ECONOMIST: PERSONAL INCOME TAX AND SAVINGS

POST 35/32 : ECONOMIST: PERSONAL INCOME TAX AND SAVINGS REF NO:
S102/2023
Division: Tax and Financial Sector Policy (TFSP)
Purpose: To provide macroeconomic and microeconomic analysis of the South
African personal income tax system and to undertake objective assessments
of tax reform proposals within a framework of sound tax policy.
SALARY : R527 298 per annum, (Remuneration package benefits exclusive)
CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS

A Grade 12 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 Taxation or Public Finance or Economic Science are required. A minimum of 3 years’ experience in Economics or
Taxation environment, exposure to Personal Income Tax analysis. Exposure to evidenced-based policy development. Knowledge of the tax structures,
reforms, and research. Knowledge of the Public Service Code of Conduct and Money Bills procedures.

DUTIES

Some key outputs include: Personal Income Tax policy research: Collect, manage, and analyse data from relevant sources to facilitate decision making.
Compile policy notes, discussion documents, presentations on options to adjust tax system for efficiency, equity, simplicity, and transparency. Analyse
and estimate impacts of tax proposals namely size and distribution, potential distortions, revenue implications, and wider economic impacts. Analyse
marginal tax rates for individuals, tax base, retirement tax, tax on savings, employment tax, tax expenditure on individuals, international tax and
dissemination of policy. Budget Review inputs and tax policy announcements: Develop and contextualise policy options in support of social and economic
objectives while optimising revenue. Develop and contextualise policy options to address market failures, facilitate behavioural change and retain
international competitiveness. Calculate and estimate standard Personal Income Tax tables and figures. Liaise with stakeholders to implement PIT
policies: Translate adopted policy proposals for implementation, with consideration of administrative constraints and procedures of legislative
amendments. Identify and consult with key stakeholders on the dissemination of information. Participate in public consultations with external stakeholders.
Develop Personal Income Tax inputs for government and participate in public tax policy engagements: Review, analyse and comment on policies with PIT
impacts. Provide inputs and participate in policy consultations. Prepare responses to public queries, including parliamentary questions, taxpayer, and
media queries. Provide inputs to briefing and speaking notes for external engagements.

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

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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