Parliament is elected to represent the people, ensure government by the people under the Constitution and to represent the provinces to ensure that provincial interests are taken into account in the national sphere of government. The following opportunity exists at Parliament.

Cost-to-company package: R2 031 591 per annum

(Five-year fixed-term contract)

The successful candidate will lead the Parliamentary Budget Office that provides independent, objective and professional advice and analysis to Parliament on matters related to the fiscal framework, budget and other Money Bills.

Key performance areas:

• Research and analysis
• Policy monitoring
• Public finance advice
• Economic advice
• Training
• Human capital management
• Finance management.

Minimum qualification requirements: Masters Degree in Finance or Economics or Public Finance or related field (PhD is preferable).

Minimum experience requirements: 10 years of relevant experience as an Analyst or Researcher in a related field, and two years at senior management level.

Skills requirements:

• Thorough knowledge of the Money Bills and Related Matters Act, 2009; Public Finance Management Act, 1999; Intergovernmental Fiscal Relations Act,1997; Financial Management of Parliament and Provincial Legislatures Act, 2009 and other relevant legislation
• Knowledge of all organs of State
• Knowledge of cooperative governance and government policies
• Knowledge of Governmental accounting, auditing and financial reporting practices and procedures
• Knowledge of relevant international trends and best practices
• Strategic thinker with a visionary outlook
• Excellent conceptual and analytical skills
• Ability to translate budgetary principles, policies, practices into coordinated system of budgetary reporting and compliance
• High level of creativity and flexibility in problem-solving
• High level of drive and commitment
• Exceptional communication skills
• Excellent leadership and management skills
• Proven track record of building institutions and implementing strategy and systems
• Proven track record of providing key advisory services at a senior level
• Ability to drive projects to implementation.

Attributes:

• Fit and proper individual
• Sound diplomacy and political savvy
• High level of integrity and credibility
• Ability to interact and relate at different levels within a political environment
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint).

Closing date: 22 November 2019

All interested applicants must submit their applications with supporting documents (resumes, certified copies of qualifications and identity documents) on Parliament’s Careers page on the website: http://www.parliament.gov.za

Parliament is an equal opportunity employer. People with disabilities, the youth and women are encouraged to apply.

Short-listed candidates will be subjected to a positive security clearance by the South African Police Services and State Security Agency (SSA), citizenship and qualification check.

Parliament reserves the right not to make an appointment. Regret correspondence will only be with the interviewed candidates.

Posted on 11 Nov 11:28