Director: Debt Issuance and Management vacancy at National Treasury - PSV Circular 36 of 2026

INTRODUCTION

National Treasury is looking for a Director: Debt Issuance and Management to join its team, with the post located in Pretoria.

The advertised package is R1 317 384 a year, (all-inclusive). This post was published in Public Service Vacancy Circular 36 of 2026, issued on 09 October 2026.

Job title	Director: Debt Issuance and Management
Department	National Treasury
Reference number	S111/2026
Salary	R1 317 384 a year, (all-inclusive)
Centre / location	Pretoria
Province	Gauteng
Closing date	26 October 2026 at 12:00 pm
Circular	PSV Circular 36 of 2026

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Director: Debt Issuance and Management sits within National Treasury (Division: Asset and Liability Management (ALM) Purpose: To finance the government's borrowing requirements through the issuance of government securities in the domestic and international capital markets and manage the government's existing stock of debt to broaden the total investor base.). The post is advertised under reference number S111/2026 and is based in Pretoria.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Here is what the job involves day to day:

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.

REQUIREMENTS

To be considered, you should meet these 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.

HOW TO APPLY

Download the NEW Z83 form from the DPSA website and complete it in full.
Prepare a detailed CV with your qualifications, experience and contact details.
Write the reference number S111/2026 on your application.
Submit as instructed: To apply visit: https://erecruitment.treasury.gov.za/eRecruitment
Make sure your application reaches the department by 26 October 2026 at 12:00 pm.

Enquiries: enquiries only (No applications): Recruitment.Enquries@treasury.gov.za

Important notes:

Use the new Z83 form with a detailed CV. Old forms may lead to disqualification.
Receipt of applications is usually not acknowledged. Only shortlisted candidates are contacted.
If you hear nothing within three months of the closing date, treat the application as unsuccessful.
Foreign qualifications must be supported by a SAQA evaluation report.
Expect personnel suitability checks such as criminal, qualification and employment verification.
Senior management posts require the SMS pre-entry certificate and extra assessments.

TIPS TO STRENGTHEN YOUR APPLICATION

Prepare certified copies of your ID, qualifications and proof of experience. Shortlisted candidates are usually asked for them.
If you hold a foreign qualification, get a SAQA evaluation certificate ready before the interview stage.
Keep your documents in one PDF where the department allows it, and check the file size limit before sending.
Use the duties list as a guide for interview preparation and prepare one real work example for each major duty.
If this is your first government application, read the DPSA guide on completing Z83 so you do not lose points on a simple form error.

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Director: Debt Issuance and Management Job at National Treasury