NATIONAL TREASURY – 25 October 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 : 10 November 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 SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry
assessments. One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an
Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment. Selection panels shall score both
technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. 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 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. 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 38/230 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: AFRICA CONTINENTAL REF NO: S117/2026

Division: Economic Policy and International Cooperation (Epic)
Purpose: To coordinate the advancement of South Africa’s interests by
fostering economic and financial integration, and institutional governance
within the AU and development cooperation with UNECA.
SALARY : R605 742 per annum, (excluding benefits)
CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : A Grade 12 is required coupled with a degree (equivalent to NQF level 7) in
Economics and Econometrics, Political Science or Development Studies. 3
years’ experience within a development institution or policy or financial
environment. Knowledge of policy analysis and formulation of drafting notes
and cabinet memoranda. Proven knowledge and experience of benchmarking
and research with recognized international institutions. Knowledge and
experience on a diplomatic level will serve as an added advantage.

DUTIES : Some key Outputs include: Process Policy Analysis & Advocacy: Regional
Integration & Governance: Provide inputs in the formulation of National
Treasury’s position on regional economic and financial integration agenda in
the African Union Specialised Technical Committee (STC) of Finance, Planning
and Monetary Economic Integration. Provide inputs in the formulation of
National Treasury’s position for strategic participation and advancement of
priority regional economic and developmental issues at the Conference of
African Ministers of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development of UNECA.
Engage in the tabling of the AU budget and advancement of innovative
financing proposal for the AU Peace Fund, as part of the Experts of the
Committee of Fifteen Ministers of Finance (F15), and in line with AU Financial
Rules and Regulations (FRR), and rationalisation of overlapping activities
within the AU. Advance South Africa’s policy position on the development of
the AU New Scale of Assessment at the Joint Sitting on the Scale of
Assessment and Contributions at Ambassadorial Level and Experts of the
Committee of Fifteen Ministers, the Ministerial Committee on the Scale of
Assessment and Contributions of the Committee of F15 Ministers, etc.
Monitoring and analyses of implementation of AU Executive Council and
Assembly decisions on budget and financial management oversight at the Joint
Sitting of the Sub-Committee on General Supervision and Coordination on
Administrative, Budgetary, and Financial Matters (GSCBFAM), and Experts of
the Committee of Fifteen Ministers of Finance (F15) etc. Research, Database
Compilation & Analysis: Undertake periodic research, analysis for updates
highlighting global, regional, geopolitical developments, domestic economic
trends including policy and regulatory issues that could enhance or inhibit SA’s
regional economic integration objectives, on the Financial Integration paper.
Undertake periodic research, analysis and update/reviews (highlighting global,
regional, geopolitical developments, domestic economic trends including policy
and regulatory issues that could enhance or inhibit SA’s regional economic
integration objectives, on the Financial Governance paper. Bilateral
Cooperation: Development and review of a comprehensive MOU template for
enhancing bilateral finance and monetary cooperation with strategic countries
at SACU, SADC and continental levels. Bi-annual review and update of the AEI
Engagement Strategy document for enhancing bilateral relations with Tier-1
countries, F15 & priority regional partners. Represent National Treasury in
State Visits, Bi-National Commissions (BNC), Cooperation Commissions
(JCC) Midterm Reviews (MTR) and other relevant DIRCO-led bilateral
engagements. Coordinate engagements for strengthening SA’s relations with
the F15 and likeminded countries for coordinating a common-position
framework on key issues regarding the AU regional integration agenda to be
advanced at AU STC meetings. Coordination of capacity building and policy
cooperation programmes with strategic AU Member States’ and F15 Ministries
of Finance. Coordination & Administration: Liaise with the office of the Minister
and Deputy Minister and DDG – EPIC on participation in upcoming meetings
of the UNECA Ministers Of Finance, Planning and Monetary Integration, the
STC on Finance, Planning and Monetary Integration, F15 Committee, the AU
Assembly, Executive Council and for all relevant events/ statutory or Ad Hoc
meetings. Drafting of National Treasury inputs into the African Renaissance
Fund (ARF) concurrence request memos and response letters for the Minister
to the Department of International Relations Minister. Coordinate the payment
of funds due to CABRI and IDEP. Representation of National Treasury’s
participation at Cluster meetings, statutory and Ad Hoc meetings,
Interdepartmental Meetings (IDM) in preparation for State Visits, Bi-National
Commissions (BNC) Joint Cooperation Commission (JCC), Mid-Term Review
(MTR) and other relevant DIRCO-led bilateral engagements of the 2026-2027
FY. Liaise and consult with EPIC, DIRCO, the DTIC, economic cluster
departments, SOEs, DFIs, SA embassies abroad & other key stakeholders for
coordination of NT’s position on crosscutting workstreams/issues. Provide
input into the procurement plan within the set deadline. Ensure that documents
(memos, briefing notes, BTORs, speaking notes, presentation, etc) in relation
to statutory meetings, bilateral, Cabinet and research are filed after conclusion
of meetings. Provide regular & consistent inputs to, amongst others, IRSC,
CDOPs, risk register, procurement plan & quarterly reports for the Directorate’s
work. Compilation and submission of back-to-office reports (BTORs).

