DEPUTY DIRECTOR: EDITING AND RESEARCH

National Treasury

About this role

About IT and technology roles in South Africa

Information technology skills are among the most in-demand in the South African job market. Cape Town has established itself as a significant technology hub, while Johannesburg and Pretoria host the majority of corporate IT teams. The public sector is also a major employer of IT professionals, with posts in systems administration, network management, and software development regularly advertised through DPSA and government departments. Remote work is more common in technology than in any other South African sector.

About the hiring department

This vacancy is within National Treasury. Government departments in South Africa advertise vacancies through the Public Service Commission and are required to follow a standardised recruitment process governed by the Public Service Act. Applications are screened against the minimum requirements listed in the advert before any CV is reviewed by a panel.

Shortlisted candidates are contacted directly by the department. If you do not receive a response within 90 days of the closing date, your application was not successful. NewGenJobs tracks every application you submit through your personal dashboard so you always know where you stand.

Requirements

• ·A Grade 12 is required, coupled with a minimum Honours Degree (equivalent to NQF level 8) in Economics, Finance or Journalism
• ·A minimum 5 years’ experience in a business journalism, economic research, professional editing or financial communications environment
• ·In-depth knowledge of macroeconomic and fiscal issues and financial markets
• ·Detailed knowledge of the South African public finance landscape, the budget process and government policy processes
• ·Knowledge of digital media platforms

Key Duties

• ·Manage editing of the Budget Review and Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement: Assist the Editor in Chief and external service providers to review chapters and annexures for clarity, quality, flow, style, consistency and tone
• ·Work with chapter and annexure authors to fact-check and verify the accuracy of content and ensure alignment with National Treasury editorial guidelines
• ·Work with the Budget Office and editors to manage the editing, copy editing and sign-off processes for the Budget Review and Medium Term Budget Policy Statement and ensure deadlines are met, Co-ordinate writer training for chapter authors and budget analysts in order to improve the quality of the budget documents and expand the National Treasury’s pool of authors
• ·Monitor the use of artificial intelligence in the drafting of National Treasury documents and other content to prevent the inappropriate use of AI
• ·Assist with strategic messaging and reputation management for the Director General: Research, draft, review presentations, speaking notes and other content
• ·Coordinate the implementation of regular monitoring and analysis of social media and other media coverage, to identify opportunities for public engagement
• ·Monitor media and social media coverage to assist reputation management for the Office of the Director General and support the National Treasury to stay ahead of emerging reputational risks and opinion changes
• ·Coordinate, research and create content for the Director General’s social media pages and for other senior officials

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