Director: Public Finance (Urban Development And Infrastructure)

Requirements

A Grade 12 is required coupled with a minimum Bachelor’s degree (equivalent to NQF level 7) in Economic Sciences or Development Studies or Social Sciences. A minimum 5 years’ experience at a middle or senior managerial level obtained in strategic management, including management of policy processes and project management. 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. 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 Responsibilities

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. 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. Create a platform for budget reform and the development of three-year budget (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. 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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