SA Reserve Bank Vacancies 11 – 02 – 2024

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Administrator
Senior Artisan: Carpenter – CSD
Associate Quantitative Analyst – RSD
Project Controller (Cost and Schedule) Contract
Project Coordinator – Contract
Applications Technical Specialist
Senior Artisan: Mechanical
Associate Data Steward
Associate Data Modeller
Buyer
Payroll Clerk
Associate Credit Risk Analyst
Manager – Financial Operations
Manager Policy
Artisan: Carpenter
Senior Manager: Reserves Management

Administrator

Brief description

The purpose of this position is to perform administration support functions within the Administration and Risk Management Division of the Financial Surveillance Department (FinSurv) to support its programmes and overall operations.

Detailed description

The successful candidate will, among other duties, be responsible for the following key performance areas:

Provide support in the coordination of the risk and compliance management processes of the department and maintain its risk matrices and action plans emanating from internal and external audits.
Provide administrative support in the preparation of the annual budget and the monitoring of budget-related expenditures.
Provide support to the team leader in the monitoring and maintenance of the business continuity plan (BCP) process and in his/her responsibilities in terms of the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993, where appropriate.
Support the team leader in his/her role as a subrecords manager and the training, facilities, information technology (IT) and fixed assets representative as well as in effectively managing the requirements and resources of the department.
Perform general tasks in support of the department’s financial administration and ensure the timely submission of accurate payments information.
Perform general administrative tasks in support of programmes and the overall operations of the department, which includes, but are not limited to, records management, correspondence and procurement-related matters.
Engage effectively with stakeholders, in and outside of the department, that render services to the department.
Perform administrative duties on an ad hoc or projects basis as requested by the team leader/manager while ensuring compliance with the relevant guidelines, standards and policies.

QUALIFICATIONS

Job requirements

To be considered for this position, candidates must have:

a post matric certificate (NQF 5) in Administration, Risk and Compliance, Governance or Records Management, or an equivalent qualification; and
two to five years’ experience in a management support environment.

Additional requirements include:

knowledge and skills in:
reporting;
data capturing;
business continuity planning;
service delivery;
continuous improvement; and
effective verbal and written communication;
drive for results;
problem solving and analysis;
interpersonal sensitivity;
service and stakeholder focus;
planning and organising; and
time management.

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.

Senior Artisan: Carpenter – CSD

Pretoria, South Africa

JOB DESCRIPTION

Brief description

The main purpose of this position is to maintain all general building-related machinery and equipment in the Head Office of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB).

Detailed description

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

Do carpentry related tasks;
Do repairs and installations for all locks and keys;
Do ironmongery and joinery related tasks;
Maintain various types of general building-related machinery and equipment;
Completing various general building-related tasks as and when required; and
Repositioning and maintenance of office workstations as and when required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Job requirements

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

a Matric/Grade 12, N6 certification or similar qualification;
a nationally recognised trade test in carpentry, with emphasis on general building maintenance;
a broad knowledge of lock and key maintenance and related installations (will be an added advantage); and
a code 8 driver’s license.

Additional requirements are as follows:

three to five years’ experience as a carpenter;
technical skills in the use of tools and related carpentry machinery;
technical knowledge of the functioning of all types of general building machinery and equipment;
experience in a general building maintenance environment with emphasis on high-rise buildings;
experience in locks and keys maintenance;
knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act regulations and relevant risk management requirements;
problem-solving skills;
knowledge in the reading of floor plans and civil drawings;
knowledge of carpentry design and maintenance;
basic knowledge of workshop practice;
computer literacy (i.e. Microsoft Office suite); and
communication skills (written and verbal)

Associate Quantitative Analyst – RSD

Pretoria, South Africa

JOB DESCRIPTION

Brief description

The purpose of this position is to realise the responsibilities of the Risk Support Department (RSD) of the Prudential Authority (PA). At the crux of these responsibilities is the promotion and enhancement of the safety, soundness and integrity of regulated financial institutions through the use of analytical and quantitative approaches.

