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Director: Specialized Advosory Support ServicesKZN Provincial Treasury, Pietermaritzburg
Closes Friday 20 November 2026
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Requirements
- A 3 year recognized NQF Level 7 Qualification in Public Finance or Economics, Accounting, Financial Management.
- SMS Pre-Entry Certificate submitted prior to appointment.
- 5 years’ Middle or senior Managerial experience in Public Finance or Budget Management field (e.g.
- Financial Management, Revenue and Expenditure Management and Budgeting Systems).
- A Valid Driver’s Licence-Persons with disabilities who are unable to drive themselves will be assisted to meet work related travel commitments.
- Skills, Knowledge and Competencies:
- Knowledge of the Constitution (as amended).
- PFMA and Treasury Regulations.
- PSRF (Public Service Regulatory Framework).
- Provincial Procurement Act and Regulations.
- Provincial Internal Audit Act.
- PGDS (Provincial Growth and Development Strategy).
- PSEDS (Provincial Spatial Economic Development Strategy).
- National Treasury guideline documents.
- Financial Management systems (including BAS).
- In year monitoring and National Treasury Returns.
- Performance Measurement systems.
- Asset Management.
- Public finance management.
- Problem-solving.
- Analytical and numeracy.
- Verbal communication and presentation.
- Good interpersonal relations.
- Computer skills:
- Spreadsheets (MS Excel), word processing (MS Word).
- Economic modelling, research, and analysis.
- Report writing and general writing.
- Monitoring and forecasting.
- Project management.
- Contract management.
- Budgeting and budgeting systems.
- Performance budgeting and strategic planning.
- Change management.
- Statistical and quantitative analysis.
- Financial management.
- Strategic planning and management.
- People management.
- High level statistical and numeracy skills (ability to work with complex, linked spreadsheets).
- Language.
Duties
- Manage the implementation of a Management Reporting Framework for public entities with respect to budgeting.
- Manage the implementation of a Management Reporting Framework for public entities with respect to reporting.
- Manage the implementation of a Management Reporting Framework for public entities with respect to compliance with the PFMA by public entities.
- Provide inputs regarding vertical and horizontal division of revenue and contribute to discussions on DORA and participate in the review of the equitable share formula.
- Manage the development, review and implementation of policies, procedures and guidelines pertaining to provincial public entities and evaluate intergovernmental systems and provide recommendations to the Budget Council.
- Manage the resources of the Directorate.
How to apply
KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Treasury, P O Box 3613, Pietermaritzburg, 3200 or 145 Chief Albert Luthuli Road, Pietermaritzburg, 3200. Applications can also be submitted via the e-services system please assess this site on (eservices.gov.za)
For attention: Ms L Mthimunye
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Enquiries
Ms. T Stielau Tel No: (033) 897 4308
Notes from the department
Preferences: Females and people with disabilities who meet the
As printed in Circular 40 of 2026 · page 158 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 40/165: DIRECTOR: SPECIALIZED ADVOSORY SUPPORT SERVICES REF NO: KZNPT 26/53 SALARY: R1 317 384 per annum, (all- inclusive package) CENTRE: KZN Provincial Treasury, Pietermaritzburg REQUIREMENTS: A 3 year recognized NQF Level 7 Qualification in Public Finance or Economics, Accounting, Financial Management. SMS Pre-Entry Certificate submitted prior to appointment. 5 years’ Middle or senior Managerial experience in Public Finance or Budget Management field (e.g. Financial Management, Revenue and Expenditure Management and Budgeting Systems). A Valid Driver’s Licence-Persons with disabilities who are unable to drive themselves will be assisted to meet work related travel commitments. Skills, Knowledge and Competencies: Knowledge of the Constitution (as amended). PFMA and Treasury Regulations. PSRF (Public Service Regulatory Framework). Provincial Procurement Act and Regulations. Provincial Internal Audit Act. PGDS (Provincial Growth and Development Strategy). PSEDS (Provincial Spatial Economic Development Strategy). National Treasury guideline documents. Financial Management systems (including BAS). In year monitoring and National Treasury Returns. Performance Measurement systems. Asset Management. Public finance management. Problem-solving. Analytical and numeracy. Verbal communication and presentation. Good interpersonal relations. Computer skills: Spreadsheets (MS Excel), word processing (MS Word). Economic modelling, research, and analysis. Report writing and general writing. Monitoring and forecasting. Project management. Contract management. Budgeting and budgeting systems. Performance budgeting and strategic planning. Change management. Statistical and quantitative analysis. Financial management. Strategic planning and management. People management. High level statistical and numeracy skills (ability to work with complex, linked spreadsheets). Language. DUTIES: Manage the implementation of a Management Reporting Framework for public entities with respect to budgeting. Manage the implementation of a Management Reporting Framework for public entities with respect to reporting. Manage the implementation of a Management Reporting Framework for public entities with respect to compliance with the PFMA by public entities. Provide inputs regarding vertical and horizontal division of revenue and contribute to discussions on DORA and participate in the review of the equitable share formula. Manage the development, review and implementation of policies, procedures and guidelines pertaining to provincial public entities and evaluate intergovernmental systems and provide recommendations to the Budget Council. Manage the resources of the Directorate. ENQUIRIES: Ms. T Stielau Tel No: (033) 897 4308 NOTE: Preferences: Females and people with disabilities who meet the