Director : Water, Energy and Telecoms

National TreasuryPretoria, ZA

3 days ago

Job description

Job title : Director : Water, Energy and Telecoms

Job Location : Gauteng, Pretoria

Deadline : November 17, 2025

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Purpose of the Role

To exercise oversight over Schedule 2 and 3B national government State Owned Entities (SOEs) in the Water, energy and telecommunications sectors and participate in policymaking pertaining to restructuring of SOEs.

Qualification / s Requirements

A Grade 12 is required coupled with a minimum bachelor’s degree (equivalent to NQF level 7) in Finance or Economics;

A minimum 5 years’ experience at a middle or senior managerial level obtained in the water, energy and telecoms sectors;

Knowledge and experience of financial management, mergers and acquisitions, strategy and economic regulation;

Experience in financial policy analysis and strategic planning;

Knowledge of the Government’s Policy framework on the management and oversight of SOEs; and

Successful completion of the Nyukela Public Service Senior Management Leadership Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government available as an online course on https : / / www.thensg.gov.za / training-course / sms-pre-entry-programme / , prior to finalisation of an appointment.

Key Performance Areas

Restructuring of SOEs :

Identify potential restructuring opportunities of SOEs in the sectors in to achieve government’s objectives. Review the restructuring and turn-around plans of SOEs in the sectors;

Participate in the restructuring of SOEs in the energy telecommunications and water sectors with other departments; and

Provide strategic inputs on the repositioning and restructuring initiatives of SOEs.

SOEs Oversight :

Assess the impact of regulatory changes on SOEs in the sectors;

Analyse sector policy and legislation for their correct application and implementation;

Participate in the review and development of government legislation and regulations including but not limited to PFMA, MFMA and NT Regulations;

Analyse industry trends and structures impacting on SOEs in the energy and telecommunications sectors; and

Assess and align corporate plans of SOEs in the energy and telecommunications sectors with policy objectives and initiate oversight over Schedule 2 and 3B SOEs.

PFMA and MFMA Oversight :

Review PFMA and MFMA applications from SOEs in the energy and telecommunications sectors; and

Make recommendations based on requests in alignment with the related regulations.

Review Contingent Liabilities :

Assess guarantee requests from SOEs. Provide inputs to the request and advise whether guarantees should be granted.

Closing Date : 17 November 2025

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