Detailed description

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

Develop analytical methods to enhance the supervision of regulated financial institutions.
Develop analytical methods to analyse and interpret risk-based regulatory data submissions.
Develop risk principles, processes and methods relating to the assessment of risk measurement models.
Provide specialist training to PA colleagues on risk measurement models or related supervisory tools as required.
Monitor and analyse risk measurement approaches throughout the industry, including the analysis of data and conducting of thematic reviews.
Provide input into risk reviews.
Interpret and consult on the Regulations relating to Banks.
Provide input in terms of the development of prudential standards, directives, guidance notes and circulars regarding risk measurement models to ensure the implementation of sound risk measurement practices.
Assess banks’ applications to calculate regulatory capital on internal approaches.
Assess material changes made to the risk measurement models used for the regulatory capital calculation of banks.
Develop and maintain knowledge relating to regulatory capital models and the use thereof within banks.

QUALIFICATIONS

Job requirements

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

a Postgraduate qualification in Econometrics, Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Science or any relevant qualification (minimum NQF8); and
three to five years’ relevant working experience in model development and/or model validation in the financial sector.

The following would be an added advantage:

experience in the development of value analytics frameworks; and
an understanding of internal risk measurement models and systems as well as the development and validation thereof.

Additional requirements are as follows:

analytical/problem-solving capabilities;
decision-making abilities with the ability to initiate action;
effective time management skills;
strong verbal and written communication skills;
ability to work in a team and contribute to team success;
knowledge of the risks banks face;
competence in basic office information technologies including SAS, Python or VBA;
knowledge of banking products;
knowledge of relevant components of the Regulations relating to Banks; and
reliable own transport as the position requires regular travel between the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) offices in Pretoria/ Centurion and the offices of banks, which are generally outside of Pretoria.

Project Controller (Cost and Schedule) Contract

Pretoria, South Africa

JOB DESCRIPTION

Brief description

The main purpose of this role is to perform advanced planning, scheduling, progress measurement, management of scope changes and earned-value analysis for construction programmes and projects within the South African Reserve Bank (SARB).

Detailed description

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

Implement project planning, scheduling and cost strategy, plans and procedures.
Analyse the project work breakdown structures (WBS) and cost breakdown structures (CBS), in conjunction with relevant stakeholders.
Verify the accuracy and completeness of the schedules and cost reports produced by the project team for decision-making purposes.
Provide an integrated enterprise-based cross functional and master schedule programme and an integrated cost report for a holistic view.
Compile staffing, engineering, cost and construction progress and customised reports.
Contribute to the monthly programme project report, specific reports and/or presentations by providing integrated planning, cost and scheduling information.
Perform critical path, schedule risk and cost analysis for effective planning and decision-making.
Perform probabilistic analysis on integrated schedules, contractor schedules and cost for effective planning and decision-making.
Analyse deviations from the baseline in the project master schedule highlighting bottlenecks and/or delays and propose corrective actions.
Analyse and highlight overall cost variations from the approved budget and propose cost management measures.
Analyse and highlight the overall schedule impact of any variance and/or change orders.
Prepare resourcing plans for the overall and individual project phases, identifying any excessive peak numbers and make recommendations for peak levelling.
Verify schedule-related data from vendors, suppliers, engineering and construction contractors and incorporate into the planning, scheduling and cost management systems.

QUALIFICATIONS

Job requirements

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

a Bachelor degree (NQF7) in the Built Environment, Construction Project Management, Quantity Surveying or an equivalent qualification; and
five to seven years of experience in project management and cost management environment, of which at least five years should be in project controls.

Additional requirements include:

project and programme management knowledge and skill;
financial analysis and investment management knowledge and skill;
general management knowledge and skill;
contract management knowledge and skill; and
cost management.

Project Coordinator – Contract

Pretoria, South Africa

TRENDING

JOB DESCRIPTION

Brief description

The main purpose of this position is to coordinate all the programmes and projects related deliverables of the construction programmes and projects in support of the Corporate Services Department (CSD).

