About the Role
The National Treasury is seeking a dedicated and experienced professional for the role of Director: Debt Issuance and Management, based in Pretoria. This crucial position is at the heart of the government’s financial operations, ensuring that borrowing strategies are effectively developed and implemented in both domestic and international capital markets. By managing government securities and stakeholder engagement, the Director will play a pivotal role in enhancing South Africa’s financial stability and economic growth. This role is not only about numbers; it’s about positively impacting communities by fostering responsible debt management that supports essential public services.
In this role, you will find yourself at the forefront of South Africa’s public service, where your expertise in finance and economics will be vital. The decisions you make will influence the well-being of citizens across the nation, making this an extraordinary opportunity to contribute to the economic prosperity of South Africa. Your work will bridge the gap between government financial strategies and the needs of the public, ensuring that resources are efficiently allocated and managed.
About the Department
The National Treasury is the governmental body responsible for ensuring sound fiscal policy, financial management, and economic stability in South Africa. Its mission is to promote economic transformation and the efficient use of public resources. Working at the National Treasury means being part of a team that is committed to transparency, accountability, and the effective utilization of financial resources for the benefit of all South Africans. It is a place where your contributions can lead to significant change and improvement in the lives of many.
What You’ll Do
- Develop and implement borrowing strategies for both domestic and international capital markets.
- Initiate the issuing of government securities to support funding needs.
- Engage with domestic and foreign investors to strengthen relationships and improve stakeholder communication.
- Coordinate the debt portfolio to minimize refinancing risks and costs.
- Conduct market analysis and research to stay informed about economic trends.
- Ensure compliance with disclosure and listing requirements for bond issuance.
- Prepare briefing notes and speeches based on research findings.
What You’ll Need
- A Grade 12 certificate and a minimum Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, Actuarial Science, Commerce, Investment Management, or International Economics.
- At least 5 years of experience in financial markets operations at a middle or senior management level.
- Strong knowledge of research methodologies and market analysis.
- Experience dealing with various foreign interest rate markets and currencies.
- Completion of the Nyukela Public Service Senior Management Leadership Programme prior to appointment.
How to Apply
Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered.
Requirements
A Grade 12 is required coupled with a minimum Bachelor’s.degree (equivalent to NQF level 7) in Economics or Finance or Actuarial science or Commerce or Investment Management or International Economics pertaining to the money and capital markets.
A minimum 5 years’ experience obtained at a middle or senior management level in financial markets operations.
Knowledge and experience of different research methodologies.
Knowledge and experience of market analyses related to information for utilisation in the broader business.
Knowledge and experience of dealing with various foreign interest rate markets and currencies.
Experience in qualitative and quantitative summarisation or analysis of domestic and foreign debt reports.
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.
Job Duties
Finance borrowing requirement in domestic and international capital markets: Develop and implement a domestic and foreign borrowing strategy for the National Treasury.Initiate the issuing of government securities in the domestic and international capital markets.
Implement benchmark bonds in the domestic and international capital markets.
Determine the finance measures of government’s borrowing requirements in the domestic and international capital markets.
Stakeholder Engagement: Develop and implement tools that will improve the investor base.
Develop and implement an investor website to improve stakeholder engagement.
Engage domestic and foreign investor stakeholders, through road shows and other mediums.
Develop relationship with stakeholders like banks, domestic and foreign investors and engage lawyers on certain conditional requirements.
Disclose listing requirements in domestic and offshore bond issuance: Assist with compiling the annual Initiate the annual filing process of the 18K form with foreign stakeholders like the U.
S.
Security Exchange Commission and Japan.
Adhere to disclosure and listing requirements associated with domestic and offshore bond issuance.
Engage stakeholders on general information in the sourcing and exchange of processing.
Verify information for correctness and ensure their accuracy.
Domestic and Foreign currency debt: Coordinate the debt portfolio in order to reduce the re-financing risk and cost.
Initiate frequent market and portfolio analysis of qualitative and quantitative domestic and foreign currency debt information.
Monitor domestic and international economic events and their impact on the South African economy and the debt portfolio.
Analyse and advise on prudent debt management policies and recommend corrective debt strategies for implementation.
Perform Research on markets volatility: Initiate research on capital markets pertaining to market volatility in the prudent management of debt.
Perform research on local and international markets to stay abreast of developments impact on foreign debt management issues.
Analyse and provide inputs to briefing notes and speeches.
