Assistant Director: Fiscal Research

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 Economics or Mathematics or Mathematical Statistics. A minimum 3 years’ experience is required in fiscal analysis, public finance, or an economic research environment. Experience in policy development and communication is also valued. Knowledge of Economic Analysis and Research. Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act and Treasury Regulations.

Key Responsibilities

Fiscal Policy Research: Undertake Fiscal Policy research consistent with the requirements of the National Treasury and review the broader international macro-economic environment, institutional frameworks for their impacts on fiscal sustainability. Provide inputs in the development of policy and implement policy decisions of fiscal nature. Undertake research in line with the requirements of the Fiscal Policy requirements and the broader international macro-economic environment, institutional frameworks and fiscal sustainability. Maintain debt sustainability model and revenue analysis workbook. Database Management and Fiscal Framework Analysis: Research and analyse government financial statistics database. Create and maintain a standard Fiscal Policy database for analysis of information. Assist and maintain the consolidated government fiscal framework which includes the General Government Finance Statistics database. Provide analysis and reports pertaining to the fiscal framework for the bi-annual budget processes. Provide support to chapters inputs and general editing of documents. Budget Review and MTBPS: Assist with the budget media analysis prior to the official presentation. Provide inputs for the Q&A document and media lockups, prior to budget presentation. Arrange the post-budget feedback for civil society and public-sector economic forums. Benchmarking Research: Undertake benchmarking, economic research, analysis and the relation to fiscal policy. Provide research into the levels of the various fiscal indicators and their implications for sustainability, growth, and development. Engage stakeholders on broader economic issues, drawing particular attention to the role and impact of government.

How to Apply

Enquiries

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