Detailed description

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

Compile documentation and provide project technical co-ordination in order to optimise programme and project capital scope, costs and execution schedule.
Collate and coordinate project compliance documentation (eg. Scope, Quality, Cost, SHE and Schedule) for programmes and project plans and to liaise with various stakeholders (internal and external) throughout the project life cycle in order to maintain effective communication on all matters relating to the project.
Coordinate the development and review of the project charter, scope of Work (SoW) and cost estimate.
Collate risk management information and provide evidence of mitigation plans to the Compliance and Records Coordinator within CSD.
Collate and co-ordinate the project execution plan documentation tailored for each programme and project to ensure effective and efficient execution.
Collate documentation and compile governance requirements on all aspects of project management framework.
Co-ordinate estimates and cost control measures
Co-ordinate and report on the programme and project schedules on the project performance and progress to the sponsor on a monthly basis. Including To maintain the procurement spreadsheet in order to keep track of contract status and to follow up as required with the Procurement Division and internal and external stakeholders.
Co-ordinate appropriate handover of the programmes and projects to the Programme Managers as per the PMO framework.
Contain and follow up on project activities in the absence of the project manager in order to ensure project continuity
Coordinate all lessons learnt documentation and workshops in order to implement best practices gained from past experiences into Project Management systems, tools and guidelines for use in future projects to improve overall project management effectiveness and efficiencies.
Maintain a project repository in order to ensure that project information is accessible to all stakeholders and available for audit purposes.

QUALIFICATIONS

Job requirements

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

a minimum of a National Diploma (NQF 6) OR equivalent in project management; and
a minimum of 3-5 years of broad cross functional experience in construction project management and process management.

Additional requirements include:

project compliance management knowledge and skill
project planning knowledge and skill
project legislation and governance, risk and compliance knowledge and skill
project risk management knowledge and skill
project information management knowledge and skill
project reporting knowledge and skill;
communication skills in English (i.e. written and verbal);
building & maintaining relationships
impact & Influence
interpersonal sensitivity
analysing & problem solving
planning & organising and
team player.

Additional details

Contract role: Three-year contract with the option to renew for an additional two years

Applications Technical Specialist

Pretoria, South Africa

TRENDING

JOB DESCRIPTION

Brief description

The main purpose of this position is to support, maintain and enhance the Business Solutions and Technology Department (BSTD) applications to ensure systems availability, systems health and optimal performance.

Detailed description

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

Support the BSTD applications by monitoring the underlying environments (databases and application servers) to ensure capacity management, systems availability and optimal performance.
Maintain the BSTD applications by applying corrective measures (e.g. patches, upgrades, bug fixes, etc.).
Proactively monitor all application upgrades, new releases and product replacements that could affect the assigned application.
Configure the application infrastructure to ensure optimal performance and install new features to enable new functionality.
Investigate and resolve medium-high complexity technical issues by interacting with users, developers and other stakeholders on allocated applications.
Provide reporting and recommendations on solution performance and systems availability to senior management and relevant stakeholders.
Proactively manage business and stakeholder relationships with respect to application support.
Keep abreast of best practices and technologies related to BSTD as well as ensure the application thereof where relevant.
Impart knowledge of the technical environment to the systems development team.
Maintain compliance to security and application standards.

QUALIFICATIONS

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

a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science (NQF 7), Information Management or Information Technology or an equivalent qualification; and
six to eight years’ experience in deploying, supporting, maintaining and enhancing the application server environments for document management applications.

The following will be an added advantage:

Solid knowledge of Microsoft Windows Server, IIS, TCP/IP, VLAN.
Solid knowledge of MS SQL server and SSRS.
Solid knowledge in Appworks or workflow management environments.
Experience with the Vizor product suite
Experience in administering document management applications.

Additional requirements include:

knowledge and skill in:
industry, organisational and business awareness;
quality assurance;
continuous improvement;
continued learning and professional development;
business continuity and planning;
IT enablement planning;
IT transformation and innovation;
release management;
application design, configuration and development;
application support and maintenance;
infrastructure design and development;
systems integration;
workload estimation; and
technical analysis.

Senior Artisan: Mechanical

Pretoria, South Africa

TRENDING

JOB DESCRIPTION

Brief description

The main purpose of this position is to maintain and install mechanical sub-systems to optimise building systems at the South African Reserve Bank (SARB).

