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 : 02 February 2026 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 01/94 : ECONOMIST: SOCIO-ECONOMIC POLICY REF NO: S121/2025

Division: Economic Policy and International Cooperation (EPIC)
Purpose: To conduct research on trends in, mainly but not limited to,
unemployment, inequality and poverty alleviation, to inform sound policy advice
on macroeconomic issues and as inputs into the economic framework for the
MTBPS and the Budget.
SALARY : R582 444 per annum, (Excl. benefits)
CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : A grade 12 is required coupled with a minimum National Diploma (equivalent
to NQF level 6) in Economics or Econometrics or Finance or Statistics or
Business Science or Data Science or Accounting or Mathematics. An NQF
level 7, 8 and/or 9 will be an added advantage. A minimum 3 years’ experience
in policy analysis/academics or economic consulting environment. Clear
understanding of principles of research methodology. Experience in research
and analysis of economic trends. Knowledge of South African economic trends
and sources of data and information. Basic analysis and report writing skills.

DUTIES : Economic research and policy analysis, and assessments of government
policy proposals: Assist in the research and analysis of unemployment,
inequality and poverty alleviation for integration into policy. Provide inputs into
memoranda to the Minister and DG on recent economic developments in the
economy. Compile own research papers on relevant issues. Commentary on
economic data releases: Updated an extensive database of information
relevant to the unit to inform research and respond to requests from other
divisions in National Treasury and other departments. Provide reports of
developments in the SA economy disseminated to internal stakeholders with
specific focus on issues of employment, equality and poverty alleviation.
Provide data in user-friendly format to users in National Treasury upon request.
Support and build strong stakeholder relations, internally and externally, to
advance the development of economic policy and the objectives of the National
Treasury: Help to compile National Treasury policy discussion documents for
consultation with stakeholders. Provide inputs into speeches, presentations
and memoranda. Engage and participate in seminars on economic policy
issues. Provide support to engagements with stakeholders on policy and
related issues. Chapter 2 of Budget and MTBPS inputs and assumptions:
Provide inputs into the Economic Chapter of Budget Review and Medium-term
Budget Policy Statement. Assist with number checking and proof reading of
Budget Review and Medium-term Budget Policy Statement Chapters. Inputs
into the quarterly assumptions meetings.

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

POST 01/93 : SENIOR ECONOMIST: PERSONAL INCOME TAX ANALYSIS REF NO: S124/2025

Division: Tax And Financial Sector Policy (TFSP)
Purpose: To contribute to advice on the impact of current and proposed tax
policy options to maintain and adjust efficient, effective, equitable and
internationally competitive revenue raising machinery for Government, and
provide economic and econometric analysis of tax policy initiatives to
determine their macro-, micro economic, revenue and distributional impact.
SALARY : R1 059 105 per annum, (all-inclusive)
CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : A Grade 12 coupled with a minimum Bachelor’s degree (equivalent to NQF
level 7) in Economics or Finance or Taxation. A minimum of 4 years’ experience
of which 2 years should be at an Assistant Director level or equivalent obtained
in economic analysis and research. Knowledge and experience of research on
tax policy. Knowledge of the broader Tax Policy Framework pertaining to
Personal Income Taxes. Knowledge and experience of Econometric and
Statistical analysis and formulation.

DUTIES : Evaluate Impact Analysis of Personal Income Tax (PIT) Reforms: Initiate the
estimation of proposed tax adjustments for the National Budget and their fiscal
impact. Propose tax adjustments to the individual income tax regime that will
contribute to alleviate poverty and unemployment and provide adequate social
assistance to vulnerable groups (children, sick, elderly and those with
disabilities). Initiate appropriate adjustment of tax brackets, rebates and
marginal tax rates for individual’s personal income tax s for the Budget.
Personal Income Tax allowances: Conduct research on the effectiveness and
fairness of tax allowances for individuals. Investigate and determine which
transport and home office allowances should be deductible from personal
income tax. Develop a new and appropriate framework for allowances and
suggest the relevant legislative amendments in a discussion document. Social
Security, Pension and Retirement Reform, and Other Savings (specifically as
it relates to individuals): Conduct analysis and provide inputs on incentives,
disincentives, potential behavioural consequences and distributional impacts
resulting from the interaction of the tax system with savings and social security,
pension and retirement reforms, Analyse savings and social security, pension
and retirement reforms. Individuals and Personal Savings, wealth and
investment: Initiate the development of discussion documents pertaining to taxbased incentives for non-retirement savings, wealth and investment taxation.
Develop policy instruments and qualitative (research) and quantitative
(econometric models) for the appreciation of taxpayer behaviour pertaining to
taxation of wealth and investment and how it may impact savings. Engage and
debate with internal and external stakeholders on personal savings initiatives,
wealth taxation and investment behaviour. Respond to Parliamentary, Ministry,
and Public Enquiries; and research on MTBPS and Budget: Prepare informed
and concise written responses, in a timeous manner. Raise pertinent tax policy
issues from correspondence or enquiries with line manager (and other relevant
NT officials) and suggest the appropriate process to follow to address these
issues. Contribute to the MTBPS and annual Budget preparations.

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

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