South African Reserve Bank

To apply, click on the link at the end of the posts and all the best with your applications.

1. Snr Artisan/Technician: Electrical 
2. Economic Policy Analyst
3. Data Scientist
4. Information Technology Internship
5. Applications Manager – Group Security Management Solutions Support
6. Associate Bank Analyst
7. Associate Data Steward
8. Team lead_EFT_Tellers and Loan Schemes
9. Contractor- Building Engineer
10. Banknote Processor
11. Lead Financial Market Specialist
12. Senior Technical Specialist (Applications)

Snr Artisan/Technician: Electrical

JOB DESCRIPTION

Brief description

The main purpose of this position is to maintain and install electrical subsystems in order 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 and perform tasks independently in accordance with set standards and procedures.
• Perform fault-finding on electrical subsystems by applying a set of modified techniques within a defined context.
• Conduct preventative and corrective maintenance on electrical subsystems and/or equipment and determine possible component failure in order to enhance system capability.
• Test all work and close off assigned job cards on maintenance and project work.
• Interpret work instructions, drawings and diagrams concerning construction, alterations, modifications, enhancement maintenance and operational projects.
• Apply statutory principles in order to comply with safety, health and environmental requirements.
• Perform quality assurance on work done by external service providers for adherence to industry requirements and report on this 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 complaints and compliments.
• Address any gaps in own performance of tasks and activities against the required standard(s).
• Conducting weekly inspections on all plant machinery as well as all electrical panels, as per Planned Maintenance Work Order instructions 
• Reporting findings from inspection in the Planned Maintenance Work Order form.

QUALIFICATIONS

Job requirements

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

• a national trade test in electrical heavy current;
• Three phase wireman’s licence (Master Installation Electrician will be an advantage)
• N6 National Certificate in Electrical Heavy current or NQF6 technical qualification or equivalent (will be an advantage); and
• Four to six years’ experience in a technical trade environment

Working experience in:

• the service maintenance electrical system such as DB’s, Standby generators, UPS and Electrical reticulation in the building.
• conversant in the dynamics of a high-rise and/or high-tech commercial office and building environment;
• maintaining electrical equipment and systems;

Knowledge and skills of:

• electrical maintenance procedures;
• the Occupational Health and Safety Act and its regulations;
• risk management related to occupational health and safety;
• problem-solving;
• the reading of electrical drawings and diagrams;
• computer literacy (i.e. the Microsoft Office suite);
• good communication skills (verbal and written); and
• Competency in operation and maintenance of machinery in buildings.
• Must resides within maximum of 60 min drive area or be willing to relocate to work Must perform standby duties

Economic Policy Analyst

JOB DESCRIPTION

Brief description

The main purpose of this position is to provide technical support to the International Engagements Division. This entails conducting analysis on global and domestic financial regulatory developments related to the agenda of international forums such as the Financial Stability Board (FSB) and Group of Twenty (G20); contributing to briefing and speaking notes; coordinating with the relevant departments in the Bank dealing with financial regulatory issues; and assisting in the formulation of country policy positions and strategies for the purpose of influencing the international macroeconomic and financial agenda, with the aim of advancing South Africa and Africa’s interests. 

Detailed description

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

• Provide technical support to the International Engagements Division and assist in identifying strategic challenges, opportunities, and priorities for the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) based on analysis and trends in the global and domestic macroeconomy and financial markets.
• Conduct relevant research and analysis to contribute to the development of policy positions and strategies and influence the global economic and financial agenda for the benefit of South Africa and the region. 
• Provide support to the Division Head and Senior Policy Analysts in managing projects, including logistical arrangements for seminars, meetings, conferences, and workshops. 
• Provide support to the Division when it represents the SARB in working group meetings of the Group of Twenty (G20), BRICS and other forums where relevant. 
• Provide inputs into the preparation of briefing documents and speaking notes for the governors and senior officials attending international meetings. 
• Coordinate and contribute to briefing and speaking notes for meetings of the Financial Stability Board (FSB)
• Provide inputs and conduct research for purposes of writing speeches.
• Liaise with National Treasury, other relevant government entities and specialist SARB departments to ensure consistency with the domestic and international agenda. 
• Build strategic relationships and networks with relevant counterparts in international forums.
• Develop briefs and makes presentations internally as well as to departmental forums and other departments in the SARB on topics of interest in the international forums.
• Provide support in managing international cooperation and partnerships on behalf of the SARB, including diplomatic relationships. 
• Align meeting dates with the Executives’ diaries and contributing to the development of agendas for meeting. 