Detailed description

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

Engage in short-term planning.
Perform tasks independently against well-defined work instructions and in accordance with set standards and procedures.
Perform fault-finding for mechanical sub-systems by applying a set of modified techniques within a defined context.
Conduct preventative and corrective maintenance in the mechanical sub-systems and/or equipment and determine possible component failure to enhance system capability.
Test all work and close off the assigned job cards on maintenance and project work.
Interpret the work instructions and drawings relating to construction, alterations modifications, enhancement maintenance and operational projects.
Apply statutory principles to comply with the safety, health and environmental requirements.
Perform quality assurance on the work done by external service providers for adherence to industry requirements and report to the supervisor.
Prepare and submit weekly reports using standard templates (job cards and non-conformance reports), highlighting the work completed and problem areas.
Engage positively with clients and other stakeholders, including dealing with complaints and compliments.
Address any gaps in your own performance of tasks and activities against the required standard(s).
Do maintenance standby duties as and when required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Job requirements

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

a National Trade Test Certificate in Mechanical – Fitter &Turner, or Fitter;
an N4 or NQF4 technical qualification or an equivalent qualification will be an advantage;
Five to seven years’ experience in a technical trade environment.

Additional requirements include:

working experience in:

the dynamics of a high-rise and/or high-tech commercial office environment;
refrigeration and air conditioning;
maintaining water pressurised systems (pressure reducing valves, pilot valves, pipe work, and so forth).
Basic welding and metal work.

knowledge of:

mechanised doors (roll-up, sliding);
general mechanical maintenance procedures;
the reading of mechanical and civil drawings;
the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993 and its regulations; and
risk management related to occupational health and safety.

skills in:

problem-solving;
computer literacy (i.e. the Microsoft Office suite); and
verbal and written communication.

Associate Data Steward

Pretoria, South Africa

TRENDING

JOB DESCRIPTION

Brief description

The main purpose of this position is to act as a Data Steward and provide support to the Information Management function with regard to the management and oversight of data and information assets to provide business with high-quality and consistently accessible data and information.

Detailed description

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

Prepare and provide accurate and reliable data and information in support of strategic decisions.
Create and maintain business metadata for published data sources to ensure that it is easily discoverable and meaningful to information consumers.
Create and maintain consistent metadata in a manner that allows for a clear and unambiguous data definition and meets legislative, quality and security requirements.
Acquire new data sources to enable effective departmental decision making.
Prepare relevant data for appropriate consumers in the SARB Group and relevant stakeholders and monitor the published data sources for usage, relevance and quality feedback.
Ensure that the assigned data element is current and does not conflict with other data elements in the metadata registry and ensure the consistency in data usage across various systems.
Proactively identify and resolve data integrity and quality issues.
Propose and implement the refinement and continuous improvement of systems, tools, methods and processes in own area.
Stay current with developments in all functional areas relevant to information management and ensure the appropriate application thereof.

QUALIFICATIONS

Job requirements

To be considered for this position, candidates must have:

a Diploma in either Information Technology, Computer Science, Mathematics or equivalent NQF 6 qualification;
two to five years’ experience in any of the relevant data management disciplines such as data governance, metadata management, master data management, business intelligence and data development; and
relevant certifications (e.g. Certified Data Steward) will be an added advantage.

Additional requirements include:

•   knowledge and skills in:
–  reference and master data;
– metadata management;
– data quality management;
– continuous improvement; and
– effective communication;
•   competence in Microsoft Office software packages (e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.);
•   ability to build and manage relationships;
•   innovation and creativity;
•   stakeholder and client focus; and
•   impact and influence.

Associate Data Modeller

Pretoria, South Africa

JOB DESCRIPTION

Brief description

The main purpose of this position is to assist the Data Modeller in improving data modelling and developing data maturity standards within the Financial Surveillance Department (FinSurv) to support quality-assured, cross-border statistics for effective decision making.

Detailed description

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

Assist with the development of data pipelines, data analyses and data testing.
Assist in the continuous assessment of data modelling and data development maturity levels against best practices.
Contribute to the implementation of standards, guidelines, processes and procedures for data modelling and data development.
Support the data management team in resolving data development issues.
Stay abreast of current data management methodologies and new developments in all knowledge areas and ensure the supervised application thereof.

QUALIFICATIONS

Job requirements

To be considered for this position, candidates must have:

•   a Diploma in either Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Computer Engineering or an equivalent NQF 6 qualification;
•   two to five years’ experience in the field of data development, data analysis, data modelling, data warehousing or business intelligence; and
•   a relevant data modelling certification (e.g. CDMP Associate) will be an added advantage.

Additional requirements include:

•   knowledge and skills in:
– data architecture;
– data modelling;
– data development; and
– data reporting and analysis;
•   a drive for results;
•   effective communication;
•   innovation and creativity; and
•   service and stakeholder focus.

