This vacancy has closed. It closed on 18 August 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: MACRO-ECONOMIC ANALYSIS
Provincial Treasury
Directorate: Sustainable Fiscal Resource Management
- Reference number
- REFS/050284
- Salary
- R487 197 per annum, (plus benefits)
- Centre
- Johannesburg
- Province
- Gauteng
- Closing date
- 18 August 2026
- Circular
- No 27 of 2026
Requirements
Relevant tertiary qualification in Economics/Econometrics/ Finance at NQF level 8 e.g. Honours Degree. 3 years functional experience in Economics or Finance and/ or related fields. Knowledge and understanding of MFMA, Treasury regulations, accounting principles, and PFMA.
Duties
To determine and evaluate economic parameters and socio- economic parameters and imperatives within the provincial and macro-economic context. Analyse key economic variables their interrelations and relevance for the budget. Perform periodic analysis, maintenance and update of provincial socio-economic indicators and conduct research which contributes to departmental publications. Support the Deputy Director by producing chapters in the research publications of the Macro-Economic Analysis unit. Perform econometric modelling for research and provide economic information to meet ad hoc requests. Support the Budget Management unit by researching and submitting contributions to the economic section of the Estimates of Provincial Receipts and Expenditure (EPRE). Perform econometric modelling for research, analysis and forecasting of trends to inform policy makers of the potential future impact of their decisions and the unfolding events in the economy. Remain abreast with all economic trends both locally and internationally so that the impact of these on the provincial economy can be anticipated.
Where to send your application
Applications should be submitted online at: https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za/ Z83 and updated CV must be attached. Pre-entry SMS certificate is compulsory for SMS appointments. To access the SMS pre-entry certificate course and for further details, please click on the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/ For more information regarding the course please visit the NSG website: www.thensg.gov.za
Enquiries
Ms. Baleseng Sedibe – email: baleseng.sedibe@gauteng.gov.za
Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 27 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 31 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 24 October 2026.
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