QUALIFICATIONS

To be considered for this position, candidates must have:

• a minimum of an Honours degree in Economics, Finance or an equivalent combination of education and job-related experience; 
• a minimum of six to eight years’ experience in an economic or global macroeconomic policy and research environment; and
• knowledge of policy development formulation and international financial institutions.

Additional requirements are as follows:

• knowledge of global finance and economics-related research; 
• knowledge of policy development and formulation;
• knowledge of international financial institutions;
• knowledge of relevant government policies and relevant legislation;
• influencing skills;
• excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• negotiation skills;
• networking and stakeholder relationship management;
• bias for action; and
• excellent etiquette to interact with executives and high-profile individuals.

In line with the SARB’s commitment to diversifying its workforce, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups. People with disabilities are welcome to apply.

The SARB offers remuneration and benefits commensurate with the level of the position and in line with the market. The level at which the successful applicant will be appointed will depend on his/her competence and experience.

Data Scientist

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job title: Data Scientist  

Location: Head Office, Pretoria

Organisation: Business Support Division 

Department: National Payment System Department

Brief description

The main purpose of this position is to identify and model the National Payment System Department’s (NPSD) key business decisions and apply business rules and analytical technology to automate and improve the business decisions.

Detailed description

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

• Develop requirements for predictive analytics by developing design specifications (decision models) in line with the data governance. The design specifications include the validation and success criteria, business goals and the business process model involved in making decisions.
• Prepare the required data by performing a data assessment, consolidation and data integrity testing. 
• Identify actionable insights from the prepared data by providing statistics about data features, correlations between features, aggregation of data and the creation of new features. The results of this data exploration must be added to the requirements to focus on the most relevant data.
• Perform predictive modelling (design, create, test and implement hypotheses and analytical models) using prepared data.
• Monitor, measure and report on analytical results to ensure appropriate business recommendations and insights. The analytical results may require an update of the decision requirements model.
• Ensure that there are deliverables resulting from the model development, such as deployed reusable software assets and knowledge transfer that allows business to integrate this asset in their business processes.
• Lead applied analytics initiatives and produce analytical outputs in support of relevant business objectives.
• Research, benchmark, design, implement and validate cutting-edge algorithms/models to analyse diverse sources of data to achieve targeted outcomes and provide expertise on mathematical concepts for the NPSD.
• Create a performance culture within the division, define performance expectations and conduct effective performance management of direct reports.
• Evaluate own performance against given criteria and identify and address task-specific learning needs.
• Plan, organise, control, manage and evaluate the work of team members and administer human capital functions.
• Collate and provide management information for decision-making purposes.

QUALIFICATIONS

Job requirements

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

• a Postgraduate degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, Economics, Computer Science or an equivalent qualification; and
• seven years’ experience as a data scientist.

Additional requirements include: 

• technical expertise in at least two of the following programming languages: Python, R, SAS, Scala and SQL; 
• technical expertise in statistics and machine learning (ML): regressions, clustering techniques, time series techniques, bagging and boosting trees, ensemble models and neural networks; 
• experience in and working with:
  • descriptive statistics and exploratory data analysis (EDA); 
  • large datasets in flat files, relational databases and distributed systems (Hadoop), with some exposure to AWS, Azure and/or GCP (would be an advantage); 
  • visualisation tools (e.g. Power BI, SAS, Tableau and MicroStrategy); 
  • large volumes of structured and unstructured data and leveraging it to build artificial intelligence (AI)/ML solutions through end-to-end automated data pipelines; and 
  • MLOps for AI/ML model deployment monitoring/enhancements for standalone solutions or as part of larger products; 
• ability to communicate complex ideas effectively, both verbally and in writing; and 
• experience in working and collaborating with a variety of stakeholders throughout a data science project’s life cycle

Information Technology Internship

JOB DESCRIPTION

Brief description

The South African ReserveBank (SARB) invitesall passionate, innovative and talented applicants to apply for its 2025 Information Technology Internship (Grow-IT). The SARB actively contributes to addressing scarceand critical skillsthrough this programme.

Grow-IT aims to address the current and future skills needs of the SARB’s Business Solutions and Technology Department (BSTD) in response to the departmental strategy and workforce planning. This includes capacity and capability building, succession planning and growing future talent in the department.

