SARB Jobs

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Manager – Financial Markets Infrastructure Supervision

Job Description

Brief description

The main purpose of this position is  to provide managerial leadership and to analyse and assess inter-disciplinary market infrastructure regulation and principles for the day-to-day supervision of prudential regulated financial market infrastructures (FMIs).

Detailed description

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

• Develop short-term goals, align teamwork and tasks with divisional goals and provide input into the development of policies and processes. 
• Analyse, collate and provide management information for planning and budgeting. 
• Manage the delivery of work objectives of the analysts through the allocation and monitoring of work and manage the accountability of resources. 
• Ensure that FMIs adhere to the principles for financial market infrastructures (PFMIs) and comply with minimum supervisory standards.
• Conduct relevant research to align with international best practice compliance and standards.
• Provide accurate and meaningful information for both domestic and international consumption.
• Represent the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) in industry meetings and express the SARB’s case within the given mandate and parameters.

Qualifications

Job requirements

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

• a postgraduate degree (NQF 8) in Accounting, Economics, Finance or Risk Management;
• 10 years’ experience in the FMI sector or FMI policy environment; and 
• two years’ experience in managing a team.
  • Prudential Authority (PA) supervision, regulation and legislation;

Additional requirements include knowledge of and skills in:

• financial markets and instruments;
• relevant policies and procedures;
• research methodologies;
• PFMIs;
• report writing;
• problem-solving and analysis;
• verbal and written communication; 
• interpersonal skills;
• sound judgement; 
• strategic thinking;
• bias for action;
• confidentiality; 
• decision-making; and
• mentoring and coaching. 

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.

Manager: Security Integrity Management 

Job Description

Brief description

The main purpose of this position is to manage the provision of Security Integrity Management services for the SARB Group. This includes the provision of Security Investigations, Project Security, Due Diligence and Integrity Management services

Detailed description

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

• Oversee the functions of the unit i.e. Security Investigations, Project Security Office, Due Diligence and Integrity Management services
• Provide input into the Divisional strategy and policy aligned to the SARB strategy and communicate and clarify the vision and strategic goals of the Division to the team.
• Develop and implement policies for the Security Integrity Management Unit in line with the Departmental strategy.
• Develop and implement the unit operational plan to ensure the achievement of strategic and operational objectives.
• Ensure compliance to policy, procedures and audit findings to mitigate risk in the unit.
• Oversee the management of all personnel and resources allocated to the unit.
• Create a performance culture in the unit, define performance expectations and conduct effective performance management of direct reports and to oversee prioritisation of work and resource utilisation.
• Oversee the unit’s budget and service providers ensuring alignment with related functions and the organisational value chain.
• Manage and authorise the provision of management information for the purpose of decision-making.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and enforce security policies and manage personnel risk.
• Provide expert guidance on security matters to project teams and stakeholders, ensuring that security considerations are integrated into project planning and execution.
• Develop and provide reports on due diligence and personnel risk to senior stakeholders and relevant committees.
• Manage Personnel Security Incident Response Teams including but not limited to the scheduling, chairing and managing of information and processes related to the team.
• Ensure the secure management of information aligned with the Bank’s policies and legislation.
• Build relationships with relevant stakeholders, facilitate collaboration, communicate effectively and address stakeholder concerns. 

Qualifications

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

• an Honours degree in Political Science, Strategy and/or International Relations or an equivalent/related NQF 8 qualification; 
• A minimum of eight years’ experience in personnel security and security risk management with at least three to five years’ experience in a team leadership position.
• Formal training and experience in Investigations, Integrity Management and Due Diligence will be an added advantage

Additional requirements include:

• Cultivates self-awareness and mastery
• Develops inter-personal effectiveness
• Builds and maintains trust
• Acts with empathy and compassion
• Develops and empowers teams
• Fosters diversity and inclusion
• Creates and drives purpose
• Leads cohesive teams through effective communication
• Fosters collaboration
• Leads change
• Manages Complexity and Ambiguity
• Drives digital dexterity/fluency
• Stakeholder and service focus

Senior Artisan: Mechanical

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

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

• an NQF4 or N3 technical qualification or an equivalent qualification.
• a National Trade Test Certificate in Mechanical – Fitter &Turner, or Fitter;
• 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;
• 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.

Artisan: Fire Protection Systems

Job Description

Brief description

The main purpose of this position is to ensure continuous operational effectiveness and compliance of fire suppression systems across at the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) Head Office. This role is crucial in safeguarding the SARB employees, property and assets from fire hazards by maintaining critical safety infrastructure while complying with national standards, by-laws and regulations.

