This vacancy has closed. It closed on 4 September 2026 and is kept here for reference only.

PROVINCIAL BUDGET ANALYST

Provincial Treasury

Reference number: KZNPT 26/37
Salary: R932 292 per annum, (all-inclusive package)
Centre: KZN Provincial Treasury, Pietermaritzburg
Province: KwaZulu-Natal
Closing date: 4 September 2026
Circular: No 30 of 2026

Requirements

An NQF7 Qualification or higher in Public Finance, Economics, Accounting or Finance. A minimum of 3 years’ experience in the public finance field (e.g., financial management, revenue and expenditure management and budgeting systems). A valid driver’s license and in the case of persons with disabilities who are unable to personally drive, the ability to meet work related travel commitments. Skills, Knowledge and Competencies: Knowledge of applicable national and provincial policies and legislation is required, including: - PFMA and Treasury Regulations. Division of Revenue Act. Provincial Exchequer Act. Public Service Regulatory Framework. Public Finance Management – Best practices. National Treasury Guideline documents. South Africa’s fiscal and monetary policy. Provincial policy priorities. Performance budgeting – best practices and guidelines. Vulindlela. Budget formulation. Basic Accounting System (BAS) and Standard Chart of Accounts (SCOA). In-Year-Monitoring (IYM). Legislation applicable to allocated departments. Political and socio-economic environment surrounding allocated departments. Problem-solving, analytical and numeracy skills. Verbal communication and presentation skills. Good interpersonal relations. Computer skills: Spreadsheets (MS Excel), word processing (MS Word). Research and analysis. Report writing and general writing skills. Monitoring and forecasting. Basic project management. Budgeting and budgeting systems. Performance budgeting and strategic planning.

Duties

In-year monitoring (IYM). Main Budget. Adjustments Estimate. Budget process. Compliance to PFMA. Stakeholder engagements.

Where to send your application

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 (eservices.gov.za). FOR ATTENTION : Ms N Cele

Enquiries

Ms. G Rankane Tel No: (033) 897 4540

Note

Instructions from paragraph 3 to 7 applies to hand / mail delivered applications. The new Z83 applications form must be fully completed and signed by the applicant. The following must be considered in relation to the completion of the Z83 application form by applicants. All the fields in Part A, C and D should be completed. In Part B, all fields should be completed in full except the following South African applicants need not provide passport numbers. If an applicant responded “no” to the question “Are you conducting business with the State or are you a Director of a Public or Private Company conducting business with the State? Then it is acceptance for an applicant to indicate not applicable or leave blank to the question, “In the event that you are employed in the Public Service, will you immediately relinquish such business interest?” if yes (provide detail)”. Applicants may leave the following question blank if they are not in possession of such: “If your profession or occupation requires official registration, provide date and particulars of registration”. Noting there is limited space provided for Part E, F & G, applicants often indicate “refers to Curriculum Vitae (CV) or see attached”, this is acceptable as long as the CV has been attached and provides the required information. If the information is not provided in the CV, the applicant may be disqualified. It must be noted that a CV is an extension of the Z83 application form for employment and applicants are accountable for the information that is provided therein. The questions related to conditions that prevent re-appointment under Part F must be answered with Yes or No as provided on the Z83 application form, however if it is not applicable to the applicant, it is acceptable to indicate N/A. A specific reference number indicated on the post applied for must be quoted in the Column “Reference Number “on Z83 application form. Applicants with foreign qualifications remain responsible for ensuring that their qualifications are evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Successful incumbents will be expected to sign a performance agreement within one month after assumption of duty. The successful candidate will also be required to disclose their financial interest in accordance with the prescribed regulations. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. A Pre-entry certificate obtained from National School of Government (NSG) is required to all SMS applications. To access the pre-certificate course, please visit: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. As per Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) directive on Human Resource Management and Development for Public Service Professionalization Volume 1 number 1.32.1, “All shortlisted candidates, including SMS shall undertake two pre- entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise and other will be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a security clearance and verification of qualifications and will be subjected to Personnel Suitability Check for Security reasons. Certified copies of educational qualifications, academic records, identity documents and a valid driver’s licence (where required) will only be submitted by shortlisted candidates to HR on or before the day of the interview date. Kindly note that No payment of any kind is required when applying for posts advertised in this circular. The advert will also be accessible on the following websites www.ldtcs.limpopo.gov.za /www.limpopo.gov.za and www.dpsa.gov.za / https://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za / Provincial departments and social media platform. Communication will only be with shortlisted candidates and if you do not receive any response from us within 90 days /three (3) months after the closing date, you may regard your application as unsuccessful. However, should there be any dissatisfaction, applicants are hereby advised to seek reasons for the above administration action in terms of Promotion of Administrative Justice Act (PAJA), Act No.3 of 2000). Due to austerity measures the department will not carry any related costs (transport, accommodation and meals) for candidates attending interviews. The Department reserves the right to fill or not to fill the advertised posts. The employment decision shall be informed by the Employment Equity Plan of the Department.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 30 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 21 August 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 10 September 2026.

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