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PARLIAMENTARY BUDGET OFFICE (PBO) 5-year contracts DEPUTY DIRECTOR: FINANCE REF: SG/4909/2013/CP
Remuneration package: R1 088 440 p.a. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing expert financial analysis and advice that would generally enhance the performance of Parliamentary Committees during the budget process. Key performance areas will include: financial analysis budget analysis research communication and information dissemination report writing capacity building annual work plans. Requirements: Grade 12 or NQF level 4 Masters degree in Public Finance/Accounting/Business Economics up to 8 years relevant experience in strategic financial analysis. Skills requirements include: thorough knowledge of the Money Bills Amendment Procedure and Related Matters Act thorough knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act advanced writing, analytical and quantitative skills the ability to work independently and methodically in-depth knowledge and expertise in public finance and economics ability to communicate at all levels knowledge and understanding of prevailing socio-political issues in South Africa knowledge and understanding of sensitivities within the political environment knowledge of Legislative Framework Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) advanced skills in-depth knowledge of Econometrics and mathematical modelling presentation skills sound knowledge of the Finance Management of Parliament Act (FMPA) understanding of government policy in relation to finance.

ECONOMIC ANALYST REF: SG/4913/2013/CP

Remuneration package: R799 474 p.a. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing advice based on the application of economic theory and knowledge, as well as guiding the Parliamentary budgeting process. Key performance areas will include: budget analysis fiscal advice annual work plans communication and information dissemination. Requirements: Grade 12 or NQF level 4 relevant Honours degree in Development Economics/Econometrics or Business Economics up to 5 years relevant experience in economic analysis. Skills requirements include: thorough knowledge of the Money Bills Amendment Procedure and Related Matters Act advanced writing, analytical and quantitative skills the ability to work independently and methodically in-depth knowledge and expertise in economics and budget analysis ability to communicate at all levels knowledge and understanding of prevailing socio -political issues in South Africa knowledge and understanding of sensitivities within the political environment knowledge of Legislative Framework Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel) advanced skills in-depth knowledge of the Finance Management of Parliament Act (FMPA) understanding government policy in relation to finance sound research and reporting skills.

DEPUTY DIRECTOR: ECONOMICS REF: SG/4910/2013/CP

Remuneration package: R1 088 440 p.a. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing a wide range of specialist advice based on the application of the economic theory and knowledge, as well as supporting the Parliamentary committees during the budget process. Key performance areas will include: budget analysis fiscal advice tax analysis annual work plan communication capacity building. Requirements: Grade 12 or NQF level 4 Masters degree in Development Economics/Econometrics or Business Economics up to 8 years relevant experience in strategic economic analysis. Skills requirements include: thorough knowledge of the Money Bills Amendment Procedure and Related Matters Act sound knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act advanced writing, analytical and quantitative skills the ability to work independently and methodically in-depth knowledge and expertise in public finance and economics ability to communicate at all levels knowledge and understanding of prevailing socio -political issues in South Africa knowledge and understanding of sensitivities within the political environment knowledge of Legislative Framework Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) advanced skills ability to understand fiscal policy, budget policy process, econometrics and modelling economic analysis skills sound knowledge of the Finance Management of Parliament Act (FMPA) sound research and reporting skills.

POLICY ANALYST REF: SG/4911/2013/CP

Remuneration package: R799 474 p.a. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing advice and analysis on government policy priorities and implementation, therefore determining fiscal demand. Key performance areas will include: policy research and analysis providing advice on policy related matters managing assigned tasks and projects policy monitoring for compliance communication and dissemination of information annual work plans. Requirements: Grade 12 or NQF level 4 relevant Honours degree in Public Policy/Public Finance or Business Economics up to 5 years experience as a policy analyst. Skills requirements include: thorough knowledge of the Money Bills Amendment Procedure and Related Matters Act demonstrated ability to think analytically about policy issues and express ideas clearly ability to understand and apply relevant policy frameworks and analytical tools to issues demonstrated ability to develop robust policy solutions that meet the identified policy need keen awareness of and sound understanding of prevailing socio-economic and political conditions excellent verbal and written communication skills excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills flexibility to respond to changes on priorities and demands for work self motivation and ability to meet deadlines ability to think and interact strategically and innovatively while exercising sound judgement sound knowledge of the Finance Management of Parliament Act (FMPA) presentation skills.

