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.

APPLICATIONS : To apply visit: https://erecruitment.treasury.gov.za/eRecruitment

CLOSING DATE : 08 December 2025 at 12:00 pm (Midday)

NOTE : 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 will be subjected to two assessments. The first
assessment will be a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical
elements of the job, while the second assessment will be an integrity (ethical
conduct) assessment, the logistics of which will be communicated by the
Department. 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-entryprogramme/, 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.

POST 43/87 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: FINANCIAL SECTOR AND ECONOMIC RELATED LEGISLATIVE SERVICES REF NO: S116/2025

Division: Office of The General-Counsel (OGC)
Purpose: To assist in the drafting and scrutiny of financial sector and economic
related legislation and supporting its legislative processes; to comment on draft
legislation impacting on fiscal and intergovernmental legislation and to advise
on the interpretation of fiscal and intergovernmental legislation.
SALARY : R468 459 per annum (Excl. benefits)
CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : A grade 12 is required coupled with a minimum bachelor’s degree in law
(equivalent to NQF level 7) LLB (equivalent to NQF level 8) will be an added
advantage. A minimum of 3 years’ experience obtained in a legal environment.
Knowledge of constitutional and administrative law and statutory interpretation.
Knowledge of Legal research and Legislative drafting skills.

DUTIES : Drafting and Processing of financial sector and economic related primary
legislation: Provide guidance on legislative processes and participate in policy
processes that may require legislation. Draft Bills. Scrutinise draft Bills
prepared by line units or entities of National Treasury. Assist internal units with
legal aspects of socio-economic impact assessments of draft Bills. Prepare
documentation for the processing of draft Bills, namely to the Minister,
Directors-General Clusters, Cabinet and Parliament, and support the
processing of draft Bills. Prepare legal instruments required for the
commencement of Acts. Comment on Draft Primary Bills initiated by other
Departments/Ministers: Provide inputs on draft Legislation initiated by other
national departments submitted to the National Treasury before DirectorsGeneral and Cabinet processes. Scrutinise legislation submitted to Cabinet
Committees or Cabinet to prepare the Minister of Finance’s input on the
legislation, by identifying provisions that may impact on the National Treasury
or legislation administered by the Minister of Finance, impact the financial
interests of the provincial and local spheres of government, and only be
introduced by the Minister of Finance or with the Minister’s concurrence.
Drafting/Editing and Scrutiny of financial sector and economic related
subordinate legislation: Draft regulations and other legal instruments to be
made by the Minister of Finance with supporting documentation required for
the promulgation of the legal instruments. Scrutinise draft regulations and other
legal instruments, prepared by line units or entities of National Treasury, to be
made by the Minister of Finance with supporting documentation required for
the promulgation of the legal instruments. Provide inputs on draft regulations
and other legal instruments initiated by other national departments submitted
to the National Treasury before promulgation. Review legislation: Audit
legislation for technical alignment and adherence to best practice and other
primary legislation of the National Treasury. Assess legislative requirements
against government policy objectives and initiate reviews of legislation.
Interpretation of legislation: Advise internal units on the interpretation of
legislation.

ENQUIRIES : enquiries only (No applications): Recruitment.Enquries@treasury.gov.za

POST 43/86 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: EMPLOYEE RELATIONS REF NO: S115/2025

Division: Corporate Services (CS)
Purpose: To implement and follow-up on labour relations matters within the
National Treasury.
SALARY : R468 459 per annum, (Excl. benefits)
CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : A Grade 12 is required coupled with a minimum National Diploma (equivalent
to NQF level 6) or bachelor’s degree (equivalent to NQF level 7) in Human
Resources Management or Employment Relations or Labour Relations. A
minimum 3 years’ experience obtained in Employment Relations services.
Knowledge of the broader public service framework on Labour Relations.

DUTIES : Grievances and Complaints: Investigate grievances lodged in alignment with
policy and procedures, Apply prescripts in accordance with the lodging of
investigations and the resolving of grievances, Assist in the evaluation of
investigation reports received and formulate the outcome of an investigation,
Engage and refer grievances to the Public Service Commission for further
investigation, Provide feedback on outcomes emanating from the Public
Service Commission’s investigation, Prepare grievances to stakeholders for
their inputs. Misconducts: Draft appointment letter for the appointment of IO’s
and PO’s, Scrutinize reports and requests and issue a formal charge to an
employee accused of misconduct, Guide stakeholders on application of
discipline relating to misconduct, Assist with the involve of law enforcement
agencies in high profile cases when required, Process requests for the
suspension of employees based on merit of the situation, Assist with the
drafting of charges on misconduct and serve charge sheets on an employee,
Arrange disciplinary hearings and record proceedings in the meeting for record
purposes, Implement policies and maintain procedural and substantive
consistency in misconduct cases, Engage the outcome of disciplinary hearing
to the affected employee, Engage the outcome of disciplinary hearing to the
affected employee, Engage the outcome of disciplinary hearing to the affected
employee: General Public Sector Bargaining Council Engagements: Assist
with the serving of copies of referral forms of disputes are filed by the applicant,
Represent the Department in conciliation hearings at the PSCBC, GPSSBC
and CCMA, Prepare documents and brief legal representatives on cases and
assist them during the duration of cases, Assist with the implementation of
awards issued by the Commissioner. Collective Bargaining: Assist with the
facilitation and functioning of the internal collective bargaining structures,
Serve as the secretariat to the Task Team and prepare discussion documents
for meetings, Assist in the interpretation and application of agreements.