Detailed description

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

• Engage in short term planning and perform tasks independently against well-defined work instructions.
• Identify, evaluate and solve defined, routine and technical problems within a familiar context.
• Conduct first-line fault diagnosis, identify component failures, and perform basic preventative and corrective maintenance on sub systems or equipment.
• Test all work and close out assigned job-cards (work orders) relating to maintenance and project work.
• Interpret work instructions and basic drawings concerning construction, alterations/modifications, routine maintenance and operational projects.
• Apply accepted standards and statutory principles in order to comply with the safety, health environmental and quality (SHEQ) requirements. 
• Perform basic quality assurance on work done by external service providers for adherence to set specifications and/or industry requirements and report possible non-conformances to the supervisor.
• Prepare and submit daily reports, as per service level standard (SLS), using standard template (job cards and non-conformance reporting template) highlighting work completed and possible problem areas.
• Engage positively with stakeholders and clients (including handling clients’ complaints and compliments).
• Stay updated on new technology and equipment to enable performance of new tasks and activities against the required standards (manufacturers’ manual or engineer instructions).
•  Work overtime as and when necessary to complete urgent tasks or projects.
•  Participate in a rotational standby roster to provide after-hours support for emergency breakdowns

Qualifications

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

• an N4 Mechanical or related Certificate (essential);
• a national trade test (essential);
• registration with the South African Qualification & Certification Committee for the Fire Industry (SAQCC); and
• two to three years of experience in fire extinguishers systems, including gas suppression, fire sprinkler, hydrant and hose reels systems. 

Additional requirements include:

• industry organisational and business awareness;
• planning, coordinating and organising;
• quality assurance;
• continuous improvement ;
• continued learning and/or professional development;
• engineering maintenance planning;
• industry standards;
• solution generation;
• client focus and stakeholder management health and safety principles; and
• proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.).

Robotic Process Automation Engineer

Job Description

Brief description

The main purpose of this position is to design, configure, test and deploy automated processes as well as provide support and maintenance services for robotic process automation solutions.

Detailed description

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

• Identify, evaluate and assess automation opportunities across the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) for the purpose of process optimisation.
• Design process automation solutions in accordance with the automation technology design principles.
• Configure and test automated processes and objects, using automation principles that are efficient, well structured, maintainable and easy to understand.
• Document testing procedures and scenarios for the user acceptance testing (UAT) phase and support end users during UAT.
• Facilitate automation deployment in accordance with the Change Advisory Board (CAB) standards.
• Monitor and support existing automated processes and follow a structured change control process to implement change requests.
• Provide second-line support on day-to-day issues by resolving incidents, service requests and problems.
• Establish and manage stakeholder relationships for elicitation, including the implementation of automation requirements.
• Report on the delivery and performance as well as incident management of automated solutions.
• Keep abreast of information and communications technology trends and provide advice on best practice and automation techniques.

Qualifications

Job requirements

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

• a Bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) in Engineering or an equivalent qualification;
• a minimum of three to five years’ experience in robotics process automation; and 
• experience in process re-engineering would be an added advantage.

Additional requirements include:

• knowledge and skill in:
• industry, business and organisational awareness;
• continued learning and/or professional development;
• quality assurance; 
• continuous improvement; and
• service management;
• knowledge of business process modelling and re-engineering;
• awareness of standard robotic development lifecycle processes (e.g. agile);
• awareness of change control processes;
• ability to blend business analysis with a technical skillset to develop efficient processes;
• good communication skills; and
• ability to produce clear, concise documentation and present technical details to a non-technical audience.

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.

Associate Supervisory Framework Analyst

Job Description

Brief description

The purpose of this position is to develop and refine supervisory frameworks through the scanning of the regulatory and supervisory framework environment against domestic policy and international best practices and standards to ensure the effective and consistent supervision of the Prudential Authority (PA)-regulated financial institutions.

