DEPUTY DIRECTOR: PUBLIC FINANCE is a South African government vacancy at National Treasury. This job is part of Circular 14 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Pretoria | closing date: 15 May 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Applications
Where to send your application.
To apply visit: https://erecruitment.treasury.gov.za/eRecruitment
Division
Public Finance (PF)
Purpose
To provide technical guidance to national departments and stateowned agencies on fiscal and financial matters pertaining to the evaluation of policy proposals and spending plans in monitoring expenditure against service delivery targets and trends.
Salary
R1 101 468 per annum, (all-inclusive)
Centre
Pretoria
Requirements
- A Grade 12 is required, coupled with a minimum National Diploma (equivalent to NQF level 6) or A Bachelor’s Degree (equivalent to NQF level 7) in Economics or Accounting or Public Finance or Social Sciences.
- A minimum 4 years’ experience of which 2 years should be on an Assistant Director level or equivalent obtained budgetary and financial management.
- Knowledge and experience of the public sector budgetary and expenditure framework.
- Knowledge of sector financial processes, budgeting and MTEF process.
- Knowledge of regulatory directives like the PFMA and Treasury Regulations.
Duties
- Budget Analysis and Financial Planning: Provide guidance to client departments in their preparation of annual budget submissions and related budget documentation.
- Analyse the annual MTEF submissions of departments and devise corrective steps pertaining to budget documentation, which include the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement, Appropriation Bill, Budget Review and Estimates of National Expenditure.
- Contribute to the budget process nationally and evaluate the departments’ requests for roll-over funds, additional funds, programme structure changes, NRF drawings, shifting of funds and suspension of funds.
- Monitor Expenditure Plans against Service Delivery Targets: Monitor compliance and alignment to the prescribed PFMA and Treasury Regulations and guide stakeholders on its interpretation for the correct implementation and application, thereof.
- Perform in-year analysis and advice on expenditure plans and trends to enhance the financial gains and effectiveness within departments.
- Monitor the achievements of departments’ against service delivery plans and set targets.
- Verify programme and projects outputs for alignment based on the successes administered by departments.
- Follow-up on findings and concerns emanated from the Auditor-General’s reports and parliamentary working committees on department’s financial affairs.
- Analyse Policy and Monitor Implementation: Perform policy analysis and monitor the correct implementation in line with the prescribed legislative framework.
- Contribute to policy enhancements by providing strategic solutions for applications within the sectors.
- Provide guidance and support on key policy determinations within the relevant sector.
- Benchmarking and Research: Initiate benchmarking exercises with reputable government departments on the latest trends, globally.
- Perform research on the latest interventions pertaining to policy development, financial planning, expenditure monitor, etc.
- Engage stakeholders on the latest work processes and key developments pertaining to sectoral, national and state-owned entities/ agencies.
Enquiries
enquiries only (No applications): Recruitment.Enquries@treasury.gov.za
Department Notes
Effective from 7 April 2021, the National Treasury 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 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. 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 and A level 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.
Original Text
Purpose: To provide technical guidance to national departments and stateowned agencies on fiscal and financial matters pertaining to the evaluation of policy proposals and spending plans in monitoring expenditure against service
delivery targets and trends.
SALARY : R1 101 468 per annum, (all-inclusive)
CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : A Grade 12 is required, coupled with a minimum National Diploma (equivalent to NQF level 6) or A Bachelor’s Degree (equivalent to NQF level 7) in
Economics or Accounting or Public Finance or Social Sciences. A minimum 4 years’ experience of which 2 years should be on an Assistant Director level or
equivalent obtained budgetary and financial management. Knowledge and experience of the public sector budgetary and expenditure framework.
Knowledge of sector financial processes, budgeting and MTEF process.
Knowledge of regulatory directives like the PFMA and Treasury Regulations.
DUTIES : Budget Analysis and Financial Planning: Provide guidance to client departments in their preparation of annual budget submissions and related
budget documentation. Analyse the annual MTEF submissions of departments and devise corrective steps pertaining to budget documentation, which include
the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement, Appropriation Bill, Budget Review and Estimates of National Expenditure. Contribute to the budget process
nationally and evaluate the departments’ requests for roll-over funds, additional funds, programme structure changes, NRF drawings, shifting of funds and
suspension of funds. Monitor Expenditure Plans against Service Delivery
Targets: Monitor compliance and alignment to the prescribed PFMA and
Treasury Regulations and guide stakeholders on its interpretation for the correct implementation and application, thereof. Perform in-year analysis and
advice on expenditure plans and trends to enhance the financial gains and effectiveness within departments. Monitor the achievements of departments’
against service delivery plans and set targets. Verify programme and projects outputs for alignment based on the successes administered by departments.
Follow-up on findings and concerns emanated from the Auditor-General’s reports and parliamentary working committees on department’s financial
affairs. Analyse Policy and Monitor Implementation: Perform policy analysis and monitor the correct implementation in line with the prescribed legislative
framework. Contribute to policy enhancements by providing strategic solutions for applications within the sectors. Provide guidance and support on key policy
determinations within the relevant sector. Benchmarking and Research: Initiate benchmarking exercises with reputable government departments on the latest
trends, globally. Perform research on the latest interventions pertaining to policy development, financial planning, expenditure monitor, etc. Engage
stakeholders on the latest work processes and key developments pertaining to sectoral, national and state-owned entities/ agencies.
ENQUIRIES : enquiries only (No applications): Recruitment.Enquries@treasury.gov.za
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 14 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: 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.