DEPUTY DIRECTOR: POLICY REF: SG/4908/2013/CP

Remuneration package: R1 088 440 p.a. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing advice and analysis on government policy priorities and implementation, therefore determining fiscal demand. Key performance areas will include: policy research and analysis providing advice on policy related matters managing assigned tasks and projects policy monitoring for compliance communication and dissemination of information annual work plans capacity building. Requirements: Grade 12 or NQF level 4 relevant Masters degree in Public Policy/Public Finance or Business Economics up to 8 years relevant experience in strategic policy analysis. Skills requirements include: thorough knowledge of the Money Bills Amendment Procedure and Related Matters Act demonstrated ability to think analytically about policy issues and express ideas clearly ability to understand and apply relevant policy frameworks and analytical tools to issues keen awareness of and sound understanding of prevailing socio-economic and political conditions excellent verbal and written communication skills excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills flexibility to respond to changes on priorities and demands for work self motivation and ability to meet deadlines ability to think and interact strategically and innovatively while exercising sound judgement sound knowledge of the Finance Management of Parliament Act (FMPA) understanding government policy in relation to finance presentation skills indepth knowledge of econometrics and mathematical modelling.

OFFICE MANAGER: PBO REF: SG/4916/2013/CP

Remuneration package: R799 474 p.a. The successful candidate will be responsible for rendering comprehensive operations and administrative support in the Parliamentary Budget Office. Key performance areas will include: operations management information systems staff supervision budgeting capacity building stakeholder relations. Requirements: Grade 12 or NQF level 4 relevant Bachelors degree 5 years relevant experience. Skills requirements include: thorough knowledge of the Money Bills Amendment Procedure and Related Matters Act thorough knowledge of Financial Management of Parliament Act knowledge of Parliamentary Service policies and directives knowledge and understanding of Parliaments management systems ability to organise sound verbal and written communication skills sound interpersonal advanced computer literacy ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality.

PERSONAL SECRETARY REF: SG/4914/2013/CP

Remuneration package: R407 675 p.a. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing secretarial and administrative support to the Parliamentary Budget Office. Key performance areas will include: office management document preparation and management secretarial support client relations and reception diary management travel arrangements general administration. Requirements: Matric Secretarial diploma up to 5 years secretarial experience of which 3 years must be in a senior secretarial position. Skills requirements include: advanced computer literacy (proficiency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, MS Access, GroupWise e-mail system and Internet Explorer ability to communicate and interact with people at all levels with well-developed interpersonal and client service skills fair knowledge of Parliamentary Service policies and directives a high degree of diplomacy awareness of current affairs and the political environment ability to influence decisions ability to network ability to organise sound administrative skills ability to work under pressure ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality.

FINANCE ANALYST REF: SG/4912/2013/CP

Remuneration package: R799 474 p.a. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing financial advice that would generally enhance the performance of the Parliamentary Committees. Key performance areas will include: financial analysis budget analysis research communication and information dissemination report writing annual work plans. Requirements: Grade 12 or NQF level 4 relevant Honours degree in Public Finance, Economics or Business Economics up to 5 years relevant experience in financial analysis. Skills requirements include: thorough knowledge of the Money Bills Amendment Procedure and Related Matters Act thorough knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act advanced writing, analytical ad quantitative skills presentation skills the ability to work independently and methodically in-depth knowledge and expertise in economics and budget analysis ability to communicate at all levels knowledge and understanding of prevailing socio -political issues in South Africa knowledge and understanding of sensitivities within the political environment knowledge of Legislative Framework Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) advanced skills sound knowledge of the Finance Management of Parliament Act (FMPA) Understanding of government policy in relation to finance.

Remuneration comprises a cost-to-company package, which incorporates all the large-company benefits. The Parliamentary Services Administration promotes and applies the principles of affirmative action and equal opportunity. Successful candidates will be expected to sign a performance contract. Forward your covering letter and CV (not Z83), containing full personal and career details, certified copies of qualifications and ID and three contactable employment referees, to Ayanda Mbanga Response Management, P.O. Box 833, Green Point 8051. Alternatively, you may forward your application via e-mail to: [email protected] (quoting the post title and reference number in the subject line). PLEASE NOTE: The name and reference number of the post/s applied for must always be clearly indicated in all correspondence. Candidates who do not submit the supporting documentation as requested, will not be considered. Closing date: 28 June 2013 at 16:30
Short-listed candidates will be subjected to a positive security clearance by the South African Police Service and/or National Intelligence Agency (NIA), citizenship and qualification checks and competency-based assessments. Parliament reserves the right not to make an appointment. If you do not receive any response within two months of the closing date, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. Regret correspondence will only be with interviewed candidates.

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