National Treasury
Salary band
R 1 317 384
Closing date
14 September 2026
Reference
S098/2026
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Department
National Treasury
Location
Pretoria
Salary
R1 317 384 per annum, (Incl. benefits)
Requirements
A Grade 12 is required coupled with a minimum LLB Degree (equivalent to NQF level 7). LLM degree or certificate/s on legislative drafting courses will be an added advantage. A minimum 5 years of experience at a middle/senior managerial level obtained in a legal environment. Knowledge and experience in legislative drafting, constitutional and administrative law; and statutory interpretation. Knowledge of fiscal and intergovernmental legislation and budget processes. Experience in the Executive’s and Parliament’s processes for considering draft legislation. 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.
Duties
Drafting and Processing of Fiscal, Intergovernmental, Accounting and Procurement Related Legislation: Provide guidance on legislative processes and participate in policy processes that may require legislation, Draft Bills. Scrutinise draft Bills prepared by line units or entities of National Treasury. Assist internal stakeholders with legal aspects of socio-economic impact assessments of draft Bills. Prepare documentation for the processing of draft Bills, namely to the Minister, Directors-General Clusters, Cabinet and Parliament, and support the processing of draft Bills. Prepare legal instruments required for the commencement of Acts. Comment on Draft Bills relating to Fiscal, Intergovernmental, Accounting & Procurement Related Legislation: Provide inputs on draft Bills initiated by other national departments submitted to the National Treasury before the Directors-General Clusters and Cabinet processes. Provide input on draft Bills submitted to Directors-General Clusters and Cabinet, by identifying provisions that may impact on the National Treasury or legislation administered by the Minister of Finance. Provide inputs on Bills in Parliament, introduced by other Ministers or Members of Parliament. Drafting and Scrutiny of Subordinate Fiscal, Intergovernmental, Accounting and Procurement Related Legislation: Draft regulations and other legal instruments to be made by the Minister of Finance with supporting documentation required for the promulgation of the legal instruments. Scrutinise draft regulations and other legal instruments, prepared by line units or entities of National Treasury, to be made by the Minister of Finance with supporting documentation required for the promulgation of the legal instruments. Provide or co-ordinate inputs on draft regulations and other legal instruments initiated by other national departments submitted to the National Treasury before promulgation. Review of Fiscal, Intergovernmental, Accounting and Procurement Related Legislation: Audit legislation for technical al
Finance professionals are in consistent demand across the South African public and private sectors. The National Treasury, Auditor-General's office, and all provincial treasury departments regularly advertise financial management and accounting posts. In the private sector, CA(SA) qualification holders remain among the most sought-after professionals in the country. Many public sector finance roles require knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA).
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The advertised salary band for this post is R 1 317 384. 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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