Deputy Director: Infrastructure and Climate Financing

DEPUTY DIRECTOR: INFRASTRUCTURE AND CLIMATE FINANCING is listed by NATIONAL TREASURY. The post is based in Pretoria, Gauteng. The closing date is 06 October 2026.

Job Details

Requirements

• A Grade 12 is required coupled with a minimum National Diploma (NQF
• 6) in Economics/ Finance/ Statistics/ Investment Management/ Mathematical Sciences, A Bachelor’s Degree (NQF
• 7) in any of the above disciplines is added advantage.
• A minimum 4 years’ experience of which 2 years should be at an Assistant Director level or equivalent obtained in financial markets, development finance, and a policy environment.
• Knowledge and experience of research in quantitative and qualitative methodologies.
• Knowledge and experience in market analysis and information for utilisation in the broader business.
• Knowledge and experience in dealing with various market and policy stakeholders.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Financing of Government’s Gross- Borrowing requirements: Assist in development and implementation of a domestic and foreign borrowing strategy for the national government to finance infrastructure and climate related projects.
• Assist in negotiating, shortlisting and evaluation of financial offers from domestic and international investors in a cost-effective manner.
• Assist in the Initiation and management of the funding of annual gross borrowing requirements.
• Participate in the manage the Debt portfolio by diversify funding sources, smoothening maturity profile and funding cash requirements.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Assist in the development and implementation tools that will improve the investor base.
• Coordinate engagements with foreign and local policy makers in the infrastructure and climate finance space to better understand ongoing policy and regulatory reforms that will create an enabling environment for infrastructure and climate financing.
• Develop relationships with stakeholders like banks, domestic and foreign investors and engage lawyers on certain conditional requirements.
• Contribute to the developments of the domestic debt market as it relates to infrastructure and climate financing: Participate in Advisory Committees, climate finance committees, infrastructure platforms and Associations in Domestic Debt Market.
• Assist in the initiation of frequent market and portfolio analysis of qualitative and quantitative domestic and foreign currency debt information.
• Analyse and advise on prudent debt management policies and recommend corrective debt strategies for implementation.
• Monitor domestic and international economic events and their impact on the South African economy and the debt portfolio.
• Perform Research on markets volatility: Assist in the initiation of research on capital markets pertaining to market volatility in the prudent management of debt.
• Perform research on local and international markets to stay abreast of developments impact on foreign debt management issues.
• Analyse and provide inputs to briefing notes and speeches.

Application Instructions

Application instructions from department section

To apply visit: https://erecruitment.treasury.gov.za/eRecruitment

Method: Online link

Notes

Effective from 7 April 2021, the National Treasury now utilizes an e-Recruitment System which means all applicants must login/register to apply for positions, we only accept hand delivered/posted applications should an applicant prove that he/she tried to apply via e-Recruitment with no success and the National Treasury ICT unit was unable to assist. The applicant’s profile on the e- Recruitment is equivalent to the newly approved Z83, and it is the responsibility of applicants to ensure their profiles are fully completed or their applications will not be considered, as per the DPSA Practice Note.

Certain documentation will still be required to be uploaded on the system such as copies of all qualifications including National Senior Certificate/Matric certificate, ID, etc., however these documents need not be certified at point of application, however certification will be required prior to attending the interview. Please note: All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.

One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. It should be noted that the National Treasury does not support the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in any of its recruitment and selection processes and will disqualify an application if it picks up the use of AI when completing assessments without acknowledging the source of information.

Successful completion of the Nyukela Public Service SMS Pre-entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government, available as an online course on https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/, prior to finalisation of appointment, is a requirement for all SMS positions. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to technical exercise and interview.

Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. All qualifications, criminal and SA citizenship checks will be conducted on all short-listed candidates and, where applicable, additional checks will be conducted in line with the new DPSA Directive effective 01 April 2024.

Please note that by responding to our advertisement/s, you consent to the collection, processing, and storing of your Personal Information for internal HR processes in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), Act No. 4 of 2013. In the event that your application is unsuccessful, the Department will retain your personal information only for audit purposes as required by policies, only for a specific period, of which the submitted documents will then be destroyed as legislated in the National Archives Act.

It is the applicant’s responsibility to have all their foreign qualifications (this includes O and A level certificates) evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA), at your own expense. Upon appointment, successful candidates will be required to disclose particulars of all registrable financial interests and to sign a Performance Agreement within 3 months from date of appointment and for candidates whose appointment exceeds 12 calendar months will be appointed on probation for the period of twelve (12) calendar months excluding leave taken as prescribed by Public Service Regulation 68.

The status of your application will be visible on the e- Recruitment system. However, if you have not received feedback from the National Treasury within 3 months of the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.

Circular Notes

Circular Notes

must be submitted on the most recently approved Z83 Application for Employment Form, obtainable from the DBE Website or any Public Service Department/Webpage. Use of the old Z83 Form will result in disqualification.

The Z83 must be completed in full and page 2 duly signed. A clear indication of the post and reference number that is being applied for must be indicated on your Z83.

Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 with a detailed Curriculum Vitae (only). Certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents will be requested from shortlisted candidates on or before the day of the interview.

Successful candidates will be subjected to Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal record, citizenship & financial/asset record checks, qualification and employment verification including social media profiles). Appointment is subject to positive results of the security clearance process.

The successful candidate will be required to sign an annual performance agreement and, where applicable, annually disclose his/her financial interests. All applicants are required to declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest, to disclose memberships of Boards and directorships that they may 4 be associated with.

Applicants, who do not comply with the requirements outlined above, will not be considered. MANAGEMENT ECHELON

Enquiries

only (No applications): Recruitment.ENQUIRIES@treasury.gov.za

Required Documents

Z83, Qualifications, Certified ID copy, Other

DPSA Circular Source

• Circular: DPSA Circular 34 of 2026
• Source pages: 121
• Open the DPSA circular PDF