During the programme, interns will acquire the required technical and behavioural competencies based on their areas of specialisation.

Format of the programme

Successful applicants will be placed within the information technology (IT) environment to acquire all the required competencies.

The duration of the programme is a one-year contract (the Bank reserves the right to extend the contract, based on the performance of the learner).

QUALIFICATIONS

Requirements

To be considered for this internship, candidates must:

• have a National Diploma (NQF 6) in IT, Computer Systems Engineering or a degree (NQF 7) in Informatics (BCom or BSc), Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, Software Engineering or Statistics;
• be a South African citizen;
• be between the ages of 18 and 35 years; and
• be curious, self-motivated and innovative.

Candidates are requested to indicate their field(s) of specialisation or preference(s) in any of the following fields:

1. Data Engineering
2. Java Development
3. Microsoft Cloud/DaaS
4. Open Text/AppWorks
5. Data Centre Operations 
6. Cybersecurity Operations
7. National Cash Management
8. Governance, Risk and Compliance
9. ServiceNow System Administration 
10. Data Governance and Data Management

Applications Manager – Group Security Management Solutions Support

JOB DESCRIPTION

Brief description

The main purpose of this position is to manage and coordinate the resources in support of current operations and the delivery of new information technology (IT) solutions for the Group Security Management Department (GSMD) of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB).

Detailed description

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

• Manage operational planning by developing short-term work plans in line with the SARB’s Business Solutions and Technology Department’s (BSTD) strategy and business plans as well as communicate on the division’s activities.
• Manage and improve the workflow and application of processes, procedures and systems.
• Provide advice on refining policies, processes and systems, and improve alignment with related divisional processes and systems.
• Manage, support and facilitate the delivery of division-specific outputs, including the timely delivery of projects and the readiness of solutions to transition into operations.
• Optimise resource use in the division, allocate work, manage the accountability of resources and provide input into cost management.
• Manage stakeholder relationships to ensure the timely delivery of quality IT solutions in accordance with business requirement specifications.
• Identify gaps and inefficiencies (including governance and the management of risks and audit findings) and take specific actions for the implementation of improvements in collaboration with GSMD.
• Manage, monitor, evaluate and report on the quality, turnaround and impact of the division’s deliverables.
• Encourage a performance culture in the division, define performance expectations and conduct effective performance management of direct reports.
• Drive priority development for employees by promoting and supporting career management and the development of direct reports.
• Drive innovation and implement the necessary changes to improve application processes and systems to align with global best practices.
• Execute the IT strategy within the division.
• Support the transformation of the GSMD systems throughout the implementation and maintenance of a secured and high-availability solution.

QUALIFICATIONS

Job requirements

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

• an Honours degree in Computer Science (NQF 8) or an equivalent qualification; and
• eight to 10 years’ experience in an IT environment.

Additional requirements include:

• technical background in an appropriate area (e.g. software development, infrastructure or integration);
• knowledge and skill in industry, organisational and business awareness;
• quality assurance;
• continuous improvement;
• continuous learning and professional development;
• business continuity planning;
• systems integration;
• systems specialisation;
• IT governance, risk and compliance;
• collaboration;
• integration testing;
• business relationship management;
• IT enablement reporting, financial management, information management and project management; and
• capacity and performance management.

Associate Bank Analyst

JOB DESCRIPTION

Brief description

The purpose of this position is to perform prudential oversight of designated registered banking entities through a combination of off-site and on-site monitoring, analysis and supervision, thereby contributing to the soundness of governance and financial practices of such banking entities, and ultimately the safety and soundness of the financial sector.