Detailed description

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

• Conduct research relating to the latest changes in the regulatory frameworks within the PA-regulated financial sectors and conduct in-depth assessments on whether these frameworks are applicable to the PA supervisory framework.
• Develop new and refine existing PA supervisory guidelines in line with the PA regulatory framework and international supervisory best practices.
• Apply analytical tools for assessing the consistency and efficiency of the PA’s supervisory practices.
• Assist in planning, defining the scope and objectives of the quality assurance reviews and setting up of the quality assurance programme to address objectives.
• Execute the quality assurance programmes, including evaluating the results of quality assurance reviews and preparing recommendations.
• Assist with planning the annual environmental scanning/benchmarking projects for the team based on the changes to the local and international regulatory and supervisory frameworks and best practices.
• Engage with and present to PA stakeholders on the draft supervisory frameworks and guidelines, quality assurance reviews and other related documents. 
• Contribute towards the continuous improvement process within the PA supervisory framework team.
• Provide input into the development and implementation of the PA regulatory framework.
• Assist the team with other functions, as may be required from time to time, in line with the PA strategic and operational objectives. 

Qualifications

Job requirements

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

• a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in the fields of Commerce, Compliance, Law or an equivalent qualification; and
• a minimum of five years’ experience in internal auditing, compliance, regulation, supervision, risk management or quality assurance.

Additional requirements include:

• regulatory and supervisory awareness;
• quality assurance;      
• continuous improvement;          
• data analysis and management information reporting;
• coaching skills;
• presentation and interpersonal skills;
• conceptual thinking;
• planning and organising skills;
• effective communication skills;
• developing and maintaining relationships;
• analytical and problem-solving skills;
• resilience;
• service and stakeholder focus;
• teamwork; and
• judgement and decision-making skills

Senior Team Leader: Insurance and Payments Screening

Job Description

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

• Design and manage the SARB Group Short-term Insurance Portfolio (which includes the SARB, Corporation for Deposit Insurance (CODI), South African Mint Company (SA Mint) and South African Bank Note Company (SABN) and to coordinate the renewal, and underwriting process for the Group.
• Manage the Group life, Credit Life and Disability Benefits for the SARB and SABN. 
• Manage and structure the staff insurances (house owners) in respect of all participating Group staff members (SARB, SA Mint and SABN).
• Manage insurance claims services rendered to the Group and staff members.
• Manage team members, operational risks and implement the Insurance Section’s strategic objectives and mission statement.
• Assist with other related duties on an ad hoc or project basis, as requested by management. 
• Stay current with developments in own functional area and ensure application thereof.
• Manage relationships and engage with internal and external stakeholders at various levels.
• Manage the payment screening process to maintain compliance, prevent fraud and ensure timely and accurate financial transactions.

Qualifications

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

• an Honours degree in Commerce, Insurance, Risk Management or an equivalent; 
• 8−10 years’ experience in a risk financing environment and insurance market; and
• a Chartered Accountant (South Africa) (CA (SA)) qualification (would be an added advantage).

Additional requirements include:

• knowledge and skill in:
• industry, organisational and business awareness;
• quality assurance;
• continuous improvement;
• continuous learning and/or professional development; 
• risk-financing and self-funding methodologies;
• management and funding of retained risks, high deductibles and claims process;
• management of client based and designed insurance portfolios, schemes and self-funds;
• compliance issues, relevant statutes and applicable regulations;
• insurance practices and general industry norms; 
• enterprise-wide risk management practices, risk control techniques and risk-financing strategies;
• corporate governance, Companies Act, Short-term Insurance Act, and applicable Financial Services Board regulations;
• problem-solving and analysis skills; 
• planning and organising;
• drive for results;
• effective communication;
• building and managing relationships;
• interpersonal sensitivity;
• impact and influence;
• developing others;
• promoting teamwork;
• service and stakeholder focus; and
• judgement and decision-making skills.

Team Leader: Programme Management Office

Job Description

Brief description

The main purpose of this position is to provide team leadership within the Programme Management Office (PMO) in the Corporate Services Department (CSD) of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB), ensuring effective project coordination and adherence to governance guidelines for project management, for the delivery of projects and programmes on time, within scope and within budget.