Buyer

South Africa

TRENDING

JOB DESCRIPTION

The main purpose of this position is to buy goods and services from suppliers on behalf of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB).

Detailed description

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas:
• Plan and prioritise tasks that need to be completed on a daily and weekly basis with the Tactical Buying Lead.
• Buy goods and services from suppliers, which include but is not limited to the preparation of requests for tender/proposal/quotation/information (RFXs), commercial negotiations and recommendations for supplier awards.
• Manage the entire value chain of the requisitioning and ordering cycle.
• Perform general administration in a timeous, accurate and complete manner throughout the buying cycle.
• Engage with relevant stakeholders, including requisitioners and suppliers, displaying a service orientation towards own work as well as the ability to handle queries and explain information fluently.
• Ensure that all buying activities and deliverables are of high quality and are executed in accordance with the SARB Procurement Policy.
• Collate and analyse procurement data for reporting.
• Keep abreast of developments in the procurement field and propose improvements to methods and practices in tactical procurement.

QUALIFICATIONS

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

• the minimum of a National Diploma (NQF 6) in Commerce/Supply Chain Management or an equivalent qualification; and
• the minimum of two to five years’ experience in the procurement or supply chain management environment.

Additional requirements include:

• knowledge and skill in:
– industry, organisational and business awareness;
– quality assurance;
– continuous improvement;
– continued learning and/or professional development;
– procurement strategy;
– procurement planning;
– procurement markets; and
– contract management;
• conceptual thinking;
• effective communication;
• flexibility;
• a drive for results;
• teamwork;
• a service and stakeholder focus;
• judgement and decision making; and
• analytical and problem solving skills.

Payroll Clerk

Pretoria, South Africa

TRENDING

JOB DESCRIPTION

The main purpose of this position is to perform administrative duties and provide support to facilitate the administration of the payroll on behalf of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB).

Detailed description

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas:
• Engage in short-term planning and perform tasks against work plans as defined in conjunction with the supervisor.
• Perform work independently within established practices, given processes, rules and regulations, ensuring compliance with standards, policies and other guidelines in executing own tasks.
• Identify, evaluate and solve defined, routine and new problems within a familiar context.
• Perform basic accounting duties in accordance with accounting and SARB policies, relevant accounting standards and legislation.
• Prepare and provide payroll information within a defined context to relevant stakeholders.
• Perform general administration tasks, including the preparation of payment instructions, data capturing and record keeping to ensure the smooth running of the divisions operations.
• Engage with relevant stakeholders/clients within the SARB and external parties, displaying a service orientation in own work and the ability to handle basic queries and explain information fluently.
• Proactively broaden knowledge of functional area, displaying a willingness to make improvements in own work (including methods and practices).
• Evaluate own performance against the given criteria and identify and address task-specific learning needs.

QUALIFICATIONS

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

• a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree, an Advanced Diploma in Financial Accounting (NQF 7) or an equivalent qualification; and
• a minimum of six months to two years’ experience in a financial services environment, specifically in the area of payroll administration.

Additional requirements include:
• knowledge and skill in:
– industry, organisational and business awareness;
– quality assurance;
– continuous improvement;
– continued learning and/or professional development;
– finance strategy;
– finance project management;
– management accounting;
– financial reconciliation;
– taxation;
– payroll administration;
– function specific – information systems; and
– business continuity planning;
• conceptual thinking;
• effective communication;
• flexibility;
• drive for results;
• learning focus;
• teamwork;
• service and stakeholder focus;
• building and maintaining relationships;
• sound judgement and decision making;
• impact and influence;
• analysis and problem solving;
• resilience; and
• managing complexity and ambiguity.

Associate Credit Risk Analyst

Pretoria, South Africa

TRENDING

JOB DESCRIPTION

Detailed description

The successful candidate will be responsible for, among other things, the following key performance areas:

Analyse, assess, evaluate and report on credit risk to facilitate informed investment decision making.
Contribute towards the formulation and implementation of policies related to credit risk.
Conduct research on credit-risk developments and make recommendations based on the findings and best practices.
Assist in the development of strategies for credit-risk management.
Assist in the conceptualising and building of risk models for calculating risks associated with counterparties, portfolios and particular trades or strategies.
Conduct fundamental credit analyses, including, financial statement analyses for the selection, evaluation and management of the credit quality of the SARB’s counterparties.
Participate in cross-functional activities for the alignment and harmonisation of risk-related information.
Develop and maintain business relationships with experts within the financial markets industry.
Develop and maintain procedure manuals for operational purposes.