Detailed description

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

• Review, analyse and evaluate banks’ internal capital adequacy assessment process.
• Review, analyse and evaluate market infrastructures’ internal capital adequacy assessment process.
• Review and evaluate financial entities’ recovery plans.
• Analyse and interpret risk-based regulatory returns for regulated entities.
• Conduct research and provide input into the regulatory framework (e.g. the Banks Act 94 of 1990), in line with international best practices.
• Interpret and develop amendments to the legislative framework, based on international best practices.
• Contribute towards the international capital framework working committees.
• Develop and implement the supervisory review and evaluation process, in line with international best practices. 
• Conduct supervisory oversight of designated banks and participate in supervisory practices, including:
• analysing and assessing the strategies, business models and business portfolios of banks;
• analysing, monitoring and forming a view of risks (i.e. credit, liquidity, market, capital and operational risks) that banks are exposed to and the impact thereof on their risk profiles; 
• assessing compliance with the Banks Act 94 of 1990, the Regulations relating to Banks and the Financial Sector Regulation Act 9 of 2017 (FSR Act), including compliance with all prudential and regulatory requirements; 
• analysing and assessing the evolving economic and operating environment and the impact thereof on banks’ risk profiles;
• analysing and interpreting financial and risk information, including risk-based regulatory data submissions and the alignment thereof with industry best practices; 
• contributing to and participate in risk-based meetings with banks and their auditors; and 
• preparing detailed reports based on the outcome of the analysis performed.
• Manage correspondence and maintain electronic records in line with operational standards.
• Contribute towards the attainment of departmental strategic objectives.
• Contribute towards the attainment of operational objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS

Job requirements

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

• a postgraduate qualification (NQF 8) specialising in Accounting, Banking, Commerce, Economics, Finance or Risk Management; and 
• at least two to five years’ experience in the finance sector or financial regulatory environment 

Job-related experience includes:

• an in-depth knowledge and understating of regulatory frameworks and international standards, such as the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision’s (BCBS) Core Principles for Effective Banking Supervision;
• being conversant with the Banks Act 94 of 1990, Financial Sector Regulation Act 9 of 2017 and related standards and regulations;
• knowledge of prudential supervision and the supervisory framework applied in South Africa;
• knowledge of basic risk management standards and practices applied by banks and banking groups;
• an understanding of key issues and risks faced by banks and banking groups;
• an in-depth knowledge of the business of banks;
• an understanding of the business models applied by, and the financial and operating environment of, banks; and
• knowledge and understanding of corporate governance and risk management best practices and standards.

Job-related skills and attributes include:

• problem-solving and analytical skills;
• proven facilitation and presentation skills;
• strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships;
• excellent verbal and written communication skills; 
• the ability to effectively and efficiently manage time; and
• proficiency in the use of Microsoft (MS) Office products such as MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint and other related software packages.

In line with the SARB’s commitment to diversifying its workforce, preference will be given to suitable 
candidates from designated groups. People with disabilities are welcome to apply.

Associate Data Steward

Team lead_EFT_Tellers and Loan Schemes

 

JOB DESCRIPTION
Brief description

The main purpose of this position is to provide team leadership in the day-to-day electronic funds transfer (EFT) activities as well as the EFT, Tellers and Loan Schemes accounting function to ensure that all transactions processed are valid, accurate and complete.

Detailed description

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

Facilitate the delivery and quality of the Banking Services outputs to ensure that sectional duties are executed in a timely and accurate manner, and in accordance with the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) Group’s policies and relevant industry guidelines and practices.
Review and approve EFT, Tellers and Loan Schemes transactions, payments and reconciliations for validity, accuracy and completeness.
Review and authorise the EFT, Tellers and Loan Schemes journals timeously.
Review, authorise and submit all EFT, Tellers and Loan Schemes reports to ensure the validity, accuracy and completeness of information.
Attend Payment Association of South Africa (PASA), EFT and Payment Clearing House (PCH) meetings as well as industry-related meetings to keep abreast of industry changes and conversations.
Provide input into business requirements in relation to industry projects, when required.
Ensure that all Banking Services customer queries logged are routed for resolution within the prescribed time.
Authorise the month-end processes of the EFT, Tellers and Loan Schemes function to ensure the validity, accuracy and timeliness of the month-end processes.
Authorise daily limits as required by customers for BankservAfrica processing.
Ensure that proper processes are adhered to when members of the public exchange old series banknotes.
Verify the payment of Banking Services invoices to ensure valid, accurate and timeous payments.
Analyse and report on loan accounting to ensure compliance by commercial banks with the loan scheme terms and conditions.
Engage at varying levels of seniority with the relevant stakeholders within the SARB Group and external parties.
Ensure compliance with the SARB’s policies and legislative requirements to adequately mitigate risks and achieve the SARB’s objectives.
Propose and implement the refinement and continuous improvement of systems, tools, controls, methods and processes in the Banking Services area.
Fulfil the team leadership function pertaining to the development and performance of the team.
Facilitate and coordinate the team and stakeholders during the business continuity plan (BCP) and disaster recovery (DR) processes.
Perform other functions of the Banking Services Division, such as those relating to Immediate Settlement and the Corporation for Public Deposits.
QUALIFICATIONS
To be considered for this position, candidates must be in possession of:

