Looking to build your career at the heart of South Africa’s public finance system? The National Treasury Vacancies for October 2025 are open, with senior management, economist, infrastructure, and supply chain opportunities available in Pretoria. Apply online before the closing date to be considered.
Vacancy Details
| Employer | Department of National Treasury |
|---|---|
| Closing Date | 3 November 2025 at 12:00 (midday) |
| Location | Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa |
Important Application Notes
- Apply online via the National Treasury e-Recruitment System.
- Your e-Recruitment profile replaces the Z83 (ensure it’s fully completed).
- Upload copies of ID and qualifications (certification required before interview).
- Assessments: shortlisted candidates complete a technical and an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
- Nyukela (SMS Pre-entry Programme) is required before appointment to SMS posts.
- Background checks: qualifications, criminal, SA citizenship, and DPSA checks apply.
- For queries (not applications): Recruitment.Enquiries@treasury.gov.za.
- National Treasury is an equal opportunity employer and supports applicants with disabilities.
Management Echelon
1) Chief Director: Direct Taxes — Ref S053/2025
Division: Tax and Financial Sector Policy (TFSP)
Purpose: Lead evidence-based reforms across personal & corporate income tax, CGT, withholding taxes, estate duty, donations tax, ensuring equity, revenue adequacy, and competitiveness.
Salary: R1 494 900 p.a. (all-inclusive)
Requirements:
- Grade 12 plus Bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) in Economics/Law/Taxation/Accounting
- 5+ years senior managerial experience in tax policy
- Proven policy formulation, analysis, and legislative oversight experience
- Nyukela (SMS) pre-entry certificate (prior to appointment)
Key Duties: - Advise Minister and Treasury on direct tax design & reforms
- Lead annual Budget Review direct tax proposals (Ch.4 & Annexure C) with SARS
- Evaluate fiscal & distributional impacts; publish discussion papers
- Guide drafting of tax bills and Explanatory Memoranda; stakeholder engagement (OECD, IMF, ATAF)
2) Chief Director: Indirect Taxes — Ref S054/2025
Division: TFSP
Scope: VAT, excise (alcohol, tobacco), fuel & environmental levies (incl. carbon tax)
Salary: R1 494 900 p.a. (all-inclusive)
Requirements: Degree (NQF 7) in Economics/Law/Taxation/Accounting; 5+ years at senior level in tax policy; Nyukela (SMS)
Duties:
- Lead indirect tax reforms and annual Budget proposals with SARS
- Present to Parliamentary Finance Committees; manage stakeholder submissions
- Research global trends; ensure administrative feasibility and competitiveness
3) Chief Director: Tax Revenue & Policy Costings — Ref S055/2025
Division: TFSP
Purpose: Develop revenue forecasting & micro-simulation models; quantify revenue & distributional effects of tax proposals
Salary: R1 494 900 – R1 781 328 p.a. (all-inclusive)
Requirements: Degree (NQF 7) in Econometrics/Statistics/Mathematics; 5+ years senior experience in research & tax policy analysis; Nyukela (SMS)
Duties:
- Build econometric models for PIT, CIT, VAT, excises, fuel taxes
- Maintain monthly revenue monitoring; lead RAWC processes
- Prepare Budget and MTBPS estimates; quantify policy impacts
4) Director: Capital Projects Appraisal — Ref S050/2025
Division: Budget Office (BO)
Purpose: Lead technical evaluation of infrastructure appraisals (non-PPP & BFI), advise across the project lifecycle
Salary: R1 226 714 p.a. (all-inclusive)
Requirements: Degree (NQF 7) in Development Finance/Economics/Public Policy; 5+ years middle/senior experience in infrastructure appraisal/evaluation; knowledge of PFMA/MFMA, Treasury Regs, PPPs; Nyukela (SMS)
Duties:
- Standardise appraisal guidelines/tools; mainstream climate impacts
- Coordinate Budget Facility for Infrastructure reviews; M&E and ex-post analysis
- Sector research; support MTBPS/Budget Review infrastructure inputs
5) Director: PPP Regulations — Ref S059/2025
Division: Budget Office (BO)
Purpose: Develop & implement PPP/infrastructure regulations to scale private participation while managing fiscal risks
Salary: R1 226 714 p.a. (all-inclusive)
Requirements: Degree (NQF 7) in Development Finance/Economics/Legal; 5+ years in PPP project development/transactions/contracting; deep knowledge of PFMA, PPP Manual, MFMA; Nyukela (SMS)
Duties:
- Maintain PPP policy & regulatory framework; benchmark against global best practice
- Register & regulate PPPs across inception, feasibility, procurement, contracting & variation
- Provide infrastructure inputs for MTBPS/Budget; track fiscal commitments & contingent liabilities
Other Posts
6) Senior Economist: Environmental & Fuel Taxes — Ref S057/2025
Division: TFSP
Purpose: Research & policy analysis on carbon pricing and transport taxes to support decarbonisation
Salary: R1 059 105 p.a. (all-inclusive)
Requirements: National Diploma/Bachelor’s (NQF 6/7) in Environment/Energy/Transport Economics or Environmental Science/Management; 5+ years research & policy analysis; quantitative and econometric skills