QUALIFICATIONS

Job requirements

To be considered for this position, candidates must have:

an Honours degree in Finance, Risk Management, Investment Management or an equivalent qualification; and
two to five years’ experience in investment risk management or a related field.

Additional requirements include:

either the Chartered Financial Analyst, Financial Risk Manager or Professional Risk Manager designation will be an added advantage;
knowledge of:
financial instruments and risk management;
modern risk management methodologies;
commercial or investment banks’ operating models;
skills in:
analytics and problem solving;
conflict management;
verbal and written communication;
presentations;
computer literacy;
interpersonal engagement;
an ability to maintain confidentiality; and
being team player.

Manager – Financial Operations

Pretoria, South Africa

TRENDING

JOB DESCRIPTION

Brief description

The main purpose of this position is to plan, direct and manage a Financial Operations unit within the Financial Surveillance Department (FinSurv), ensuring the effective management of foreign exchange through monitoring the compliance with the Exchange Control Regulations and the Currency and Exchanges Manual for Authorised Dealers.

Detailed description

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

Give strategic and leadership direction to the division.
Contribute to the compilation of divisional operational plans and take responsibility for the implementation as well as the monitoring thereof.
Provide input to stakeholders such as National Treasury and the South African Revenue Service (SARS) in terms of policy enhancement and formulation.
Take responsibility for the planning of work and improvement of workflow for the division.
Make suggestions for refining South African Reserve Bank (SARB) policies, processes and systems.
Manage quality, facilitate delivery of the unit-specific outputs, clarify roles and responsibilities, and optimise and manage unit resources.
Manage the processing and authorisation of applications as well as act as the signing authority within prescribed parameters.
Manage the risk-based inspection process from end to end to ensure for adequate preparation, the completion of related administration, team leadership during inspections and effective reporting.
Design and manage the maintenance of a management information system for consistent and accurate reporting of relevant information to senior management.
Lead stakeholder engagements (internal and external), displaying the ability to solicit information as well as deliver a coherent and convincing message.
Identify and mitigate risks related to own function and ensure compliance with the relevant governance frameworks.
Stay current with developments (e.g. changes to exchange control policies, rules and regulations) and provide input to publications and surveys related to own area of expertise.
Fulfil the line management function pertaining to the development and performance of the team.

QUALIFICATIONS

Job requirements

To be considered for this position, candidates must have:

an Honours degree in Finance, Statistics, Business Economics, Banking, Accounting or a related field;
industry, business and organisational knowledge;
knowledge of, and experience in:
quality assurance;
continuous improvement;
continued learning/professional development;
relevant software applications (MS Word, Excel, etc.);
the application of the Exchange Control Regulations and the Currency and Exchanges Manual for Authorised Dealers;
relevant policies; and
the financial and exchange control regulatory environment;
a minimum of 8–10 years’ job-related experience in either exchange control, banking, financial markets or a relevant regulatory environment; and
at least two years’ proven experience in managing teams.

Additional requirements include:

interpersonal sensitivity;
service and stakeholder focus;
impact and influence; and
skills in:
leading change;
establishing focus;
driving results;
promoting team work;
developing and growing others;
effective communication; and
building and maintaining relationships.

Manager Policy

Pretoria, South Africa

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job title: Manager – Policy

Location: Head Office, Pretoria

Organisation: Policy Division

Department: Corporation for Deposit Insurance Department

Brief description

The purpose of this position is to provide managerial leadership and strategic direction to the Policy Division in the development and communication of policies relating to the Deposit Insurance Scheme (DIS) to enable the Corporation for Deposit Insurance (CODI) to carry out its mandate.

