Deputy Director: Budget Management

About the role

The Presidency is recruiting a Deputy Director: Budget Management based in Pretoria. The position carries a reference number BM/PRES/2026 and an all-inclusive remuneration package of R932 292 per annum (Level 11). The role covers coordination of budget inputs, fund allocation, forecasting and reporting.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate and consolidate inputs for the Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF).
• Coordinate and consolidate inputs for the Estimates of National Expenditure (ENE).
• Compile adjustment Estimates of National Expenditure (AENE) for the branches, including reprioritisation, additional funds requests and movement of funds.
• Allocate funds to the various responsibilities within the branches.
• Coordinate inputs for the In-Year Monitoring Report to the branches.
• Compile expenditure forecasts for the branches.
• Compile management reports on a monthly basis.
• Advise budget managers on budget-related issues.
• Cost the establishment and assist with the preparation and review of the Financial Statements.

Required profile

• Senior Certificate plus a Bachelor's degree or National Diploma in Financial Management/Accounting, or an equivalent qualification at NQF level 6.
• Minimum of 3-5 years' experience in a finance environment.
• Competencies listed include communication, client orientation, honesty and integrity, service delivery innovation, knowledge management, problem solving, strategic leadership, program and project management, people management, change management, public service regulatory framework, policy formulation, statistical and data analysis, report writing and presentation.
• An understanding of financial statements is an advantage.

Required skills

• Microsoft Office, especially advanced Excel, graphs and Pivot Tables.
• Budgeting preparation and analysis.
• Knowledge of BAS and PERSAL.

To apply, email your application with the subject line stating only the reference number BM/PRES/2026 (no spaces).