DIRECTOR: PUBLIC FINANCE (URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE) is a South African government vacancy at National Treasury. This job is part of Circular 21 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Pretoria | closing date: 06 July 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 co-ordinate and strategically monitor the sectors in the development of financial planning and budgeting, financial management, expenditure, and support of service delivery initiatives for policy development and implementation in the sectors, impacting both the national and provincial government sphere.
Salary
R1 317 384 per annum, (Incl. benefits)
Centre
Pretoria
Requirements
- A Grade 12 is required coupled with a minimum Bachelor’s degree (equivalent to NQF level 7) in Economic Sciences or Development Studies or Social Sciences.
- A minimum 5 years’ experience at a middle or senior managerial level obtained in strategic management, including management of policy processes and project management.
- In-depth knowledge of policy development and implementation.
- Detailed knowledge of the South African public finance terrain, especially intergovernmental fiscal relations, government policy processes, budget processes and financial management.
- Approaches to poverty eradication, inequality, and related development issues in South Africa.
- 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
- Monitoring and implementation of Financial Planning and Budgeting: Monitor financial management and budgeting impact on departmental and provincial treasury level and implement relevant policy initiatives.
- Review the annual budget process, sectoral expenditure review processes and intergovernmental technical committees.
- Maintain sound relationships with key stakeholders in the sectors and pursue a process of modernisation and reform.
- Communicate latest trends and processes for implementation in annual budget process and escalate to stakeholders.
- Budget analysis and financial planning: Provide strategic direction in government sectoral financing, financing mechanisms and levels of funding.
- Co-ordinate the analysis of budget submissions and budgetary contributions to budget documentation (Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement, Budget Review, Estimates of National Expenditure and Intergovernmental Fiscal Review).
- Plan and provide inputs in fiscal and budget processes at national and provincial level, prioritise budget co-ordination, overall fiscal framework, division of revenue, and national and provincial main and adjustment estimates.
- Create a platform for budget reform and the development of three-year budget (MTEF) cycle, service delivery indicators and the integration of strategic planning.
- Financial management, expenditure, and service delivery: Develop reporting systems and databases.
- Oversee the implementation of the Public Management Act.
- Advise and monitor the implementation and interpretation of the Treasury Regulations.
- Policy analysis and implementation: Analysis of policies and advice to the Ministry of Finance, National Treasury and other stakeholders.
- Process / Design for participation in sectoral policy processes, institutional reform & implementation, support for strengthening coherence of policy processes, policy analysis and costing.
Enquiries
enquiries only (No applications): Recruitment.Enquries@treasury.gov.za OTHER POSTS
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
INFRASTRUCTURE) REF NO: S083/2026
Division: Public Finance (PF)
Purpose: To co-ordinate and strategically monitor the sectors in the development of financial planning and budgeting, financial management,
expenditure, and support of service delivery initiatives for policy development and implementation in the sectors, impacting both the national and provincial
government sphere.
SALARY : R1 317 384 per annum, (Incl. benefits)
CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : A Grade 12 is required coupled with a minimum Bachelor’s degree (equivalent to NQF level 7) in Economic Sciences or Development Studies or Social
Sciences. A minimum 5 years’ experience at a middle or senior managerial level obtained in strategic management, including management of policy
processes and project management. In-depth knowledge of policy development and implementation. Detailed knowledge of the South African
public finance terrain, especially intergovernmental fiscal relations, government policy processes, budget processes and financial management.
Approaches to poverty eradication, inequality, and related development issues in South Africa. 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 : Monitoring and implementation of Financial Planning and Budgeting: Monitor financial management and budgeting impact on departmental and provincial
treasury level and implement relevant policy initiatives. Review the annual budget process, sectoral expenditure review processes and intergovernmental
technical committees. Maintain sound relationships with key stakeholders in the sectors and pursue a process of modernisation and reform. Communicate
latest trends and processes for implementation in annual budget process and escalate to stakeholders. Budget analysis and financial planning: Provide
strategic direction in government sectoral financing, financing mechanisms and levels of funding. Co-ordinate the analysis of budget submissions and
budgetary contributions to budget documentation (Medium-Term Budget Policy
Statement, Budget Review, Estimates of National Expenditure and
Intergovernmental Fiscal Review). Plan and provide inputs in fiscal and budget processes at national and provincial level, prioritise budget co-ordination,
overall fiscal framework, division of revenue, and national and provincial main and adjustment estimates. Create a platform for budget reform and the
development of three-year budget (MTEF) cycle, service delivery indicators and the integration of strategic planning. Financial management, expenditure,
and service delivery: Develop reporting systems and databases. Oversee the implementation of the Public Management Act. Advise and monitor the
implementation and interpretation of the Treasury Regulations. Policy analysis and implementation: Analysis of policies and advice to the Ministry of Finance,
National Treasury and other stakeholders. Process / Design for participation in sectoral policy processes, institutional reform & implementation, support for
strengthening coherence of policy processes, policy analysis and costing.
ENQUIRIES : enquiries only (No applications): Recruitment.Enquries@treasury.gov.za
OTHER POSTS
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 21 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.
