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POST 08/374 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: TRANSPORT, DEFENCE & GENERAL SECTORS
This vacancy has expired. The closing date was 23 Mar 2026.
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Requirements
A Grade 12 is required coupled with a minimum National Diploma (equivalent to NQF level 6) in Finance or Economics. A Bachelorβs degree (equivalent to NQF level 7) in any of the above disciplines is added advantage. A minimum 3 yearsβ experience obtained in analysing financial statements and corporate plans.
Knowledge and experience of financial management, strategy and economic regulation.
Knowledge of the governmentβs broader regulatory framework on State Owned Companies.
Duties
Restructuring of SOEs: Assist with the analysis and the identification of restructuring needs within SOEs pertaining to Transport, Defence and General Sectors.
Assist with the reviewing of restructuring and turnaround plans for SOEs in the sectors.
Participate in the restructuring of SOEs in conjunction with other departments.
Financial Analysis and Oversight: Assist with the analysis of financial statements and corporate plans and engage entities and other departments.
Analyse the correct alignment of corporate plans of SOEs and their policy objectives and industry trends.
Assist with the analysis and reviewing of SOEs and present draft submissions in alignment with the prescribed legislation on applications submitted from SOEs.
Review SOEs submissions and analysis of Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and adjustment of budget applications.
Review of Contingent Liabilities: Assist with the analysis of requests for guarantee from SOEs and present draft responses for consideration.
Participate in fora and monitor compliance to guarantee conditions by entities.
Industry and Sector Research: Assist with the provision of responses and advice on legislation and regulations to stay in touch with sectoral evolution.
Participate in funding 131 workstreams and steering committees for SOEs.
Assist with research on latest trends impacting the industry.
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