Detailed description

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

• Implement and maintain a governance framework aligned with project life cycle stages.
• Implement the CSD PMO governance framework (e.g. principles, standards, processes and practices) in support of CSD’s programmes and projects.
• Identify areas where deviations from the Strategic PMO are required for corporate real estate and to receive the relevant approvals.
• Define and ensure that adequate governance and controls are in place for the CSD PMO processes in line with the internal audit programme and drive the resolution of audit findings.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, including health and safety, environmental as well as quality standards.
• Ensure regular project reporting in line with the project management framework.
• Ensure effective documentation and communication of project decisions and changes.
• Manage and lead project coordinators in ensuring adherence to governance guidelines for project management.
• Promote ethical conduct and professional accountability in line with the SARB’s Code of Conduct.
• Work closely with programme managers, ensuring that project management and governance processes are adhered to in the development, approval and efficient repository of project life cycle artifacts (e.g. project execution plans, resource plans and procurement strategies).
• Provide oversight and assurance of adherence to governance processes relating to the inception and conception stages of the project life cycle, ensuring that the outcomes of stakeholder inputs, feasibility studies and risk assessments are incorporated in the finalisation of the project brief.
• Provide oversight and assurance of the alignment of project planning with the budget and other statutory approvals in accordance with governance processes.
• Conduct project health checks and audits to ensure compliance with governance and quality standards.
• Develop and implement stakeholder engagement strategies, including communication plans and consultation processes.
• Facilitate engagements between client departments, cash centres, consultants and contractors to ensure the successful delivery of projects.

Qualifications

Job requirements

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

• the minimum of a Bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) in Project Management or an equivalent qualification; and
• the minimum of 5–7 years of experience in project management and/or experience in PMOs.

Additional requirements include:

• industry, organisational and business awareness;
• quality assurance and continuous improvement knowledge and skills;
• project legislation as well as governance, project planning and reporting, risk management and compliance knowledge and skills;
• judgment and decision-making skills;
• a service and stakeholder focus;
• problem-solving and analysis skills;
• negotiation and emotional intelligence skills;
• managing complexity and ambiguity;
• effective communication, impact and influence;
• building and maintaining relationships

Financial Administrator

Job Description

Brief description 

The main purpose of this position is to prepare, execute, monitor and report on the information and communication technology (ICT) capital budget of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) as well as the operational budget of the SARB’s Business Solutions and Technology Department (BSTD) to enable effective and efficient financial management within BSTD.

Detailed description 

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

• Plan the capital and operational budgets based on the budget guidelines in consultation with relevant stakeholders in order to meet the SARB’s budgetary deadlines.
• Prepare detailed schedules through consultation with relevant BSTD stakeholders in order to fulfil the SARB’s policy requirements.
• Execute the approved budgets through the submission of procurement requests, the payment of vendors as well as the correct classification and allocation of expenditure in order to fulfil the ICT requirements within the SARB.
• Monitor expenditure against the budgets through reconciliation and verification, ensuring efficient cash flow management as well as compliance with policies and contracts.
• Collect and analyse financial data in order to provide reporting on variance, exceptions, expenditure as well as project and procurement status for the effective management of the budgets.
• Identify and respond appropriately to stakeholders’ need for specific finance-related advice.
• Provide guidance and coaching to stakeholders, ensuring ongoing support on ICT-related financial matters.

Qualifications

Job requirements 

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

• at least a Bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) or an Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in Accounting, or an equivalent qualification; and
• at least 2–5 years’ experience in a financial accounting environment.

The following would be an added advantage:

• an International Computer Driving Licence (ICDL) certificate.

Additional requirements include:

knowledge and skills in:
−    industry, organisational and business awareness;
−     quality assurance;
−     continuous improvement;
−     administration planning;
−     legislation, governance, risk and compliance;
−     administration service delivery;
−     administration reporting;
−     cost administration;
−     financial forecasting and budgeting; and
−     data analysis and reporting.

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.

Human Resources Department

Senior Artisan: Electronics

Job Description

Brief description

The main purpose of this position is to install and maintain electronic-related systems and subsystems (intermediate maintenance) 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 for subsystems (intermediary) by applying set or modified techniques within a defined context.
• Conduct preventative and corrective maintenance in the electronic related systems and subsystems or equipment and determine possible component failure to enhance system capability.
• Test all work and close out assigned job cards (work orders) on maintenance and project work.
• Interpret work instructions and drawings concerning construction, alterations/modifications, enhancements, maintenance and operational projects within the electronics and related environment.
• Apply South African National Standards (SANS) and International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standards to comply with safety and health requirements.
• Perform quality assurance on work done by external service providers for adherence to industry requirements and manage non-conformance and/or report to the team leader.
• Prepare and submit reports, as per service level standard (SLS), using standard template (job cards and non-conformance reports) highlighting work completed and problem areas.
• Engage positively with stakeholders and clients (including handling clients’ complaints and compliments).
• Adhere to occupational health and safety standards within the SARB and enforce compliance when working with external service providers.
• Stay updated on new technology and equipment to enable performance of new tasks and activities against the required standards (manufacturers’ manual or engineer instructions).