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

DEPUTY DIRECTOR: INTERNATIONAL & PROPERTY TAX DESIGN

POST 38/229 : DEPUTY DIRECTOR: INTERNATIONAL & PROPERTY TAX DESIGN REF
NO: S116/2026
Division: Tax And Financial Sector Policy (TFSP)

Purpose: To initiate and contribute to the optimal design of international (crossborder) and financial sector tax legislation and provide necessary support in
respect of tax treaty engagements in the international and regional coordination
of tax issues, while working closely with the International & Property Tax
Analysis team.

SALARY : R1 101 468 per annum, (Including benefits)
CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : A Grade 12 is required coupled with a Bachelor’s degree (equivalent to NQF
level 7) in Law or Accounting or International Tax. A minimum 4 years’
experience of which 2 years should be on an Assistant Director level or
equivalent obtained in International Tax and Business Tax Law practices.
Knowledge and experience in international tax treaties. Knowledge and
experience in negotiations of treaties and the drafting of agreements.
Experience in editing of drafter notes and compilation of legal documents.

DUTIES : International Tax Amendments (Cross-Border): Assist and provide input into
the development of design policy options for cross- border legislation –
including transfer pricing and CFC rules, for example. Research information
pertaining to the improvement and refinement of taxation in respect of crossborder activities. Provide inputs to draft documents and discussion papers
supporting cross-border tax issues for public or internal release. Gather
supporting information on stakeholders’ needs pertaining to policy
development on issues impacting international tax legislative amendments.
Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS): Initiate research, investigate, review,
analyses on the adoption of the BEPS Action Plan. Assist with South Africa with
ensuring that the related anti-avoidance legislation remains fit for purpose.
Assist with South African peer review mechanism as required in terms of the
BEPS Action Plan. Assist with South Africa inputs in respect of future
developments on the Two-Pillar approach and South Africa’s implementation
thereof. Financial sector taxation and Exchange Controls: Review and
contribute to any refinements / policy design changes required in respect of tax
legislation pertaining to banks, insurers, security transfer tax, etc. Assemble
exchange control information for refinement. Perform research on relevant
information for decisions with stakeholders. International and Regional
Coordination: Assist with inputs to the SADC coordination process. Assist with
inputs to the OECD coordination process. Assist with inputs re G20, G24, ATAF
coordination processes. Assist with inputs on the Official Development
Assistance Agreements coordination process with donors. Assist with inputs to
the UN Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation and its
envisaged protocols. International Tax Treaties: Provide a platform for
engagement on support pertaining to tax treaty negotiations. Research and
provide background information of potential stakeholders. Assist with the
scrutiny on tax treaty networks, country trade and investment flows. Provide
input to the signature process on tax treaties and assist with control measures.

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

POST 38/228 : DIRECTOR: FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE (2,3A,B,C) REF NO: S111/2026

Division: Asset And Liability Management (ALM)
Purpose: To exercise financial performance oversight to all Entities reporting to
the Minister of Finance through monitoring and evaluation of their financial
performance in compliance with prescribed legislation.
SALARY : R1 317 384 per annum, (including benefits)
CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : A minimum Grade 12, coupled with a Bachelor’s Degree (equivalent to NQF
level 7) is required in Accounting or Finance. CFA/CA will be an added
advantage. A minimum 5 years’ experience at a middle or senior managerial
level obtained in a financial environment, or public sector environment.
Knowledge of the broader financial management framework. Knowledge and
experience of analysing financial reports, business and strategic plans.
Knowledge of the PFMA, Treasury Regulations and the Public Entities policy
framework. 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 : Review and implement any legislative and other Treasury’s Reporting
requirements in terms of the Public Finance Management Act and Treasury
Regulations: Participate in key legislative and policy reforms related to these
entities and contribute through formal written input and other stakeholder
engagement. Participate in key discussions related to Instruction Notes and
updates and where possible, identify challenges with existing Instruction Notes
and entity compliance by making submissions to the relevant authority such as
the Office of the Accountant General. Stay abreast of any policy and treasury
reporting requirements and be a key interface with entities to ensure
compliance. Direct the formulation and implementation of governance,
monitoring and reporting frameworks. Financial Analysis and Reporting:
Evaluate Strategic Plans, Corporate Plans, Shareholders Agreements, Annual
Performance plans for Public Entities reporting to the Minister of Finance.
Analyse Public Entities expenditure trends and monitor financial management
and performance in Public Entities as prescribed by the PFMA and Treasury
Regulations. Provide financial inputs in relation to PFMA applications and other
functions within the Chief Directorate. Evaluate annual reports of Public Entities
reporting to the Minister and Monitor the performance as well as alignment with
set objectives and programmes. Direct the formulation and implementation of
governance, monitoring and reporting frameworks. Budget Analysis, review of
annual budget allocations: Review and assess Public Entities Medium Term
Expenditure Framework (MTEF), Estimates of National Expenditure (ENE),
Adjusted Estimates of National Expenditure (AENE) budget allocations. Draft
chapters and provide inputs relevant to the ENE. Review, research, analysis of
fiscal implications and engage through submissions on public entities in
alignment with legislation, regulation, policy proposals, and service delivery
trends. Prepare submissions and engage the Chief Financial Officer on
retention and roll-overs of surplus funds. Lead the development and
implementation of financial performance oversight strategies for public entities
reporting to the Minister of Finance. Stakeholder relations: Engage SOC’s and
liaise on the provision of information, inputs and recommendations. Provide
advice to the Director-General and Minister on Cabinet Memoranda, Ministerial
correspondence pertaining to Public Entities. Contribute to NT publications,
MTBPS, Budget Review, and ENE.

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

We wish you all the best with your applications