a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) in Banking or Finance or an equivalent qualification; and
at least five to seven years’ experience in an accounting and banking services environment, with at least two years’ experience in leading teams.
Additional requirements include:

knowledge of and skill in:
industry, organisational and business awareness;
quality assurance;
continuous improvement;
continued learning and/or professional development;
relevant systems;
accounting;
financial analysis;
analysis and problem-solving;
people management; and
relevant legislation, policies and procedures;
strong drive for results;
effective communication;
a focus on building and managing relationships;
stakeholder focus;
planning and organising;
attention to detail;
flexibility;
resilience; and
conceptual thinking.

Contractor- Building Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION

Brief description

The main purpose of this position is to manage the maintenance, planning and inspection of the Cash Centre’s building in order to maximise the building’s life and the availability of technical equipment in support of engineering operations and in accordance with legislative requirements.

Detailed description

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

• Manage and monitor operational, corrective and preventive maintenance as well as the equipment replacement programme at the South African Reserve Bank’s (SARB) Cash Centre in Cape Town, including the documenting and inventory of all systems.           
• Manage the work of all external service providers to ensure compliance with contractual agreements and budgetary requirements.            
• Identify and mitigate the risks associated with building operations, and plan and report accordingly to ensure good governance.     
• Ensure that the design and maintenance of the building systems meet the legislative as well as health and safety requirements.           
• Define and manage the installation of building systems, and specify maintenance and operating procedures.
• Manage stakeholders and service level agreements by engaging and developing project contracts with external service providers.     
• Develop plans and apply techniques to ensure optimal output and life-cycle cost of all buildings and building equipment (systems).     

QUALIFICATIONS

To be considered for this position, candidates must have: 

 a Bachelor’s degree (NQF7) in the Built Environment or Engineering, or an equivalent qualification; 

• a management qualification; 
•  registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) or be a candidate thereof; and 
• at least 5–8 years of experience in engineering or building maintenance, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.

Banknote Processor

JOB DESCRIPTION

Brief description

The main purpose of this position is to prepare and process soiled banknotes for destruction using high-speed note processing machines, to ensure an acceptable quality of banknotes in circulation. 

Detailed description

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

• Prepare, process, verify and quality-sort banknotes received from internal and external customers. 
• Reconcile processed batches of banknotes to ensure they balance with the amount deposited by customers. 
• Engage in short-term planning and perform tasks against work plans as defined by the team leader. 
• Perform work as part of a team within established practices, processes, rules and regulations, ensuring compliance with standards, policies and other guidelines in executing prescribed tasks. 
• Identify, evaluate and solve defined, routine and new problems within a familiar context, applying solutions based on relevant evidence and procedures. 
• Deliver work that meets the time and quality standards set in terms of the processing and destruction of soiled notes. 
• Provide information to the supervisor relating to operational efficiency as well as any deviations from policies, procedures and service level agreements. 
• Engage with relevant internal stakeholders to ensure optimal delivery within the division. 
• Proactively broaden knowledge of the functional area, displaying a willingness to make improvements in own work (including methods and practices). 
• Evaluate own performance against given criteria, and identify and address task-specific learning needs.

QUALIFICATIONS

To be considered for this position, candidates must have: 

• a Grade 12 certificate or an equivalent qualification; and 
• some experience in a cash-handling environment. 

Additional requirements include: 

• problem-solving skills; 
• service and stakeholder focus; 
• planning and organising skills; 
• flexibility; and 
• computer literacy. 

Lead Financial Market Specialist

JOB DESCRIPTION

Brief description

The main purpose of this position is to deliver high-quality work efficiently and effectively in order to meet internal and external client expectations. The candidate will be expected to oversee junior and senior Financial Markets Specialists who conduct financial markets research as well as policy-related research and analysis to guide and support various policy committees within the South African Reserve Bank. 

The Lead Specialist will also oversee various projects in the Market Operations and Analysis Division in support of further development of financial markets and the implementation of monetary policy. In addition, the candidate will be expected to stay abreast of financial markets developments and provide accurate market information, commentary and recommendations on a regular basis.