Detailed description

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

Provide managerial direction and leadership for the work of the Policy Division, develop functional plans aligned to the departmental strategy and clarify performance expectations for the division.
Manage the delivery of work outputs through effective resource utilisation, the setting of targets, prioritisation of work and directing other operational activities.
Manage the policy formulation process, including the identification of areas of improvement, research, industry consultation, discussion papers and drafting standards.
Develop a framework for the establishment and selection of appropriate pay-out mechanisms for different kinds of banks.
Develop a methodology to assess the adequacy of the funding level and structure of the DIS.
Oversee the development of a communication strategy and to ensure that the contents of all communication are in line with CODI’s legislation, policies and standards.
Promote awareness and the education of banks and depositors on the features of the DIS.
Contribute to reports on the activities and functions of CODI.
Support South Africa’s participation in international forums relating to deposit insurance.
Promote cooperation with the Financial Stability Departments’ Resolution and Crisis Preparedness Division, Prudential Authority (PA) and Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) in matters relating to the functions and responsibilities of CODI.
Ensure compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) and CODI, and ensure that divisional risks are identified, assessed and that adequate and effective risk mitigating measures are implemented.
Manage the performance and development of direct reports, provide technical guidance and promote and support career management and development within the division.

QUALIFICATIONS

Job requirements

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

a minimum of a post-graduate qualification in Economics, Accounting, Finance, Law or an equivalent field; and
a minimum of 10–12 years’ experience in the banking or banking supervision environment with at least five years in management.

Additional requirements include:

general management skills;
financial sector knowledge;
banking systems knowledge;
report-writing skills;
relevant legislation and international standards knowledge;
payment systems knowledge;
service and stakeholder focus; and
analysing and problem solving.

Artisan: Carpenter

Pretoria, South Africa and 1 more

TRENDING

JOB DESCRIPTION

Brief description

The main purpose of this position is to maintain all general building-related machinery and equipment in the Head Office of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB).

Detailed description

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

Maintaining various types of general building-related machinery and equipment
Do carpentry related tasks
Do repairs and installations regarding all locks & keys
Assisting the section manager in completing various general building-related tasks as and when required
Assisting in the repositioning and maintenance of office workstations

QUALIFICATIONS

Job requirements

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

a Matric/Grade 12 certificate or an N6 qualification;
a Nationally recognised trade test in Carpentry with emphasis on general building maintenance;
a broad knowledge on general building maintenance; and
a Driver’s licence code 8 (a strong requirement).

Additional requirements are as follows:

Two to five years’ experience as a Carpenter
Technical skills in the use of tools and related Carpentry machinery
Technical knowledge of the functioning of all types of general building machinery and equipment
Experience in a general building maintenance environment with emphasis on high rise buildings
Knowledge of locks & keys maintenance and installations
Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act regulations and relevant risk management
Problem-solving skills
Knowledge in the reading of floor plans and civil drawings
Knowledge of Carpentry design and maintenance
Basic knowledge of workshop practice
Computer literacy (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)
Communication skills (i.e, written and verbal)

Senior Manager: Reserves Management

Pretoria, South Africa

JOB DESCRIPTION

The purpose of this position is to provide strategic leadership and direction to the Reserves Management function to ensure the effective management of the official gold and foreign exchange reserves.

Detailed description

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

Ensure the effective management of the official gold and foreign exchange reserves in line with global best practice.
Lead and direct engagements with relevant internal and external stakeholders related to Reserves Management.
Lead and project manage the sourcing, evaluation, shortlisting, selection and on-boarding of External Fund Managers in collaboration with various internal stakeholders and governance processes.
Ensure continuous improvement of the delivery and functioning of the Reserves Management function of the Financial Markets Department.
Identify and mitigate risks related to Reserves Management and ensure compliance with the relevant governance frameworks.
Monitor, evaluate and report on the Reserves Management outputs and achievements to relevant stakeholders within the SARB.
Manage the performance and development of direct reports, create a performance culture in reserves management, and promote and support career management and development.
Communicate and clarify, the vision and strategic goals of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) and the Financial Markets department to the reserves management team.
Contribute and provide input to the strategic focus areas of the department and SARB.
Develop appropriate policies, procedures and systems requirements for approval, setting operational guidelines within which team members work and ensure alignment with related functions and the organisational value chain.

QUALIFICATIONS

Job requirements

To be considered for this position, candidates must have:

a minimum of a Master’s degree in Economics / Investment Management or equivalent.
minimum of 10-12 years within a reserves management or asset management environment with a solid track record of managing teams at a senior management level; and
a CFA and FRM qualification would be an added advantage.

Additional requirements include: