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DEPUTY DIRECTOR: FISCAL OUTREACH

National Treasury

Salary band

R 1 101 468

Closing date

31 August 2026

Reference

S097/2026

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About this role

Department

National Treasury

Location

Pretoria

Salary

R1 101 468 per annum, (Incl. benefits)

Requirements

A Grade 12 is required, coupled with a minimum Honours Degree (equivalent to NQF level 8) in Economics, Sciences or Finance or Journalism or Development Studies. A minimum 5 years’ experience in financial communications, business journalism, economic research or financial education. In-depth knowledge of policy development and implementation. Experience of project management or public outreach programmes. Detailed knowledge of the South African public finance landscape, the budget process and government policy processes.

Duties

Co-ordinate fiscal outreach campaign: Work with the Budget Office, project partners and the communications division to co-ordinate the rollout of the Fiscal Outreach campaign to the targeted stakeholder groups. Co-ordinate public and targeted media engagements and events to support the campaign strategy, working with the Budget Office, Communications and external service providers. Coordinate media training for senior National Treasury officials to support the campaign strategy. Coordinate the development and strategic distribution of content for the campaign. Maintain sound relationships with key external and internal stakeholders and build appropriate project partnerships to support the campaign. Track the progress of the campaign and compile 119 quarterly reports. Oversee external service providers to ensure project targets are met. Assist the Editor in Chief to manage the editing of the Budget Review and Medium-Te r m Budget Policy Statement to with the Fiscal Outreach campaign. Edit and socialise the Budget Review and Medium-Te r m Budget Policy Statement: Assist the Editor in Chief to manage the editing of the Budget Review and Medium-Te r m Budget Policy Statement for clarity, consistency, tone and flow. Work with Budget Office to coordinate the Budget calendar and content and incorporate the Fiscal Outreach campaign into the process. Monitor the impact and effectiveness of National Treasury’s efforts to socialise the Budget and Medium Term Budget Policy Statement and to engage with stakeholders to improve fiscal literacy. Monitor the effectiveness of fiscal outreach consultation and engagement initiatives and identify potential risks and opportunities for the fiscal outreach campaign. Manage surveys to assess budget and fiscal literacy among the targeted stakeholder groups. Social Media monitoring and engagement: Implement regular monitoring and analysis of social media to identify gaps in fiscal literacy and opportunities to address these. Evaluate existing National Treasury social media platforms to identify opportunities to improve or expand to support the Fiscal Outreach campaign. Work with Communications and Budget Office and service providers to refine Budget related content for social media.

Enquiries

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

Closing Date

2026-08

About communications and stakeholder engagement roles in South Africa

Communications and stakeholder engagement roles in the South African public sector fall under the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) framework. These roles require excellent written and verbal communication skills, often in more than one official language. Stakeholder and community liaison posts are particularly common at provincial and municipal government level where public participation in government processes is a legal requirement.

·Government communications posts often require proficiency in at least one African language in addition to English or Afrikaans.

·A degree in Communications, Journalism, or Public Relations is the standard minimum for most government communications roles.

·Media liaison experience - managing press releases, journalist inquiries, and spokesperson functions - is specifically valued for senior communications posts.

·Community liaison roles at municipal level may require evening and weekend availability for public meetings and community engagement sessions.

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, Sciences or Finance or Journalism or Development Studies
·A minimum 5 years’ experience in financial communications, business journalism, economic research or financial education
·In-depth knowledge of policy development and implementation
·Experience of project management or public outreach programmes
·Detailed knowledge of the South African public finance landscape, the budget process and government policy processes

Key Duties

·Co-ordinate fiscal outreach campaign: Work with the Budget Office, project partners and the communications division to co-ordinate the rollout of the Fiscal Outreach campaign to the targeted stakeholder groups
·Co-ordinate public and targeted media engagements and events to support the campaign strategy, working with the Budget Office, Communications and external service providers
·Coordinate media training for senior National Treasury officials to support the campaign strategy
·Coordinate the development and strategic distribution of content for the campaign
·Maintain sound relationships with key external and internal stakeholders and build appropriate project partnerships to support the campaign
·Track the progress of the campaign and compile 119 quarterly reports
·Oversee external service providers to ensure project targets are met
·Assist the Editor in Chief to manage the editing of the Budget Review and Medium-Te r m Budget Policy Statement to with the Fiscal Outreach campaign
·Edit and socialise the Budget Review and Medium-Te r m Budget Policy Statement: Assist the Editor in Chief to manage the editing of the Budget Review and Medium-Te r m Budget Policy Statement for clarity, consistency, tone and flow
·Work with Budget Office to coordinate the Budget calendar and content and incorporate the Fiscal Outreach campaign into the process

Before you apply - checklist

Make sure you have everything ready before the closing date.

✓Download and fully complete the official Z83 form - partial or outdated Z83 versions are rejected
✓Prepare a detailed CV listing every previous post with exact start and end dates (month and year)
✓Get certified copies of all qualifications - certification must be done at a police station or commissioner of oaths
✓Include a certified copy of your South African ID document or passport
✓Be prepared to undergo a criminal record check - a conviction may disqualify you depending on the nature of the post
✓Submit your complete application package to recruitment.enquries@treasury.gov.za before the closing date - late or incomplete submissions are not considered

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What is the salary for the DEPUTY DIRECTOR: FISCAL OUTREACH position?+

The advertised salary band for this post is R 1 101 468. This is the all-inclusive remuneration package, which typically covers basic salary, medical aid contribution, and other benefits. The exact split between cash and benefits is determined at appointment stage.

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