Qualifications

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

• a Matric/Grade 12 Certificate;.
• an N4 level technical qualification or higher;
• a nationally recognised trade test in electronics and electronics automation;
• three to five years’ experience (post learnership and technical trade); and
• a valid driver’s licence.

Additional requirements include:

• written and verbal communication skills;
• drive for results; 
• learning focus;
• teamwork;
• service and stakeholder focus; 
• problem solving;
• conscientious;
• able to interpret electronics circuit drawings and building drawings;
• understanding of CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System);
• engineering and planning knowledge and skill; 
• facilities, engineering and information management knowledge and skill;
• computer literacy (i.e. the Microsoft Office suite); 
• ability to work overtime and do standby duties when required. (i.e. residing within 30 minutes reach distance from the SARB); and
• have own transport.

Financial Sector Cybersecurity Consultant

Job Description

Brief description

The main purpose of this position is to drive cybersecurity collaboration across the financial sector by setting up, facilitating and participating in structures (internal, inter-organisational, national, regional and international) that aim to create resilience against and ensure appropriate responses to cybersecurity incidents.

Detailed description

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

• Drive industry collaboration in ensuring cybersecurity resilience by supporting legislation, setting up structures where appropriate or participating within national structures under the Financial Sector Regulation Act 9 of 2017 and National Cybersecurity Policy Framework (e.g. the Financial Sector Contingency Forum, Financial Sector Cyber Resilience Subcommittee, Cyber/Computer Security Incident Response Teams (CSIRTs), Cyber Response Committee and National Consumer Commission).
• Drive regional and international collaboration on cybersecurity and cyber-resilience by leading and contributing to existing and new structures (e.g. the Cyber Working Group under the Committee of Central Bank Governors in the Southern African Development Community, BRICS Rapid Information Security Channel, International Monetary Fund Cyber Resilience Centre, and cyber working groups under the Bank for International Settlements).
• Coordinate areas of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) involved in cybersecurity (e.g. the Prudential Authority, Financial Stability Department, Business Solutions and Technology Department and National Payment System Department) in ensuring the SARB Group’s participation, alignment and support of sectoral, national, regional and international efforts.
• Position the SARB Group as a leader in financial sector collaboration and information-sharing to promote cyber-resilience.
• Develop, maintain and update the SARB Group Cyber Resilience Framework in line with collaboration efforts.
• Develop, oversee the implementation of, and ensure compliance with the SARB Group’s Cyber Security Responsible Disclosure Policy.
• Ensure the SARB Group drives and capacitates national and regional sector CSIRTs and supports international response efforts.
• Ensure appropriate state agency involvement when dealing with incidents as part of the National Incident Management Centre structure.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships internally, nationally, regionally and internationally.

Qualifications

Job requirements

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

• at least an Honours degree (NQF 8) in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Information Technology or an equivalent qualification;
• advanced security certifications that are not product-, security area- or technology-specific (e.g. CISSP, CISM or CEH); and 
• at least eight to 10 years’ experience in cybersecurity management.

Additional requirements include:

• knowledge and skill in:
• cybersecurity governance;
• cybersecurity incident and threat management;
• risk management;
• emergency/contingency management;
• general management;
• business continuity management;
• effective communication skills;
• conceptual thinking skills;
• planning and giving advice;
• building and maintaining relationships;
• impact and influence;
• a drive for results;
• negotiation skills;
• managing complexity and ambiguity;
• judgements and decision-making skills;
• interpersonal sensitivity;  
• knowledge of the relevant legislation; and
• advanced computer literacy 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.

Manager (Applications – Business Intelligence)

Job Description

Brief description

The main purpose of this position is to manage and coordinate resources in support of current operations and the delivery of new information technology (IT) solutions for the business intelligence and analytics area within the Business Solutions and Technology Department (BSTD).

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 BSTD strategy and business plans and communicate section activities.
• Manage and improve workflow and the application of processes, procedures and systems.
• Make suggestions for refining policies, processes and systems, and improve alignment with related divisional processes and systems.
• Manage and facilitate the delivery of section-specific outputs, including the timely delivery of projects and readiness of solutions to transition into operations.
• Optimise section resource use, allocate work and 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, management of risks and audit findings) in the work of the section and take specific actions for the implementation of improvements.
• Manage, monitor, evaluate and report on the quality, turnaround and impact of section deliverables.
• Encourage a performance culture in the section, define performance expectations and conduct effective performance management of direct reports.
• Drive priority development of employees by promoting and supporting the career management and development of direct reports.
• Drive innovation and bring on necessary changes to improve application processes and systems to align with global best practices.
• Execute the IT strategy within the section.
• Drive and grow the business intelligence and analytics capability in the South African Reserve Bank (SARB).

