please use the new Z83 which is effective as of 01 January 2021. OTHER POSTS
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Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 27 of 2026 for reference.
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Original Text
Directorate: Sustainable Fiscal Resource Management
SALARY : R487 197 per annum, (plus benefits)
CENTRE : Johannesburg
REQUIREMENTS : Relevant tertiary qualification in Economics/Econometrics/ Finance at NQF level 8 e.g. Honours Degree. 3 years functional experience in Economics or
Finance and/ or related fields. Knowledge and understanding of MFMA,
Treasury regulations, accounting principles, and PFMA.
DUTIES : To determine and evaluate economic parameters and socio- economic parameters and imperatives within the provincial and macro-economic context.
Analyse key economic variables their interrelations and relevance for the budget. Perform periodic analysis, maintenance and update of provincial socioeconomic indicators and conduct research which contributes to departmental
publications. Support the Deputy Director by producing chapters in the research publications of the Macro-Economic Analysis unit. Perform
econometric modelling for research and provide economic information to meet ad hoc requests. Support the Budget Management unit by researching and
submitting contributions to the economic section of the Estimates of Provincial
Receipts and Expenditure (EPRE). Perform econometric modelling for research, analysis and forecasting of trends to inform policy makers of the
potential future impact of their decisions and the unfolding events in the economy. Remain abreast with all economic trends both locally and
internationally so that the impact of these on the provincial economy can be anticipated.
ENQUIRIES : Ms. Baleseng Sedibe – email: baleseng.sedibe@gauteng.gov.za