This vacancy has closed. It closed on 4 September 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: ECONOMIC ANALYSIS
Provincial Treasury
- Reference number
- FSPT 016/26
- Salary
- R487 197 per annum (Level 09), (A basic salary)
- Centre
- Bloemfontein
- Province
- Free State
- Closing date
- 4 September 2026
- Circular
- No 29 of 2026
Requirements
An Honors Degree/Postgraduate Diploma (NQF Level 8 qualification) in Economics/Econometrics/Statistics/Mathematical Statistics or equivalent qualification with a minimum of three years’ working experience in a research or economic policy analysis environment. Knowledge of the Division of Revenue Act, Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Public Service Regulations, Treasury Regulations, research methods, Macro-Economics, Socio-Economics and policy interpretation/formulation. Must possess the following skills: Analytical, mathematical, publication writing, research, problem solving, interpersonal, ability to work independently, decision making, presentation and report writing. Computer literacy. Valid driver’s license.
Duties
Contribute to the annual Provincial Economic Review and Outlook (PERO) publication and the Municipal Economic Review and Outlook (MERO) publication. Contribute to Section 3 of the Provincial Budget Statement 1 on economy, social and labour issues. Contribute to the annual financial statements or Quarterly Labour Market Review. Conduct and provide support in socio economic research analysis and development. Analyse key economic variables their interrelations and relevance for the budget. Perform periodic collection, maintenance and update Provincial Socio Economic indicators in database. Conduct research and contribute to Departmental publications.
Where to send your application
Effective from 1 April 2026, the Free State Provincial Treasury now utilises an e-Recruitment System (applicants must submit their applications via the online link https://www.erecruitment.fs.gov.za
Enquiries
Mr. P Chomane: (recruitment@treasury.fs.gov.za)
Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 29 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 14 August 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.
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