Job title : Senior Budget Analyst: Public Finance
Job Location : Gauteng, Pretoria
Deadline : December 19, 2024
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Qualification/s Requirements Grade 12 is required coupled with a minimum National Diploma (equivalent to NQF 6) or Bachelor's degree (equivalent to NQF 7) in the following disciplines: Economics or Accounting or Public Finance; A minimum 4 years' experience of which 2 years should be at an Assistant Director level or equivalent obtained in budgetary and financial management; Knowledge and experience of the public sector budgetary and expenditure framework; Knowledge of sector financial processes, budgeting and MTEF process; and Knowledge of regulatory directives like the PFMA and Treasury Regulations.?
Key Performance Areas Budget Analysis and Financial Planning: Provide guidance to client departments in their preparation of annual budget submissions and related budget documentation; Analyse the annual MTEF submissions of departments and devise corrective steps pertaining to budget documentation, which include the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement; Appropriation Bill, Budget Review and Estimates of National Expenditure; and Contribute to the budget process nationally and evaluate the departments' requests for roll-over funds, additional funds, programme structure changes, NRF drawings, shifting of funds and suspension of funds.
Monitor Expenditure Plans against Service Delivery Targets: Monitor compliance and alignment to the prescribed PFMA and Treasury Regulations and guide stakeholders on its interpretation for the correct implementation and application; thereof; Perform in-year analysis and advice on expenditure plans and trends to enhance the financial gains and effectiveness within departments; Monitor the?achievements of departments' against service delivery plans and set targets; Verify programme and projects outputs for alignment based on the successes administered by departments; and Follow-up on findings and concerns emanated from the Auditor-General's reports and parliamentary working committees on department's financial affairs.
Analyse Policy and Monitor Implementation: Perform policy analysis and monitor the correct implementation in line with the prescribed legislative framework; Contribute to policy enhancements by providing strategic solutions for applications within the sectors;and Provide guidance and support on key policy determinations within the relevant sector.
Benchmarking and Research: Initiate benchmarking exercises with reputable government departments on the latest trends, globally; Perform research with international institution on the latest interventions pertaining to policy development, financial planning, expenditure monitor, etc.; and Engage stakeholders on the latest work processes and key developments pertaining to sectoral, national, and state-owned entities/ agencies.
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