NATIONAL TREASURY Jobs – 09 August 2026

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 : 25 August 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, 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 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 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

POST 28/67 : PERFORMANCE AUDITOR REF NO: S091/2026 (X2 POSTS)

Division: Office of The Director-General (ODG)
Purpose: To assist with audit of performance information engagements and
performance audits by evaluating management measures for resources
acquired economically and utilised efficiently and effectively in the execution of
prescribed audit processes and procedures.
SALARY : R413 001 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 Internal Audit/
Accounting. A minimum of 2 years’ experience in an Internal Audit environment,
of which a part of the experience must be in the Performance audit and
Performance information field. Experience in performance audit and
Performance information audit processes and procedures is required. Sound
knowledge of Performance Audit and Performance Information Audit
processes, procedures and methodology are required.

DUTIES : Audit Planning: Provide inputs to the development of performance audit
notification letters. Perform preliminary surveys on planned performance audit
and audit of performance information engagements. Gather background
information on identified performance audit and audit of performance
information. Initiate interview sessions in preparation of performance audit and
audit of performance information engagements and analyse disseminated
information. Identify symptoms and assist with the development of audit
objectives and criteria for engagement. Audit Execution: Assist with the
development of an audit program for implementation. Test procedures as per
the prescribed performance audit and audit of performance information
programme. Determine root causes to address management measures that
are lacking or inadequate. Complete work papers and draw conclusions from
test results. Audit Reporting: Draft informal audit queries as per the prescribed
performance audit methodology. Confirm the findings and the impact of risk
ratings of performance audit and audit of performance information findings with
clients and draft recommendations on root causes. Assist with compiling draft
audit report. Follow up audit of Performance Audits. Follow up on previous
performance audit findings. Perform performance audit reviews through tests
and observations. Evaluate and capture action plans instituted by management
to rectify identified inadequate management measures. Assist with completion
of findings register to be reported to Audit Committee.

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

POST 28/66 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: BAS & LOGIS OPERATIONS REF NO: S090/2026

Division: Office of The Accountant-General (OAG)
Purpose: To support and maintain transversal financial management systems
and enabling technologies (including current and future solutions) in
compliance with applicable legislation, policies, standards and procedures.
SALARY : R605 742 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
Information Technology, Information Systems, or Business Analysis; A
certification in Project Management will serve as an added advantage. A
minimum of 3 years’ experience obtained in an application, system support, or
operations environment. Experience in transversal financial management
systems operations and support processes (incident, problem solving, change
and release management). Experience in Project Management (IT Systems
Implementation). Knowledge and experience of the public-sector financial
framework and end-user support in a multi-stakeholder environment.

DUTIES : Systems Operations & Modernisation: Assist in the evaluation of policy
requirements and user specifications for National and Provincial Government
Departments. Assist with planning and implementation of proposed and new
initiatives, e.g. modernisation, configuration, patching and upgrade for the
enhancement of financial system capabilities (e.g., General Ledger, Reporting
and Analytics). Validate that the implemented functionality meets business
requirements prior to deployment. Coordinate change and release activities for
new system enhancements and support user access (user provisioning,
role/profile maintenance and access reviews) in accordance with security and
segregation-of-duties requirements. Develop and maintain standard operating
procedures, user guides, knowledge articles and support documentation to
promote consistent, high-quality service delivery. Evaluate Financial Systems
Competencies: Assist in conducting policy research in conjunction with
stakeholders, e.g. Office of the Accountant General, CPO and DPSA, etc.
Assist in collaborating policy initiatives with other technical experts and
evaluate inputs in alignment with system requirements. Log, coordinate and
monitor incidents, service requests and problems; support root-cause analysis
and implement approved corrective and preventive actions. Provide functional
and operational support for transversal financial management systems in
accordance with agreed service levels and governance processes. Financial
Management Systems Accessibility: Assist in providing percentage availability
of the system during peak processing times. Assist in integrating measure to
enable system to recover data lost during operations downtimes. Assist in
conducting policy research in conjunction with stakeholders, e.g. Office of the
Accountant General, CPO and DPSA, etc. Stakeholder Engagement: Assist in
developing communication circulars regarding new system functionalities,
updates and implications to users. Assist in coordinating Annual User Forums
and attend other Stakeholder Forums when necessary. Support business
readiness, stakeholder engagement, defect resolution and postimplementation validation. Ensure stakeholder communication,
implementation readiness and successful deployment within approved
timeframes. Assist in developing intervention strategies and assist users.

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

POST 28/65 : DIRECTOR: DATA GOVERNANCE REF NO: S092/2026

Division: Office of The Director-General (ODG)
Purpose: To develop and manage data governance frameworks, ensuring that
data quality, compliance, security, and effective data management practices
are implemented and adhered to.
SALARY : R1 317 384 per annum, (Incl. benefits)
CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : A Grade 12 coupled with minimum Bachelor’s Degree (equivalent to NQF Level
7) in Computer Science or Economics or Data Science or Information
Management or related qualification. A minimum 5 years’ experience at a
middle/senior managerial level obtained in data governance, management and
compliance. Experience in the formulation and managing of data governance
frameworks, policies and practices. Knowledge of data governance
frameworks (e.g., DAMA-DMBOK), data privacy regulations (e.g. POPIA), and
data quality standards. Knowledge and experience with data management
tools and metadata management platforms. 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 : Data governance framework and policy development: Develop and implement
a comprehensive data governance and management framework, including
policies, standards, and procedures. Define data ownership, stewardship roles,
and accountability across the organisation. Establish a Data Governance
Committee to drive adherence to data policies and facilitate decision-making.
Define and track key data governance metrics to measure the effectiveness of
data governance initiatives. Lead data governance and data management
related to the MzansiXchange. Data and metadata management: Implement
and oversee master data management processes to ensure consistency and
accuracy of critical data entities. Establish a data catalogue to classify National
Treasury data assets. Implement metadata management practices. Ensure
that data catalogue and metadata are continuously updated. Data quality
management and improvement: Establish data quality metrics, standards, and
processes to ensure data accuracy, completeness, consistency, and reliability.
Develop appropriate techniques for data verification, profiling, cleaning, and
monitoring techniques to maintain high data quality. Collaborate with data
stewards and divisions to identify data quality issues and drive corrective
actions. Stay updated on emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in
data governance and data management. Lead initiatives to adopt new tools
and technologies that enhance data governance capabilities. Data compliance,
security, and risk management: Ensure compliance with data privacy laws and
regulations (e.g., POPIA) and industry standards. Identify potential data risks
and develop strategies to mitigate them, including data access controls and
encryption Collaborate with the IT and cybersecurity teams to ensure data
security protocols are integrated into the data governance framework.
Stakeholder engagement: Train and educate stakeholders on data governance
best practices, data ownership, and compliance requirements. Engage internal
and external stakeholders on new developments pertaining to data
governance, compliance, security and risk management and their impact on
the management of data in the National Treasury. Represent National Treasury
on inter-governmental and other external forums and committees related to
data governance. Establish relationships with key government departments,
research and international organisations to advance data governance
functions.

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

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