Detailed description

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

• Lead qualitative and quantitative research and analysis, integrating the work of more junior and senior financial markets specialists and providing a comprehensive analysis of short- and long-term financial market developments within the South African economy and across major advanced and emerging market economies.
• Lead strategy projects and the development of policy frameworks.
• Conduct high-quality and relevant short- and long-term research, analyses and interpretation of financial markets in support of the formulation and implementation of monetary policy and for financial stability purposes.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with key participants in the financial markets, including, but not limited to, the banking and asset management sectors.
• Provide technical guidance and ensure the transfer of knowledge and skills to junior specialists.
• Write keynote speeches for the senior executives of the SARB.
• Lead team engagements to interrogate and reconcile data, findings, insights, explanations and recommendations from research and analyses.
• Make recommendations on the markets, monetary policy and regulatory frameworks, and produce reports and briefings for final approval.
• Quality assure and integrate analyses and reports submitted by other financial markets specialists and provide feedback.
• Lead initiatives within own area of expertise in support of departmental objectives.
• Recommend improvements in methodologies relevant to own area of specialisation, while ensuring that methodologies comply with local and international standards.
• Make presentations to senior forums of the SARB (e.g. Monetary Policy Committee and Financial Stability Committee).
• Represent the SARB at official external forums and meetings that fall within the area of specialisation (e.g. Monetary Policy Forum, Money Market Subcommittee), including speaking at/presenting research at conferences and seminars.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with key participants in the financial markets, including, but not limited to, the banking and asset management sectors.
• Define the learning agenda for the Market and Policy Analysis Unit in conjunction with other senior financial markets specialists in the department.

Provide job-related coaching for newcomers to formally guide them through the roles and functions of the business area and department.

QUALIFICATIONS

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

• a Masters degree in Economics or Finance, or an equivalent combination of education in the required field and job-related experience; and
• eight to 10 years’ experience in the financial markets or related environment.

A proven track record in managing projects, including research projects, will be an added advantage. 

Additional requirements include:

• knowledge and skill in:
• analytical and conceptual thinking;
• the Microsoft Office suite, with expert knowledge of MS Excel;
• advanced mathematical, statistical or econometric modelling;
• effective communication (verbal and written);
• report writing;
• research methodology;
• planning and organising; and
• decision-making;
• interpersonal skills;
• presenting skills;
• leadership skills;
• being a team player;
• integrity;
• building and maintaining relationships;
• impact and influence; and
• innovation and creativity.

Senior Technical Specialist (Applications)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Brief description

The main purpose of this position is to drive as well as lead the support, maintenance and enhancement of all Business Solutions and Technology (BSTD) applications to ensure systems’ availability, health and optimal performance.

Detailed description

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

• Drive or lead the monitoring of the underlying Business Intelligence environments (databases and application servers) to ensure capacity management, systems availability and optimal long-term performance.
• Provide recommendations in BI Solution implementations on hardware and software configuration.
• Exposure to BI Technologies such as SAS, Microsoft Power BI, Oracle Data Integrator, Oracle Analytics Server (OAS), Informatica and OBIEE.
• Take responsibility for ensuring system availability, configuration, upgrades and general support for all BSTD applications.
• Take responsibility for driving enhancements of all BI applications through the installation of new features and configuring of solution architecture throughout the application lifecycle to ensure delivery of new functionality.
• Provide guidance and technical input to resolving high complexity issues across all BI applications.
• Lead engagements with cross-functional stakeholders and take responsibility for managing the relationship. 
• Keep abreast of industry best practices and technologies, and lead implementation thereof to optimise effective and efficient business applications.
• Impart knowledge of the technical environment to the system development team. 
• Proactively identify and drive initiatives to ensure compliance and adherence to security and application standards across all BSTD applications.
• Identify and manage the mitigation of risks relating to all BI applications.
• Provide reporting and recommendations on solution performance and system availability to senior management and relevant stakeholders.
• Assist and develop application technical specialist by providing technical guidance, quality assure and take accountability for the output specialists.

QUALIFICATIONS

Job requirements

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

• an honours’ degree (NQF 8) in Computer Science, Information Management/Information Technology or equivalent qualification; and
• eight to ten years of experience in supporting, maintaining and enhancing the business intelligence and collaborations environments. 

Additional requirements include:

• effective communication;
• judgement and decision-making;
• client and stakeholder focus;
• drive for results; 
• planning and organising;
• problem-solving and analysis; 
• conceptual thinking; and
• building and managing relationships.

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All the best with your applications.