Deputy Director: Editing and Research

Overview

Deputy Director: Editing and Research at National Treasury in Pretoria, managing the editing of key budget publications for R1,101,468 per annum.

Requirements

• A Grade 12 is required, coupled with a minimum Honours Degree (equivalent to NQF level 8) in Economics, Finance or Journalism.
• A minimum 5 years’ experience in a business journalism, economic research, professional editing or financial communications environment.
• In-depth knowledge of macroeconomic and fiscal issues and financial markets.
• Detailed knowledge of the South African public finance landscape, the budget process and government policy processes.
• Knowledge of digital media platforms.

Duties

• Manage editing of the Budget Review and Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement: Assist the Editor in Chief and external service providers to review chapters and annexures for clarity, quality, flow, style, consistency and tone.
• Work with chapter and annexure authors to fact-check and verify the accuracy of content and ensure alignment with National Treasury editorial guidelines.
• Work with the Budget Office and editors to manage the editing, copy editing and sign-off processes for the Budget Review and Medium Term Budget Policy Statement and ensure deadlines are met, Co-ordinate writer training for chapter authors and budget analysts in order to improve the quality of the budget documents and expand the National Treasury’s pool of authors.
• Monitor the use of artificial intelligence in the drafting of National Treasury documents and other content to prevent the inappropriate use of AI.
• Assist with strategic messaging and reputation management for the Director General: Research, draft, review presentations, speaking notes and other content.
• Coordinate the implementation of regular monitoring and analysis of social media and other media coverage, to identify opportunities for public engagement.
• Monitor media and social media coverage to assist reputation management for the Office of the Director General and support the National Treasury to stay ahead of emerging reputational risks and opinion changes.
• Coordinate, research and create content for the Director General’s social media pages and for other senior officials.

How to apply

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

Enquiries: enquiries only (No applications): Recruitment.Enquries@treasury.gov.za

Notes

Effective from 7 April 2021, the National Treasury now utilises 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. Note: The National Treasury reserves the right not to fill the below-mentioned posts, withdraw or to put on hold a position and/or to re-advertise a post. All queries must be submitted via email addressed to the Human Resources Recruitment Support Team on Recruitment.Enquiries@treasury.gov.za. Kindly note that all National Treasury adverts published/LIVE on the eRecruitment System have a closing date listed and closing time of 12h00 (Midday) on that closing date. The system is designed to automatically remove the advert from public view at exactly 12h00 (MIDDAY) of the said closing date for that post. There are no other means to submit applications post the closing date and time, if you have missed or delayed in submitting on time. MANAGEMENT ECHELON