Job title : Director: Public Finance
Job Location : Gauteng, Pretoria
Deadline : December 19, 2024
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Qualification/s Requirements A Grade 12 is required coupled with a minimum a Bachelor's degree (equivalent to NQF level 7) in any of the following disciplines: Economic Sciences or Development Studies or Social Sciences; A minimum 5 years' experience at a middle management (Deputy Director) level obtained in strategic management, including management of policy processes and project management, Public Finances and the Local Government; In-depth knowledge of policy development and implementation; Detailed knowledge of: the South African public finance terrain, especially intergovernmental fiscal relations, government policy processes, budget processes and financial management; Approaches to poverty eradication, inequality, and related development issues in South Africa; and 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?.
Key Performance Areas Monitoring and implementation of Financial Planning and Budgeting: Monitor financial management and budgeting impact on departmental and provincial treasury level and implement relevant policy initiatives; Review the annual budget process, sectoral expenditure review processes and intergovernmental technical committees; Maintain sound relationships with key stakeholders in the sectors and pursue a process of modernisation and reform; and Communicate latest trends and processes for implementation in annual budget process and escalate to stakeholders.
Budget analysis and financial planning: Provide strategic direction in government sectoral financing, financing mechanisms and levels of funding; Co-ordinate the analysis of budget submissions and budgetary contributions to budget documentation (Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement, Budget Review, Estimates of National Expenditure and Intergovernmental Fiscal Review); Plan and provide inputs in fiscal and budget processes at national and provincial level, prioritise budget co-ordination, overall fiscal framework, division of revenue, and national and provincial main and adjustment estimates; and Create a platform for budget reform and the development of three-year budgets (MTEF) cycle, service delivery indicators and the integration of strategic planning.
Financial management, expenditure, and service delivery: Develop reporting systems and databases; Oversee the implementation of the Public Management Act; and Advise and monitor the implementation and interpretation of the Treasury Regulations. ?
Policy analysis and implementation: Analysis of policies and advice to the Ministry of Finance, National Treasury and other stakeholders; Process/ Design for participation in sectoral policy processes, institutional reform & implementation, support for strengthening coherence of policy processes, policy analysis and costing.
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