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The National Treasury is responsible for managing South Africa’s national government finances. Supporting efficient and sustainable public financial management is fundamental to the promotion of economic development, good governance, social progress and a rising standard of living for all South Af… read morericans. The Constitution of the Republic (Chapter 13) mandates the National Treasury to ensure transparency, accountability and sound financial controls in the management of public finances. The National Treasury’s legislative mandate is also described in the Public Finance Management Act (Chapter 2). The National Treasury is mandated to promote government’s fiscal policy framework; to coordinate macroeconomic policy and intergovernmental financial relations; to manage the budget preparation process; to facilitate the Division of Revenue Act, which provides for an equitable distribution of nationally raised revenue between national, provincial and local government; and to monitor the implementation of provincial budgets. As mandated by the executive and Parliament, the National Treasury will continue to support the optimal allocation and utilisation of financial resources in all spheres of government to reduce poverty and vulnerability among South Africa’s most marginalised. Over the next 10 years National Treasury priorities include increasing investment in infrastructure and industrial capital; improving education and skills development to raise productivity; improving the regulation of markets and public entities; and fighting poverty and inequality through efficient public service delivery, expanded employment levels, income support and empowerment. 120 Plein Street Cape Town
Qualification/s Requirements
A Grade 12 certificate and a Bachelor’s degree (minimum of NQF level 7) in Law or equivalent related qualification, A relevant qualification at NQF level 8 and Admission as an Attorney;
A minimum of 5 years’ experience at senior managerial level obtained in a legal environment;
Experience in litigation, contract, corporate law, and statutory interpretation;
Knowledge and experience of international, constitutional and administrative law, and interpretation of statutes and legal drafting skills; and
Successful completion of the Nyukela Public Service Senior Management Leadership 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 an appointment.
Key Performance Areas
Manage the Drafting, Vetting and Negotiations of Contracts and other legal instruments:
Draft and vet contracts in accordance with the client’s requirements to the extent permissible in law;
Negotiate contracts and other legal instruments in accordance with the client’s requirements to the extent permissible in law; and
Develop and recommend procedural improvements in the drafting and vetting of contracts.
Manage Litigation on behalf of the Minister of Finance and National Treasury:
Provide strategic direction and input into the handling of matters of litigation;
Consult and liaise both internally and externally with stakeholders, including the State Attorney, on litigation matters; and
Coordinate the preparation process for courts and all other dispute resolution forums.
Provide Legal Advice:
Analyse specific legal problems and assist in the development of legally sound and responsive solutions and strategies;
Furnish written or oral legal advice on matters relating to the National Treasury’s mandate; and
Perform legally and/or factual research, analyse data and recommend appropriate courses of action.
Manage Legal Operations. Systems and Processes of the Chief Directorate:
Develop and manage service delivery standards and improvement plan/s to enhance NT’s mandate;
Ensure that systems for the effective and efficient functioning that address internal and external risks for NT, are developed and maintained; and
Ensure that annual and operational plans and related reports as well as Audit Committee, risk management, contingent liability and handover reports, in support of NT’s mandate, are developed and submitted timeously
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