Economist: Provincial Government Budget Office, Ref

1 day ago

Cape Town, South Africa Western Cape Government Full time

**Job Purpose**:
Provincial Treasury, Western Cape Government has an employment opportunity for a competent individual to research, analyse and advise on the management of provincial fiscal resources.This post is based in Cape Town.

**Minimum Requirements**:
An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (B-Degree or higher) in Economics, Finance, Business Administration, Public Policy, Public Administration or Econometrics; 3 years’ management level experience in economic,policy research and/or budgeting and policy analysis. 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**:
A post graduate qualification in Economics, Finance, Business Administration, Public Policy, Public Administration or Econometrics; Experience in public sector planning, financial management, budget analysis; 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 inter-sectoral research and analysis to make recommendations for budget policy and allocations; Conduct research in Economics; Monitor and assess provincial budget preparation and quarterly performance and annual reports; Provide support to provincial departments on budget planning and performance related matters.

**Competencies**:
Knowledge of public sector strategic planning and budgeting; Policy; Research, writing and reporting skills; Strategic thinking and analytical ability; Computer literacy; Communication (written and verbal) skills.

**Remuneration**:
All-inclusive salary package of R 744 255 per annum (Salary Level 11).

Note on remuneration: Cost-to-employer (CTE) remuneration packages for certain occupation-specific dispensations (OSD), the middle-management service (MMS) and contract positions are inclusive of all costs related to service benefits or obligations including basic salary, 13th cheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc. MMS remuneration packages are flexible and may be individually structured as prescribed. Where remuneration is not indicated as CTE, employees' service benefits or obligations are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

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

  • Economist : Local Government Budget Office (2 posts available), Ref No. PT 36 / 2025

    2 days ago

    Cape Town, South Africa Western Cape Provincial Treasury Full time

    Job title: Economist: Local Government Budget Office (2 posts available), Ref No. PT 36 / 2025 Job Location: Western Cape, Cape Town Deadline: December 01, 2025 Quick Recommended Links Jobs by Location Job by industries Job Purpose Provincial Treasury, Western Cape Government has an employment opportunity for a competent individual to improve budget planning...

  • Economist: Local Government Budget

    2 days ago

    Cape Town, South Africa Western Cape Provincial Treasury Full time

    A provincial government department is seeking an Economist for the Local Government Budget Office in Cape Town. This role involves improving budget planning and ensuring responsiveness to socio-economic realities. Candidates should have an Honours Degree in Economics or a related field, along with at least 6 years of experience in research. A valid driving...

  • Economist: Provincial Government Budget Office

    1 week 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...

  • Economist: Local Government Budget Office, Ref No

    2 days ago

    Cape Town, South Africa Western Cape Government Full time

    **Job Purpose**: Provincial Treasury, Western Cape Government has an employment opportunity for a competent individual to promote allocative efficiency and effectiveness of resource allocations by coordinating the municipal budget process and providing socio-economic analysis and advice that informs municipal budget policies and the budget allocation...

  • Economist

    1 week ago

    Cape Town, South Africa Western Cape Department of Health Full time

    **Closing Date**- 2025/12/01- - **Reference Number**- WCG251020-1- - **Tracking Number**- PT 36/2025- - **Job Title**- Economist: Local Government Budget Office (2 posts available), Ref No. PT 36/2025- - **Department**- Provincial Treasury- - **Salary level**- 11- - **Enquiries**- Mr A Rasool at (021) 483 8992- - **Job Type**- Permanent- - **Location -...

  • Economist: Local Government Budget Office

    1 week ago

    Cape Town, South Africa Western Cape Government Full time

    **Job Purpose**: Provincial Treasury, Western Cape Government has an employment opportunity for a competent individual to improve budget planning and implementation of municipalities to facilitate improved responsiveness of its budgets to socio economic realities. **Minimum Requirements**: Honours Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Economics, Finance,...

  • Expenditure Analyst: Provincial Government Finance

    1 day 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 compile a credible and sustainable main and adjustment budget and to monitor the efficient implementation thereof. This post is stationed in Cape Town. **Minimum Requirements**: An appropriate 3 year tertiary qualification...

  • Planner: Provincial Human Settlement Planning, Ref

    2 days ago

    Cape Town, South Africa Western Cape Government Full time

    **Job Purpose**: The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to facilitate the development of the Multi-year Human Settlements Development Plan (Business Plan). This post is based in Cape Town CBD. **Minimum Requirements**: An appropriate 3-year B-Degree in Town and Regional...

  • Community Development Worker: Metro 2

    3 weeks ago

    Cape Town, South Africa Western Cape Government Full time

    Community Development Worker: Metro 2 (Du Noon), Ref No. LG 38/2025 Join to apply for the Community Development Worker: Metro 2 (Du Noon), Ref No. LG 38/2025 role at Western Cape Government The Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to liaise, co‑ordinate, mobilise,...

  • Community Development Worker: Metro 2

    3 weeks ago

    Cape Town, South Africa Western Cape Government Full time

    Community Development Worker: Metro 2 (Du Noon), Ref No. LG 38/2025 The Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to liaise, co-ordinate, mobilise, inform and assist the community in the Western Cape to identify and communicate their needs to government at national, provincial...