South African Reserve Bank (SARB) Vacancies

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Associate Economic Statistician -ESD

Job Description

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

• Develop and maintain data products using data science tools and techniques that would enhance the department’s ability to conduct statistical and economic analysis. 
• Apply data science tools and techniques to enhance existing economic indicators and to develop new indicators.
• Enhance and maintain the production time series database.
• Assist in the analysis of data and statistics by developing business intelligence tools (e.g. web applications and dashboards) to identify trends and to build dynamic, reproducible reports and presentations.
• Compile and disseminate monthly ‘Economic Flash Reports’ with in-depth analysis of short-term economic indicators. 
• Provide end-user training to staff in the unit and the department on data products in production, and present on specialised topics in the data science sphere.
• Conduct methodological research, with an emphasis on data science applications within a central bank environment.
• Contribute to the compilation of analytical and methodological notes.
• Contribute to internal data science documentation and procedures in the department and participate in SARB-wide and external forums.
• Assist with presentations as required, including the management of external forums.
• Perform general administrative and ad hoc tasks required by the unit.

Qualifications

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

• an Honours degree in Economics, Finance, Statistics and/or a related field; and
• two to five years’ experience in economic analysis, with proven project-based data science experience.

Additional requirements include:                                                                                                                

• an affinity for statistics and economic analysis;
• the ability to code in R (experience with the ‘tidyverse’ and ‘Shiny’ R packages as well as R Markdown files would be an added advantage); 
• being task-oriented, with time management skills to operate in a deadline-driven environment that often requires working under pressure, without compromising on quality;
• the ability to work independently as well as within a team/project environment;
• good report writing skills;
• an affinity for statistics compilation applying computerised systems;
• taking initiative;
• conceptual thinking;
• strategic thinking;
• problem-solving skills;
• managing complexity and ambiguity;
• planning and organising skills;
• good communication and interpersonal skills; and
• ability to pay attention to detail.

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.

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Cloud Architect – BSTD

Job Description

Brief description

The main purpose of this position is to research, plan, architect, design and deploy infrastructure cloud solutions within the South African Reserve Bank Group (SARB Group).

Detailed description

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

• Research and recommend emerging and fit-for-purpose infrastructure (servers, mainframe, storage, etc.) solutions and participate in the procurement of such solutions aligned to the business strategy.
• Define and evolve the SARB Group’s cloud architecture in alignment with the to-be architecture.
• Plan and develop cloud architecture blueprints and roadmaps for cloud solutions in alignment with industry best practices and standards.
• Oversee the implementation of cloud infrastructure designs and ensure alignment with industry best practices and standards.
• Provide expert guidance on cloud adoption and cloud cost management strategies.
• Oversee the management of the cloud technology life cycle.
• Lead the design of cloud native solutions.
• Implement and maintain the governance and security model for the cloud as developed by the Cyber and Information Security Unit.
• Develop, maintain and document technical standards, procedures, user guides, standard operating procedures (SOPs), instructional documents and so forth relating to the cloud infrastructure solutions.
• Collaborate and engage with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the functionality of the deployed cloud infrastructure solutions and technologies.
• Identify, address and remediate risks in the cloud environment as identified by auditors and governance-related assessments.
• Stay abreast of new developments in cloud architectures and technologies.
• Provide cloud architectural expertise as part of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure projects and participate in other SARB Group projects to contribute towards business objectives.
• Take responsibility for infrastructure capacity planning, disaster recovery and resource allocation to ensure optimal performance, continuity and scalability.

Qualifications

Job requirements

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

• a minimum of a Honours degree (NQF 8) in IT, computer science or an equivalent qualification;
• TOGAF certification;
• ITIL v3/4 and COBIT 2019 will be an added advantage;
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect;
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect;
• VMware Certified Professional (VCP) will be an added advantage;
• Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) will be an added advantage; and 
• a minimum of 8–10 years’ experience in cloud infrastructure architecture with a strong track record of designing and implementing cloud infrastructure solutions in enterprise organisations.

