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DIRECTOR: FISCAL, INTERGOVERNMENTAL, ACCOUNTING & PROCUREMENT RELATED LEGISLATIVE SERVICES

National Treasury

Salary band

R 1 317 384

Closing date

14 September 2026

Reference

S098/2026

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About this role

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

About finance and accounting roles in South Africa

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).

·For government finance roles, experience with PFMA compliance and BAS (Basic Accounting System) is highly valued.
·SAICA, SAIPA, and CIMA designations should be prominently listed on your CV with registration numbers and status.
·Junior finance roles in government are typically graded at salary levels 6 to 8 and require a relevant three-year degree or diploma.
·Internal audit roles in the public sector require knowledge of the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.

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 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
  • ·za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/, prior to finalisation of an appointment

Key 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

Before you apply - checklist

Make sure you have everything ready before the closing date.

  • Prepare a detailed CV listing every previous post with exact start and end dates (month and year)
  • Check the advert before attaching ID or qualification copies. Supporting documents may be requested only from shortlisted candidates.
  • 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 DIRECTOR: FISCAL, INTERGOVERNMENTAL, ACCOUNTING & PROCUREMENT RELATED LEGISLATIVE SERVICES position?+

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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