Duties: Carbon taxes & incentives; transport excises & fuel levy analysis; databases; inter-departmental liaison; legislative inputs
7) Assistant Director: Fiscal Framework — Ref S047/2025
Division: Budget Office (BO)
Purpose: Maintain consolidated fiscal framework & GFS database
Salary: R582 444 p.a. (excl. benefits)
Requirements: Diploma/Degree (NQF 6/7) in Economics/Math/Natural/Business Sciences (Finance/Financial Economics); 3+ years in public finance/economic research
Duties: SACU revenue forecasting support; database management; Budget Review & MTBPS inputs; stakeholder reporting
8) Assistant Director: Fiscal Research — Ref S060/2025 (x2 posts)
Division: BO
Purpose: Drive fiscal policy research, support macro-fiscal processes and budget documentation
Salary: R582 444 p.a. (excl. benefits)
Requirements: Diploma/Degree (NQF 6/7) in Economics/Business Sciences (Finance/Financial Economics)/Mathematical Sciences/Stats; 3+ years in fiscal analysis/public finance/economic research
Duties: Debt sustainability modelling; fiscal indicators benchmarking; budget media analysis & post-budget engagements
9) Assistant Director: Capital Projects Appraisal — Ref S049/2025
Division: BO
Purpose: Support infrastructure project evaluation, appraisal best practice, and infrastructure expenditure reports/forecasts
Salary: R582 444 p.a. (excl. benefits)
Requirements: Degree (NQF 7) in Economics/Development Finance/Public Policy; 3+ years in infrastructure investment/economic research
Duties: Infrastructure database; appraisal reviews (PPP & non-PPP); ex-post M&E; tool development; MTBPS/Budget inputs
10) Economist: Personal Income Tax Design — Ref S056/2025
Division: TFSP
Purpose: Research & technical advice on PIT legislation (employment, retirement, cross-border, PBOs/tax-exempt entities)
Salary: R582 444 p.a. (excl. benefits)
Requirements: Degree (NQF 7) in Law/LLB/Accounting with Tax specialisation; 3+ years in PIT/legal tax environment
Duties: Drafting policy notes & Explanatory Memos; annual Budget proposals; legislative alignment for retirement reforms; stakeholder consultations
11) Economist: Environmental & Fuel Taxes — Ref S058/2025
Division: TFSP
Purpose: Assist with carbon pricing, environment & fuel tax policy development
Salary: R582 444 p.a. (excl. benefits)
Requirements: Degree (NQF 7) in Environmental Economics/Environmental Science/Environmental Management; 3+ years in tax research & policy analysis; quantitative skills
Duties: Market-based instruments; Paris Agreement mechanisms; environmental fiscal tools; transport fuel tax databases & levy adjustments
12) Assistant Director: Bid Management — Ref S061/2025
Division: Office of the Director-General (ODG)
Purpose: Administer & coordinate Bids Management within SCM in line with prescripts
Salary: R468 459 p.a. (excl. benefits)
Requirements: Diploma/Degree (NQF 6/7) in Logistics/Procurement/SCM; 3+ years in procurement/SCM
Duties: Compliance, bid specs & adverts, PPPFA processes, BAC/BEC/BSC support, contract award communication, reporting & risk controls
13) Category Administrator — Ref S062/2025
Division: ODG
Purpose: Support strategic sourcing & acquisition processes for assigned categories
Salary: R397 116 p.a. (excl. benefits)
Requirements: Diploma (NQF 6) in Public Administration/Business Management/SCM; 2+ years in procurement/category management
Duties: Demand & market analysis, supplier performance, price negotiations, compliance, category reporting
14) Bids Administrator — Ref S063/2025
Division: ODG
Purpose: End-to-end administrative & logistical support across bid processes
Salary: R397 116 p.a. (excl. benefits)
Requirements: Diploma/Degree (NQF 6/7) in SCM; 2+ years SCM experience
Duties: Compile bid documents; invitations, evaluations & awards within thresholds; secretariat to committees; screening; bidder communication
15) Supply Chain Practitioner: Transit — Ref S064/2025
Division: ODG
Purpose: Coordinate receipt, distribution, and safekeeping of goods/services in SCM
Salary: R397 116 p.a. (excl. benefits)
Requirements: Diploma/Degree (NQF 6/7) in Procurement/Logistics/SCM; 2+ years in procurement & inventory; LOGIS/BAS exposure
Duties: Inbound deliveries, QA, registers, returns, stock issuing, verifications, stakeholder liaison, corrective measures
16) Admin Officer: Records & Information Management — Ref S052/2025
Division: Corporate Services (CS)
Purpose: Deliver effective records administration; support PAIA/POPIA helpdesk
Salary: R325 101 p.a. (excl. benefits)
Requirements: Grade 12 (Office Administration NQF 4/5 advantageous); 2+ years in registry administration; knowledge of National Archives Act
Duties: File plan implementation, scanning & SharePoint uploads, retention & disposal, PAIA requests tracking, compliance reporting, customer support
How to Apply
To apply and for more details, visit the National Treasury e-Recruitment system (apply online; no emailed CVs are accepted for applications).