Additional requirements include:

• knowledge and skill in:
• industry, organisational and business awareness;
• quality assurance; and
• continued learning and/or professional development;
• excellent technical knowledge of cloud services;
• continuous improvement of cloud services;
• comprehensive hands-on cloud services troubleshooting experience;
• ability to read and understand technical manuals, procedural documentation and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) guides;
• liaising with external services providers for purposes of product and technology review and coordinating vendor presentations where relevant; and
• understanding of critical IT processes (incident, configuration and change management) and other technical procedures.

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.

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Server Specialist – Virtualisation – BSTD

Job Description

Brief description

The main purpose of this position is to plan, design, implement, configure and provide defined levels (lines) of support for all virtualisation infrastructures, ensuring sufficient capacity and performance to meet business demand and ensure availability as per approved service standards.

Detailed description

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

• Define own work plan and deliverables with guidance from the Team Lead: Servers and Storage and prioritise delivery of own outputs against the agreed work plan.
• Design, test and implement scalable, redundant, virtualisation infrastructure solutions and related technologies according to documented business requirements and industry best practises.
• Provide first line support on deployed server virtualisation infrastructure.
• Provide escalation (third line) support on deployed server virtualisation infrastructure. 
• Provide technical virtualisation expertise as part of information and communications technology infrastructure projects and participate in other departmental/divisional projects in order to contribute towards business objectives.
• Identify and implement opportunities for integration, consolidation and enhancements to ensure cost-effective and optimal use of virtualisation resources and technology.
• Research, design and evaluate alternative virtualisation architectures and related technologies in relation to the business needs of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) (proof of concept and technical assessments) and aligned with the Business Solutions and Technology Department’s strategy, vision and roadmap.
• Create and maintain technical virtualisation topology diagrams (SARB Group footprint) and provide structured documentation and procedures to the Production Support Section on solution handover where relevant.
• Keep abreast of new and changing virtualisation architectures and technologies and liaise with vendors for purposes of product and technology review, coordinating vendor presentations where relevant.
• Provide input into the development of virtualisation related policies and standards in accordance with corporate governance standards, including the SARB’s policies, procedures and other legislative requirements.
• Act on management requests to address or mitigate risks in the virtualisation environment as identified by the internal or external auditors and other governance-related assessments (including sanctioned penetration tests).
• Enhance disaster/business continuity procedures and assist in exercising those procedures.

Qualifications

Job requirements

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

• a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree/Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in Information Technology, Computer Science or an equivalent qualification; and
• at least five to eight years of job-related experience.

Additional requirements include:

• knowledge and skill in:
• database administration;
• industry, organisational and business awareness;
• quality assurance;
• continual improvement;
• continued learning and/or professional development;
• business continuity planning knowledge and skill;
• information technology (IT) enablement planning;
• IT transformation and innovation;
• application support (own) and maintenance;
• infrastructure design and development;
• infrastructure support;
• network design; 
• systems specialisation;
• IT governance, risk and compliance;
• service management;  
• IT virtualisation management;
• capacity and performance management;
• conceptual thinking skills;
• effective communication skills;
• flexibility; 
• a drive for results;
• teamwork skills;
• service and stakeholder focus;
• judgement and decision-making skills;
• impact and influence;
• analytical and problem-solving skills; and
• resilience.

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.

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Manager – Visual Communications – ExMan

Job Description

Brief description

The main purpose of this position is to lead the visual communications team in producing creative and innovative visual communication materials, including motion graphics and designs for key events and publications, ensuring they are visually appealing and aligned with the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) brand and corporate identity.

