Job details

Circular Post No: 21/180
Job Ref Number: S082/2026
Department: National Treasury
Closing Date: 06 July 2026

Applications

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Division

Office of The Director-General (ODG)

Purpose

To develop and maintain data integration systems, ensuring reliable data architecture and data accessibility for advanced data analysis.

Salary

R1 317 384 per annum, (Incl. benefits)

Centre

Pretoria

Requirements

  • A Grade 12 is required with a minimum of Bachelor’s degree (equivalent to NQF Level 7) in Computer Science or Software Engineering or Data Science.
  • NQF level 8 will be an added advantage.
  • A minimum of 5 years’ experience at a middle / senior managerial level obtained in a data and software engineering environment.
  • Experience with data integration and modern data warehousing.
  • Knowledge and experience of data governance and security.
  • In-depth knowledge in programming languages and software such as R, Python, SQL, AWS.
  • 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

  • Data infrastructure and architecture: Lead the design, development, and maintenance of data architecture, pipelines, and integrations to ensure seamless data flow and accessibility for advanced analytics.
  • Drive innovation in data infrastructure by implementing automation, real-time data processing, and cloud-based solutions.
  • Oversee the integration of data sources, data warehousing, and cloud solutions that enable scalable and efficient data processing.
  • Develop interoperable data infrastructure that supports seamless data collection, processing, and analysis within government Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) systems.
  • Data integration, interoperability and automation: Oversee data integration to ensure seamless data flow across different systems, platforms, and departments (internal and external).
  • Implement ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes to integrate data from various sources.
  • Ensure data interoperability to support data sharing and collaboration across divisions within National Treasury.
  • Lead the design, development, and implementation of robust, scalable APIs to enable seamless data integration across internal systems and third-party applications.
  • Automate data workflows/processes to streamline data movement and reduce manual processing.
  • Data security: Implement data security measures, including encryption, data masking, and access controls, to protect sensitive data.
  • Ensure compliance with data protection regulations (e.g.
  • POPIA) and internal security policies.
  • Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments to identify and mitigate risks.
  • Collaborate with data governance team to establish data quality frameworks, ensuring data accuracy, consistency, and integrity across all systems.
  • Stakeholder engagement: Engage internal and external stakeholders on new developments pertaining to data architecture.
  • Represent National Treasury on inter-governmental and other external forums and committees related to data analytics.
  • Establish relationships with key government departments, research and international organisations to advance data governance functions.

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. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. 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. Please note that by responding to our advertisement/s, you consent to the collection, processing, and storing of your Personal Information for internal HR processes in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), Act No. 4 of 2013. In the event that your application is unsuccessful, the Department will retain your personal information only for audit purposes as required by policies, only for a specific period, of which the submitted documents will then be destroyed as legislated in the National Archives Act. 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 disclose particulars of all registrable financial interests and 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. Kindly note that all National Treasury adverts published/LIVE on the eRecruitment System have a closing date listed and closing time of 12h00 (MIDDAY) on that closing date. The system is designed to automatically remove the advert from public view at exactly 12h00 (Midday) of the said closing date for that post. There are no other means to submit applications post the closing date and time, if you have missed or delayed in submitting on time.

Original Text
POST 21/180 : DIRECTOR: DATA ENGINEERING REF NO: S082/2026 Division: Office of The Director-General (ODG)
Purpose: To develop and maintain data integration systems, ensuring reliable data architecture and data accessibility for advanced data analysis.
SALARY : R1 317 384 per annum, (Incl. benefits)
CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : A Grade 12 is required with a minimum of Bachelor’s degree (equivalent to NQF Level 7) in Computer Science or Software Engineering or Data Science.
NQF level 8 will be an added advantage. A minimum of 5 years’ experience at a middle / senior managerial level obtained in a data and software engineering
environment. Experience with data integration and modern data warehousing.
Knowledge and experience of data governance and security. In-depth knowledge in programming languages and software such as R, Python, SQL,
AWS. 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 : Data infrastructure and architecture: Lead the design, development, and maintenance of data architecture, pipelines, and integrations to ensure
seamless data flow and accessibility for advanced analytics. Drive innovation in data infrastructure by implementing automation, real-time data processing,
and cloud-based solutions. Oversee the integration of data sources, data warehousing, and cloud solutions that enable scalable and efficient data
processing. Develop interoperable data infrastructure that supports seamless data collection, processing, and analysis within government Digital Public
Infrastructure (DPI) systems. Data integration, interoperability and automation:
Oversee data integration to ensure seamless data flow across different systems, platforms, and departments (internal and external). Implement ETL
(Extract, Transform, Load) processes to integrate data from various sources.
Ensure data interoperability to support data sharing and collaboration across divisions within National Treasury. Lead the design, development, and
implementation of robust, scalable APIs to enable seamless data integration across internal systems and third-party applications. Automate data
workflows/processes to streamline data movement and reduce manual processing. Data security: Implement data security measures, including
encryption, data masking, and access controls, to protect sensitive data.
Ensure compliance with data protection regulations (e.g. POPIA) and internal security policies. Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability
assessments to identify and mitigate risks. Collaborate with data governance team to establish data quality frameworks, ensuring data accuracy,
consistency, and integrity across all systems. Stakeholder engagement:
Engage internal and external stakeholders on new developments pertaining to data architecture. Represent National Treasury on inter-governmental and
other external forums and committees related to data analytics. Establish relationships with key government departments, research and international
organisations to advance data governance functions.
ENQUIRIES : enquiries only (No applications): Recruitment.Enquries@treasury.gov.za

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