Join the National Treasury in 2026 – Shape South Africa’s Financial Future

Are you ready to make a real impact?

The National Treasury is offering exciting career opportunities in Pretoria for 2026. If you’re passionate about governance, transparency, innovation, and public service, this is your chance to work at the heart of South Africa’s financial leadership.

🗓 Applications close on 23 February 2026 at 12:00 pm (Midday).
📍 All positions are based in Pretoria.
💻 Apply online via the National Treasury e-Recruitment system.

🔎 Now Hiring:

⭐ Deputy Director: Quality Assurance & Improvement

Reference: S003/2026
Salary: R896 436 per annum (all-inclusive)

Lead and strengthen Internal Audit excellence at a national level. If you’re an experienced audit professional with strong QAIP knowledge and leadership experience, this is your opportunity to drive governance standards across one of South Africa’s most important institutions.

Ideal for:
✔️ Seasoned internal auditors
✔️ Professionals with CIA/PIA certification
✔️ Leaders passionate about compliance and continuous improvement

💻 Assistant Director: Budget Reform

Reference: S001/2026
Salary: R582 444 per annum (excluding benefits)

Are you passionate about data transparency and digital innovation?

Support the Vulekamali Budget Data Portal and help make South Africa’s budget information accessible to every citizen. If you have IT, programming, or data analysis experience, this role puts you at the forefront of open government data.

Perfect for:
✔️ IT and Informatics professionals
✔️ Software developers and data analysts
✔️ Open-data and transparency advocates

⚖️ Assistant Director: Legal Administration

Reference: S004/2026
Salary: R468 459 per annum (excluding benefits)

Work on high-level legal matters within the Office of the General Counsel. From bona vacantia cases to labour relations and compliance reporting, you’ll contribute directly to public sector governance.

Ideal for:
✔️ LLB-qualified legal professionals
✔️ Practitioners interested in Constitutional and Administrative Law
✔️ Detail-oriented legal drafters and researchers

📊 Assistant Director: HR Planning & Information Systems

Reference: S004/2026
Salary: R468 459 per annum (excluding benefits)

Drive workforce planning and HR transformation within a key national department. If you are analytical, strategic, and passionate about HR governance, this role offers both challenge and impact.

Best suited for:
✔️ HR professionals with planning experience
✔️ Workforce analysts
✔️ Professionals experienced in PERSAL and HR reporting

What to Expect in the Recruitment Process

✔️ Technical assessment
✔️ Integrity (ethical conduct) assessment
✔️ Nyukela SMS Pre-entry Programme (for SMS candidates)

All applications must be submitted via:
👉 https://erecruitment.treasury.gov.za/eRecruitment

Ensure your online profile is fully completed and all required documents are uploaded before submission.

Why Choose the National Treasury?

Working at the National Treasury means:

• Contributing to South Africa’s economic stability

• Promoting transparency and accountability

• Advancing your career in a respected national institution

• Making a measurable impact on public service delivery

This is more than a job — it’s an opportunity to shape the country’s financial future.

Apply before 23 February 2026 at 12:00 pm and take the next step in your career with the National Treasury.

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