Economist: Provincial Government Budget Office

7 months ago


Cape Town, South Africa Western Cape Government Full time

**Job Purpose**:
Provincial Treasury, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a competent individual to promote effective financial resource allocation and provide research, analysis and advice that informs the preparation of the provincial budget and monitor budget implementation.

**Minimum Requirements**:
An appropriate 3-year B degree (or equivalent NQF 7 qualification) in Economic/Finance/Business Administration/Public Policy/ Public Administration; A minimum of 3 years relevant work experience in economic / policy research/ data and statistical analysis and/or strategic planning, budgeting and budget policy and strategy monitoring, implementation, and review processes. A valid driving license (Code B or higher).

Note: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities but have reasonable access to transport may also apply.

**Recommendation**:
Experience in economic research modeling, taxation and or policy development; A keen interest in working in an applied economic policy environment

**Key Performance Areas**:
Provide inputs into the Budget overview and Medium Term Budget policy statement; Conduct policy and economic research and analysis to make recommendations for budget policy and allocations; Monitor and assess provincial budget preparation and quarterly performance and annual reports; Provide strategic support and insights to provincial entities on effective budget policy planning and implementation and performance related matters.

**Competencies**:
Knowledge of public sector strategic policy, planning and budgeting. Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills; Research, analytics, writing, monitoring, evaluation and reporting skills; Strategic thinking, deciding and initiating, persuading and influencing; Working with People (strong inter-personal and relationship management skills; Relating and Networking) and ability to work independently.

**Remuneration**:
All-inclusive salary package of R 849 702 per annum (Salary Level 11).

Note on remuneration: Employees' service benefits or obligations (13th cheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

**Notes**:
**Attachments (if applicable)**:



  • Cape Town, South Africa Western Cape Government Full time

    **Job Purpose**: The Provincial Treasury, Western Cape Government (WCG) has an exciting leadership and strategic senior management employment opportunity for a suitable individual who has a passion for serving others, to promote economic development, good governance, social progress and improving living standards through accountability, efficiency, equity...


  • Cape Town, South Africa Western Cape Government Full time

    **Job Purpose**: The purpose of this position is to provide data analytics, monitoring, evaluation and reporting support to the component and branches.This position is based in Cape Town **Minimum Requirements**: A relevant tertiary qualification (National Diploma or or equivalent qualification); with a minimum of 3 years relevant experience. A valid code 8...


  • Cape Town, South Africa Western Cape Government Full time

    **Job Purpose**: Provincial Treasury, Western Cape Government has an employment opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to assist with the technical editing and formatting of various Provincial Treasury publications and Information Management through database co-ordination and integration (Provincial government and Local...

  • Assistant Director

    2 months ago


    Cape Town, South Africa Western Cape Government Full time

    **Job Purpose**: Provincial Treasury, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to improve financial management, general reporting requirements, monitoring expenditure efficiency and revenue streams including data integrity within municipalities and managing the provision of financial assistance provided to...


  • Cape Town, South Africa City of Cape Town Full time

    ELIGIBILITY CLOSING DATE 01.11.2024 REFERENCE NUMBER FIN 104/24 Ext SALARY **TCOE salary**: R 1 005 233 p.a DEPARTMENT Budgets DIRECTORATE FINANCE Senior Professional Officer - Operating Budgets **Requirements**: - At least five (5) to eight (8) years’ relevant experience - Knowledge of local government legislation, policies and procedures, SAP FI/CO and...


  • Cape Town, South Africa Western Cape Government Full time

    **Job Purpose**: Provincial Treasury, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a competent individual to support, capacitate and monitor the effective functioning of municipal risk management systems, internal audit functions and audit committees. This post is based in Cape town, CBD. **Minimum Requirements**: NB: People with disabilities that...


  • Cape Town, South Africa Western Cape Government Full time

    **Job Purpose**: The Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government has opportunities for suitably qualified and competent individuals to manage the support to municipalities with infrastructure governance and service delivery. **Minimum Requirements**: An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in the...