ENQUIRIES : enquiries only (No applications): Recruitment.Enquries@treasury.gov.za

POST 43/85 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: PERFORMANCE AUDIT REF NO: S114/2025 (X2 POSTS)

Division: Office of The General-General (ODG)
Purpose: To plan and execute performance audit and audit of performance
information engagements for NT, IRBA, ASB and GTAC to achieve audit
objectives.
SALARY : R468 459 per annum, (Excl. benefits)
CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : A grade 12 is required coupled with a minimum bachelor’s degree (equivalent
to NQF level 7) in Internal Auditing or Accounting, Certification as a Certified
Internal Auditor (CIA) will serve as an added advantage. A minimum 3 years’
experience obtained within the broader Internal Audit environment. Knowledge
and experience of the performance audits field.

DUTIES : Audit Process – Audit plan, assurance and advisory services: Assist with
planning and reporting, and lead the execution of planned, adhoc and follow
up performance audits and audit of performance information engagements.
Provide key input into the development and alignment of the 3-year rolling audit
plan and detailed annual Performance Audit plan based on the strategic and
operational risks. Provide inputs in ensuring that planning for the Performance
Audits is done a quarter in advance and resources are correctly allocated
based on skills required and availability. Draft audit notification and
engagement letters. Conduct preliminary surveys and necessary research on
all planned and ad-hoc performance audit engagements. Arrange and attend
opening and closing conference meetings with clients. Manage own task
allocation, oversee and monitor tasks assigned to Junior Performance Audit
Specialists and trainees. Lead the interview sessions in preparation of
performance audits, identification of symptoms, completion of audit working
papers, informal queries, progress reports, quality draft audit reports that
include value adding recommendations audit file on TeamMate. Assist with the
development of audit objectives and criteria and audit program. Lead the follow
up process and ensure that all the necessary tests and workshops are
conducted to verify implementation of action plans instituted by management
to rectify identified inadequate management measures. Complete the findings
register to be reported to Audit Committee. Resource Management: Supervise
and develop Junior Performance Audit specialists and trainees.

ENQUIRIES : enquiries only (No applications): Recruitment.Enquries@treasury.gov.za

POST 43/84 : ECONOMIST: BUSINESS TAX ANALYSIS REF NO: S111/2025

Division: Tax and Financial Sector Policy (TFSP)
Purpose: To advise on economic, distributional and sectoral impacts of current
and proposed business tax policy options – aiming for an efficient and
internationally competitive revenue raising policy.
SALARY : R582 444 per annum, (Excl. benefits)
CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : A Grade 12 coupled with a minimum National Diploma (equivalent to NQF level
6) or bachelor’s degree (equivalent to NQF level 7) in Economics or
Econometrics or Finance or Tax. A minimum 3 years’ experience obtained in
an analytical environment. Knowledge and experience of tax / fiscal policy /
public economics would be an advantage.

DUTIES : Corporate Taxation – rates, tax bases and tax competition: Assist in research
on corporate taxation pertaining to rates and tax base in aiming for an efficient
and internationally competitive corporate tax regime. Make use of
administrative taxpayer microdata to inform policy analysis and
recommendations and present thereon. Review of Tax Policy and Legislation:
Assist in the reviewing of tax legislation in conjunction with economic policy
and recommend changes. Assist in the review of tax reforms relating to other
countries for alignment of international trends, mindful of South Africa’s
priorities and needs. Assist with sector analysis on tax policy for tax incentives.
Monitor the tax policy impact on sectors and the economy (growth). Inputs to
International Taxation: Assist in the provision of income flow data and analysis
for double tax agreements. Conduct research and analysis on international tax
matters. Parliamentary, Ministerial and MTBPS and Budget: Assist in
preparation of written responses to stakeholders. Assist in the response to tax
policy issues emanating from enquiries and suggest appropriate courses of
action. Liaise with stakeholders and contribute to MTBPS and Budget
preparations. Collate inputs from internal stakeholders into responses and
contribute to formulation of responses to enquiries.

ENQUIRIES : enquiries only (No applications): Recruitment.Enquries@treasury.gov.za

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