ECONOMIST: PROVINCIAL FISCAL FRAMEWORK

POST 35/33 : ECONOMIST: PROVINCIAL FISCAL FRAMEWORK REF NO: S112/2023
Division: Intergovernmental Relations (IGR)
Purpose: To assist with the policy formulation and planning of provincial
budgets, through collating and manage of databases.
SALARY : R527 298 per annum, (Remuneration package benefits exclusive)
CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS

A Grade 12 is required coupled with a minimum National Diploma (equivalent to an NQF level 6) or Bachelor’s Degree (equivalent to an NQF level 7) in any
of the following disciplines: Economics or Public Finance Management or Public Management. A minimum 3 years’ experience in Public Financial
Management system in South Africa. Knowledge of the broader public finance fiscal framework. Knowledge of basic public sector budgeting principles.
Knowledge and exposure to spread sheets and manipulation of data and formulas (MS Excel). Good written and verbal communication skills

DUTIES

Manage Database for Equitable Share Formula: Collect information and update the equitable share formula. Maintain the database for the provincial equitable
share formula. Assist with refinement of the fiscal framework equitable share model. Develop and provide analytical reports in support of the model and
forecast different scenario’s the fiscal framework equitable share. Provincial Fiscal Framework: Assist with technical analyses in reaching decisions relating
to provincial equitable shares. Assist with the maintaining of conditional grants allocations to provinces. Provide inputs into the development and drafting of
analytical reports impacting on the provincial fiscal framework. Database design: Provide concepts in the preparation of tables, spreadsheets and
presentation format of the fiscal framework equitable share formula database. Intergovernmental Co-ordination and Publications: Assist with the compilation
of information required for the annual IGFR. Provide inputs of data for reports to TCF and Budget Council Meetings.

ENQUIRIES : Enquiries only (No applications): Recruitment.Enquries@treasury.gov.za
APPLICATIONS : To apply visit: https://erecruitment.treasury.gov.za/eRecruitment/#/browseJobs

NATIONAL TREASURY

The National Treasury is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from persons living with disabilities. It is the department’s intention to promote representivity through filling these posts in line with the department’s approved Employment Equity Plan. Our buildings are accessible to persons
living with disabilities

CLOSING DATE : 13 October 2023 at 12:00 am (Midnight)

NOTE : The National Treasury utilises an e-Recruitment system, effective from 7 April 2021, which means allapplicants must login/register to apply for positions as we
no longer accept applications via email or hand delivered/post. The applicant’s profile on the e-Recruitment 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 documentations 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 for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical
elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the Department. Successful completion of the Nyukela Public Service SMS Preentry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government, available as an online course on https://www.thensg.gov.za/trainingcourse/sms-pre-entry-programme/, prior to finalisation of appointment. All qualifications, criminal and SA citizenship checks will be conducted on all shortlisted candidates and,where applicable, additional checks will be conducted. 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),not negotiable. 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 or to put on hold a position and/or to re-advertise a post. The National Treasury is compliant to the
requirements of POPIA.

All the best with your applications