Detailed description

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

• Develop, maintain and implement creative design processes, systems and standards to meet all visual communication requirements.
• Lead the Visual Communications team by allocating projects and coaching graphic designers, ensuring all work aligns with the SARB brand and corporate identity.
• Oversee the creative direction of the team, guiding concept development and the design of client proposals, motion graphics, presentations, the layout of publications as well as other design material.
• Act as the custodian of the SARB brand and corporate identity, ensuring alignment of all creative concepts with the brand guidelines.
• Develop creative design concepts that can be applied across multiple platforms, including publications, events, marketing collateral and merchandising. 
• Plan work, supervise quality and facilitate the timely delivery of visual communications outputs by clarifying roles and managing responsibilities to optimise and coordinate team resources.
• Manage, categorise and update the SARB’s photo libraries and creative assets to build a comprehensive archive for both digital and physical channels.
• Lead stakeholder engagements and client liaison in providing expert advice on all visual communications solutions, ensuring the Visual Communications Unit is recognised as a trusted authority on all design-related matters.
• Take responsibility for the provision of periodic reports to the Head of Communications.
• Stay current with the latest developments in visual communications and drive improvements within the team.
• Manage external suppliers and stakeholders to ensure the delivery of high-quality visual communications elements.
• Remain up to date with software upgrades and emerging design practices, domestically and globally, and implement enhancements where appropriate.
• Manage the performance and development of the team.

Qualifications

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

• a Bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) in Fine Arts or Graphic Design, or an equivalent qualification; 
• an adequate knowledge of design and multimedia software; and
• at least six to eight years’ experience in graphic design and/or animation.

Additional requirements include:

• knowledge and skill in:
• industry, organisational and business awareness;
• corporate identity branding and creative design;
• graphic design and multimedia software;
• quality assurance;
• continuous improvement;
• continued learning and/or professional development;
• communications project management;
• communications reporting; and
• stakeholder management.

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.

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Graphic Designer – Exec Man

Job Description

Brief description

The main purpose of this position is to produce creative and innovative visual communications materials, including motion graphics and designs for key events and publications for the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) and its subsidiaries, ensuring they are visually appealing and aligned with the SARB brand and corporate identity.

Detailed description

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

• Conceptualise, visualise and create high-quality, creative designs in collaboration with internal and external clients, ensuring alignment with the SARB brand and corporate identity guidelines.
• Assist with the selection of key elements such as photographs, images, infographics and graphs for publications, motion designs, communications and brand materials, conference collateral, animation, presentations, infographic and videos.
• Collaborate with internal clients to define design requirements and ensure the delivery of fit-for-purpose design elements.
• Plan and organise work in accordance with schedules agreed to with the Visual Communications Manager and provide regular feedback on progress to clients.
• Communicate with all clients to provide feedback, insights and guidance on design elements that are in line with the SARB brand.
• Collaborate with and provide expert advice to clients on all matters related to layout and design, including motion design, software and processes.
• Prioritise work according to scheduled publications and urgency.
• Adhere to turnaround times specified in the Visual Communication’s Procedures and Standards document and agreed timelines established with clients.
• Remain up to date with and apply leading practices to the design and layout of visual communications materials.

Qualifications

Job requirements

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

• a minimum of a Diploma (NQF6) in Graphic Design or an equivalent qualification; and
• at least three to five years’ experience in graphic design or animation.

Additional requirements include:

• judgement and decision-making skills;
• a drive for results;
• building and maintaining effective relationships;
• effective communication skills;
• professionalism and a strong work ethic;
• time management skills;
• flexibility;
• teamwork and collaboration;
• analytical and problem-solving skills;
• resilience; and
• stakeholder and client focus.

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.

