Data Privacy and Information Protection Administrator

Brief description

The main purpose of this position is to administer, support and maintain data privacy and information protection-related technologies and solutions within the Cyber Security Operations (CSO) Division in the Business Solutions and Technology Department (BSTD), for the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) Group.

Detailed description

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas:

• Administer, monitor and maintain data loss prevention activities and technologies in the SARB to protect the privacy, security and confidentiality of the SARB’s information.
• Coordinate the review of technical configuration documentation and maintain and store back-ups thereof. 
• Fulfil the activities related to service requests and incidents to ensure the timeous resolution thereof.
• Provide system support services for data protection technologies to the business areas.
• Review data and define and/or generate reports based on agreed management and/or audit requirements. 
• Diagnose problems and choose and/or modify routines to deal with them, displaying the ability to provide solutions/approaches for problems within a defined context. 
• Engage on an operational level with relevant stakeholders, role players and service providers, displaying a service orientation in own work and ensuring commitment to a common goal. 
• Proactively broaden own knowledge of the data privacy and information protection area, displaying a willingness to make improvements in own work (including methods and practices).
• Provide regular status updates (daily, weekly and monthly) to manager and team members, as defined.
• Evaluate own performance against a given criteria, while identifying and addressing task-specific learning needs.

QUALIFICATIONS

Job requirements

To be considered for this position, candidates must be in possession of: 

• a minimum of a National Diploma (NQF 6) in Information Technology or an equivalent qualification;
• a minimum of one to three years’ experience in a cybersecurity and/or information protection or similar environment.

Additional requirements include:     

• verbal and written communication skills;
• analytical and problem-solving skills;
• judgement and decision-making skills;
• drive for results;
• learning focus;
• team focus; 
• planning and organising; and
• service and stakeholder focus.

ABOUT US

About SARB

Primary mandate of the SARB

Section 224 of the Constitution of South Africa states the mandate of the SARB as follows:

The primary object of the South African Reserve Bank is to protect the value of the currency in the interest of balanced and sustainable economic growth in the Republic.

The South African Reserve Bank, in support of its primary objective, must perform its functions independently and without fear, favour or prejudice.

WHAT WE DO

Monetary Policy

The Constitution gives the SARB the mandate to protect the value of the rand. We use interest rates to keep inflation low and steady.

Financial Stability

The SARB has a mandate to protect and enhance financial stability. We identify and mitigate systemic risks that might disrupt the financial system.

Prudential Regulation

The Prudential Authority regulates financial institutions and market infrastructures to promote and enhance their safety and soundness, and support financial stability.

Financial Markets

Open market operations are the main tool we use to implement monetary policy. We manage South Africa’s gold and foreign exchange reserves.

Financial Surveillance

The SARB is responsible for regulating cross-border transactions, preventing the abuse of the financial system and supporting the regulation of financial institutions.

Payments and Settlements

The SARB is responsible for ensuring the safety and soundness of the national payment system, which is the backbone of South Africa’s modern financial system.

Statistics

The SARB provides important economic and financial statistics that present an overview of the economic situation in South Africa.

Research

Research conducted by the SARB focuses on economics, financial stability, banking and emerging trends in finance. Our research supports policy decision-making.

Banknotes and Coin

The SARB has the sole right to make, issue and destroy banknotes and coin in South Africa.APPLY NOW

JOB INFO

• Job Identification134
• Job CategoryInformation Technology
• Posting Date01/03/2024, 12:01 AM
• Apply Before01/17/2024, 11:59 PM
• Degree LevelNQF 6: National Diploma and Advanced Certificate
• Job ScheduleFull time
• Job ShiftDay
• Locations Head Office, Pretoria, Gauteng, 0002, ZA

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