Deputy Director : Fiscal Research

National TreasuryPretoria, ZA

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Job title : Deputy Director : Fiscal Research

Job Location : Gauteng, Pretoria

Deadline : November 17, 2025

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Purpose of the Role

To define the fiscal policy research agenda of the National Treasury on the short and long-term impacts of fiscal policy decisions with relevance to the developmental goals of South Africa; support the production of the budget documents.

Qualification / s Requirements

A Grade 12 is required coupled with a minimum Bachelor’s degree (equivalent to NQF level 7) in Economics or Theoretical or Applied Mathematics or Mathematical Statistics or Computer Science;

A minimum 4 years’ experience of which 2 years should be at an Assistant Director level or equivalent obtained in economic policy or economic research environment;

Experience in policy development and communication is also valued;

Knowledge of economics analysis and research; and

Knowledge of mathematics and statistics will be an advantage.

Key Performance Areas

Fiscal Policy Research :

Undertake research in line with the requirements of the National Treasury on the international and domestic macro-economic environment, institutional frameworks and their impact on fiscal sustainability;

Develop policy and implement policy decisions of fiscal nature; and

Provide a platform for oversight and credibility of information.

Medium Term Budget Policy Statement and Budget Review :

Develop a broader fiscal policy work plan for consideration and implementation;

Provide an appropriate and consistent presentation of fiscal policy content across chapters;

Support the production of the fiscal chapter, including associated tables and data development, for credibility; and

Provide oversight on consistency of information throughout the publication.

Fiscal Analysis :

Liaise with internal and external stakeholders over the trajectory of elements related to fiscal sustainability;

Provide forecast on the modelling and variables related to the long-term sustainability of the fiscus; and

Fiscal policy implications and responses to quarterly macroeconomic forecasts.

Benchmarking Research :

Undertake economic research, analysis and the relation to fiscal policy;

Provide research into the levels of the various fiscal indicators and their implications for sustainability, growth, and development; and

Engage stakeholders on broader economic issues, drawing particular attention to the role and impact of government.

Closing Date : 11 November 2025

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