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Business Operations Officer – Domestic Settlement Services – NPSD

Job Description

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

• Provide support to participants and clearing and settlement operators through various mediums or communication channels.
• Log, monitor, escalate and resolve calls on the call logging system according to agreed service level standards.
• Compile operational and performance reports (internal and external) and customer support engagement reports.
• Analyse data and insights from systems to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of payment and settlement services.
• Monitor the system and its interlinked ancillary systems to ensure that all settlements take place within agreed standards and escalate when necessary.
• Conduct system testing and monitor market testing according to a system test framework, and test the cases developed by the system tester.
• Participate in projects by executing assigned tasks arising from changes to regulations, business and technology.
• Contribute towards and review business and functional requirements and test cases.
• Execute billing, reconcile financial accounts and ensure that costs are recovered.
• Assist with on-the-job training for South African Reserve Bank staff. 
• Conduct participant training.
• Contribute towards the induction programme for new employees.
• Compile evidence or sample information for internal and external auditors and contribute to the Principles for Financial Market Infrastructures assessments.
• Identify and report on the operational risks of the unit. 
• Prepare and execute resilience tests in line with business continuity management.
• Compile and update the operational and system manuals, procedures and processes.
• Execute the activities set out by the stakeholder management framework at the appropriate level to support operations.
• Coordinate and execute the onboarding and termination of participants (banks and non-banks) on the real-time gross settlement (RTGS) system. 
• Capture, verify and update master data changes on the RTGS system.
• Execute and/or monitor the internal and external operational system changes. 

Qualifications

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

• a National Diploma (NQF 6) in Business Administration, Financial Management or Operations Management; and 
• a minimum of two to five years’ experience in financial services and/or banking services.

Additional requirements include:

• industry, organisational and business awareness knowledge and skill;
• quality assurance knowledge and skill; 
• continuous improvement knowledge and skill; 
• continued learning and/or professional development knowledge and skill; 
• knowledge of:
• the national payment system;
• the settlement system;
• risk management;
• central banking;
• relevant legislation;
•  computer literacy skills;
•  decision-making skills;
•  problem-solving skills; and
•  verbal and written communication skills.

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.

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Technical Lead – Core Banking – BSTD

Job Description

Brief description

The main purpose of this position is to provide application-related technical support and leadership in relation to system availability, solution provision and enhancements implementation to the financial cluster at the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) to ensure an effective and efficient banking service solution.

Detailed description

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

• Analyse information and provide reports on incidents, problems and production releases.
• Develop and maintain procedures for maintenance, business continuity planning (BCP) and information technology service continuity management (ITSCM).
• Manage the resolution of incidents in accordance with the agreed service standards to ensure business continuity.
• Drive the deployment of solutions and related technologies according to relevant standards and agreed business requirements.
• Manage service level agreements with suppliers to ensure that business requirements are fulfilled.
• Ensure adherence to change control and release management processes.
• Lead and perform the BCP, ITSCM and system maintenance exercises.
• Facilitate periodic vulnerability scanning and implement the necessary resolution(s).
• Manage stakeholder relationships to ensure the delivery of a high-quality service and fit-for-purpose solutions.
• Lead the provision of technical solutions to the SARB financial cluster by analysing requirements and enhancement to the current banking service solution.
• Manage the ends of cycles to ensure that payment settlements and general ledger reconciliation are completed timeously and accurately.

Qualifications

Job requirements

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

• a Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) (NQF 7) or an equivalent qualification; 
• five to eight years’ experience in ICT applications support environments, with at least three of those years in a technical lead role;
• six to eight years’ experience in Java programming, PL/SQL programming and application server/WebLogic administration;
• six to eight years’ experience in Oracle E-Business Suite, FLEXCUBE, OBDX, OBPM administration and/or OBIEE development; and 
• at least six to eight years’ experience in Oracle Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) and identity and access management.

Additional requirements include:

• knowledge and skill in:
• Oracle databases and utilities;
• Linux and Unix;
• industry, organisational and business awareness;
• quality assurance;
• continual improvement;
• continued learning and professional development;
• applications support and maintenance;
• systems specialisation;
• information technology governance, risk and compliance;
• contract and associated service management (service level agreements);
• capacity and performance management; and
• operations.

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.

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