BUDGET ANALYST

Reference: NWFIN/2026/14 (2 POSTS). Salary: R413 001 – R486 501.per annum (Level 8). Requirements: As a minimum a National Diploma or Advanced Certificate in Commerce/ Financial Management / Accounting or equivalent NQF 6 qualifications. A minimum of two (2) years’ relevant experience in financial management/accounting, budget and expenditure management, compilation, monitoring, analysis and reporting environments. NQF 7 will be an added advantage. Must have a valid driver's license as travelling will be required. Conversant with the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations, Division of Revenue Act (DoRA). Acquainted with Budget and Expenditure Management, Accounting and Reporting. Knowledge on Government systems (BAS, Walker, PERSAL, Vulindlela) would be an added advantage. Computer Literacy in Excel, Word, PowerPoint. Sound analytical, problem solving, effective oral and writing skills. Duties: Assist with the evaluation of the MTEF budget submissions of the Provincial Departments and Public Entities. Assist with the Provincial Main and Adjustment Appropriation processes, prior to final provincial allocations and its alignment with the Provincial Fiscal Framework. Receive and check the Departmental Budget submissions to ensure that they are numerically accurate as per Financial System (BAS), Budget Allocations. Appropriation Statements, DoRA, etc. Draw monthly budget and expenditure reports from the Financial System (BAS), PERSAL and Vulindlela and update the required Budget and Expenditure Tables and Models. Analyse and prepare reports on the monthly and quarterly In-Year Monitoring (IYM), Section (40) submissions received on budgets and expenditure trends of Provincial Departments and Public Entities. Monitor and report on all national Conditional Grants received and their corresponding expenditure. Check and verify that the budget and expenditure items are correctly categorized according to their economic classifications. Provide financial management support to the departments with respect to planning, budgeting, reporting, relevant legislation, policies and other financial processes. Perform generic administrative functions. Government vacancy from Public Service Vacancy Circular 22 of 2026.