DEPUTY DIRECTOR: TRANSPORT, DEFENCE AND GENERAL SECTOR 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
Asset And Liability Management (ALM)
Purpose
To exercise oversight over Schedule 2 and 3B national government business enterprises (SOEs) in the transport, defence and general sector. Participate in and inform policy making in respect of the restructuring of SOEs in the transport, defence sector and general sectors.
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) in Finance or Economics.
- A Bachelor’s Degree (equivalent to NQF level 7) in any of the above disciplines is an added advantage.
- A minimum of 4 years’ experience, of which 2 years should be at an Assistant Director level or equivalent obtained in the transport, defence, and/or general sectors.
- Knowledge and experience of the PFMA.
- Experience in financial policy analysis and strategic planning.
- Knowledge of financial management and experience of mergers and acquisitions.
- Knowledge and experience of government policy frameworks.
Duties
- Restructuring of SOEs: Conduct research pertaining to the restructuring of SOEs in the transport, defence, and general sectors.
- Review of the restructuring/turnaround plans of the SOEs in the transport, defence, and general sectors.
- Participate in the restructuring of SOEs in the transport, defence, and general sectors with other departments.
- Provide strategic inputs on the repositioning and restructuring initiatives of SOEs.
- Monitoring Oversight over SOEs: Analyse the financial statements and corporate plans of the SOEs in the transport, defence, and general sectors.
- Participate in the review and development of government legislation and regulations, including but not limited to PFMA and NT Regulations.
- Analyse the alignment of the corporate plans of SOEs in transport, defence, and general sectors and compare them to policy objectives.
- Analyse industry trends in the transport, defence, and general sectors.
- Exercise ongoing oversight over Schedule 2 and 3B SOEs in the transport, defence, and general sectors.
- PFMA Oversight: Analyse and draft responses to PFMA applications from SOEs in the transport, defence, and general sectors.
- Review of Contingent Liabilities: Assess guarantee requests from SOEs in transport, defence, and general sector.
- Provide inputs and justifiable reasons for the approval or disapproval of particular guarantee requests.
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
Division: Asset And Liability Management (ALM)
Purpose: To exercise oversight over Schedule 2 and 3B national government business enterprises (SOEs) in the transport, defence and general sector.
Participate in and inform policy making in respect of the restructuring of SOEs in the transport, defence sector and general sectors.
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) in Finance or Economics. A Bachelor’s Degree (equivalent to
NQF level 7) in any of the above disciplines is an added advantage. A minimum of 4 years’ experience, of which 2 years should be at an Assistant Director level
or equivalent obtained in the transport, defence, and/or general sectors.
Knowledge and experience of the PFMA. Experience in financial policy analysis and strategic planning. Knowledge of financial management and
experience of mergers and acquisitions. Knowledge and experience of government policy frameworks.
DUTIES : Restructuring of SOEs: Conduct research pertaining to the restructuring of SOEs in the transport, defence, and general sectors. Review of the
restructuring/turnaround plans of the SOEs in the transport, defence, and
general sectors. Participate in the restructuring of SOEs in the transport, defence, and general sectors with other departments. Provide strategic inputs
on the repositioning and restructuring initiatives of SOEs. Monitoring Oversight over SOEs: Analyse the financial statements and corporate plans of the SOEs
in the transport, defence, and general sectors. Participate in the review and development of government legislation and regulations, including but not
limited to PFMA and NT Regulations. Analyse the alignment of the corporate plans of SOEs in transport, defence, and general sectors and compare them
to policy objectives. Analyse industry trends in the transport, defence, and general sectors. Exercise ongoing oversight over Schedule 2 and 3B SOEs in
the transport, defence, and general sectors. PFMA Oversight: Analyse and draft responses to PFMA applications from SOEs in the transport, defence, and
general sectors. Review of Contingent Liabilities: Assess guarantee requests from SOEs in transport, defence, and general sector. Provide inputs and
justifiable reasons for the approval or disapproval of particular guarantee requests.
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.