  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Western Cape Government Full time

    Job Title : Government Financial ControllerWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Government Financial Controller to join our team at the Western Cape Government.About the Role:This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented individual to make a meaningful contribution to the financial management of our province.You will be responsible for ensuring...


  • Cape Town, South Africa Western Cape Government Full time

    **Job Purpose**: The Western Cape Government is looking to employ an innovative, self motivated and energetic individual to manage the Branch: Governance and Asset Management and render financial governance, accounting and asset management service to Provincial Government Departments. **Minimum Requirements**: - An appropriate Honours Degree (NQF8); - A...

  • Clerk of Papers

    1 day ago


    Cape Town, South Africa Western Cape Provincial Parliament Full time

    **Why you**: **To be considered you need**: - NQF Level 6 qualification or equivalent in Public Admin, Law, Political Science or related filed or a minimum of 02 years in a related role/ servicing as an assistant clerk to a judge/ working as an administrator in the public sector or related role. **You will be a great fit if you have a in-depth...


  • Cape Town, South Africa Western Cape Government Full time

    **Job Purpose**: Western Cape Mobility Department, Western Cape Government has an employment opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to provide strategic leadership and manage performance to create a dynamic organizational culture that will develop all staff members to implement national and provincial traffic law enforcement strategies...


  • Cape Town, South Africa Western Cape Government Full time

    **Job Purpose**: The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has an employment opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to maintain and report on the Provincial Immovable Asset Register and to undertake vesting and other ownership matters. **Minimum Requirements**: An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National...


  • Cape Town, South Africa Western Cape Government Full time

    **Job Purpose**: The Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government has an employment opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to render a case management service to the Chief Directorate Provincial Forensic Services. This post is based in Cape Town, CBD. **Minimum Requirements**: An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree...


  • Cape Town, South Africa Western Cape Government Full time

    **Job Purpose**: Provincial Treasury, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to manage and supervise staff who perform tasks relating to internal control. This post is based in Cape Town, CBD. **Minimum Requirements**: 3 year B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years relevant...


  • Cape Town, South Africa Western Cape Government Full time

    **Job Purpose**: The Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government(WCG) has an exciting employment opportunity for a suitable individual to strategically responsible to contribute towards provincial objectives of jobs, safety, wellbeing, innovation, culture and governance. This post is stationed in Cape Town, CBD. **Minimum Requirements**: An...


  • Cape Town, South Africa Western Cape Government Full time

    **Job Purpose**: The Department of the Premier,Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to provide pro-active legal advice. **Minimum Requirements**: LLB-Degree with admission as an Advocate or Attorney; LP 7: A minimum of 5 years' appropriate practical post qualification legal experience; LP 8: A minimum...


  • Cape Town, South Africa Western Cape Government Full time

    **Job Purpose**: Provincial Treasury, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to assist with the implementation of Generally Recognised Accounting Practices (GRAP), conformance with relevant laws and regulations, the development of management accounting information and the development of Standard Chart of...


  • Cape Town, South Africa Western Cape Government Full time

    **Job Purpose**: The Western Cape Government is looking to employ a dynamic, high performing individual to manage the Chief Directorate: Public Policy Services. This is a demanding and exciting position at the head of a high performing Treasury team. It will require you to lead social and economic analysis on issues affecting citizens in the province, lead...


  • Cape Town, South Africa Western Cape Government Full time

    **Job Purpose**: The Department of the Premier,Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to provide pro-active legal advice. This post is based in Cape Town, CBD. **Minimum Requirements**: LLB-Degree with admission as an Advocate or Attorney; LP 7: A minimum of 5 years' appropriate practical post...


  • Cape Town, South Africa Western Cape Government Full time

    **Job Purpose**: Provincial Treasury, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to assist with the implementation of Generally Recognised Accounting Practices (GRAP), conformance with relevant laws and regulations, the development of management accounting information and the development of Standard Chart of...