Qualifications

Job requirements

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

• Honours degree in Computer Science or an equivalent (NQF8) qualification;
• 8 to10 years’ experience in an IT environment, with two years experience in management; and
• three years experience in managing Business Intelligence and Analytics platforms.

Additional requirements include:

Knowledge and skill in: 

• industry, organisational and business awareness;
• IT enablement reporting; 
• continuous learning and/or professional development; 
• quality assurance; 
• continuous improvement;
• business continuity planning;
• IT enablement strategy; 
• IT enablement legislation, governance, risk and compliance;
• IT transformation and innovation;
• IT enablement project management;
• application design, development, maintenance and support;
• infrastructure design and development;
• systems integration;
• database management;
• asset and inventory management;
• business intelligence; and 
• capacity and performance 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.

Building Management Assistant

Job Description

Brief description

The main purpose of this position is to monitor, maintain, report on and enforce on-site property management

activities, including parking management guidelines, infringements and ensuring compliance with the corporate real estate services policy.

Detailed description

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

• Monitor and enforce parking regulations to prevent the unauthorised use of designated parking spaces.
• Identify, monitor and report on parking management issues (i.e. water leaks, car oil leaks, parking system errors) to ensure alignment with the parking management guidelines.
• Conduct regular inspections to ensure compliance with parking management guidelines and report all violations.
• Respond to and address employee queries related to parking facility concerns (i.e. double parking, use of allocated bays, access control).
• Document and escalate persistent property management issues to the Property Manager.
• Provide administrative support related to the parking facility operations.
• Maintain the existing employee vehicle database and update relevant parking allocations as and when changes occur.
• Manage stakeholder relationships in relation to parking management issues.
• Assist with ad hoc event-related requests (i.e. reserving parking bays or setting up displays).

Qualifications

Job requirement

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

• a Grade 12 (NQF4) or an equivalent qualification; and
• two to three years of experience in property or facilities management, security or general property administration.

Additional requirements include:

• verbal and written communication skills;
• ability to work in a team;
• service and stakeholder focus;
• building and maintaining relationships;
• judgement and decision-making skills;
• impact and influence; and
• planning and organising skills.

Hospitality Administrator X3

Job Description

Brief description 

The main purpose of this position is to administer food safety, hygiene and quality systems and processes for the hospitality services of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB).

Detailed description 

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

• Engage in short term planning and perform tasks against work plans as defined by team leader or nature of work.
• Provide management information reports periodically to team leader and senior managers.
• Prepare and supply customers with quotes as per their requirements, handle service requests (including recovery of service request costs) and communicate appropriately with all staff regarding all orders.
• Perform administration duties for the Hospitality Section (e.g. ordering and management of stock, minutes taking and distribution, data capturing and document management, administering access control, petty cash management, administering the lunch club programme and point-of-sale management).
• Act as the second in charge with regard to the management of the cash loader and point sales. 
• Maintain food safety and hygiene standards in accordance with policies and legislation.
• Engage positively with internal and external stakeholders (including customer complaints and queries to enhance customer satisfaction). 
• Coordinate awareness campaign activities on behalf of the Hospitality Section. 
• Willingly address any gaps in own performance of tasks and activities against the required standards.

Qualifications

Job requirements

To be considered for this position, candidates must have:

• a Higher Certificate (NQF5) in office administration/events management, marketing OR equivalent; and
• two to five years’ experience in a hospitality administration and customer service environment.

Additional requirements include: 

• verbal and written communication skills;
• teamwork;
• service & stakeholder focus;
• problem-solving skills;
• drive for results;
• judgement and decision making; and
• be resilient. 

Senior Finance Business Partner

Job Description

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

• Lead and participate in stakeholder engagements (internal and external), demonstrating the ability to solicit information and deliver a coherent and convincing message.
• Represent the Financial Services Department by maintaining strategic relationships with key stakeholders and SARB departments.
• Provide financial expertise to SARB departments to ensure accurate accounting and budgeting for departmental operational and capital projects.
• Contribute to subcommittees by offering financial expertise and analysis during commercial deliberations, with the aim of facilitating informed decision-making.
• Provide financial expertise and knowledge to SARB departments to ensure that new International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) are correctly applied to departmental financial transactions.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and yearly financial reports on capital and operational expenditures for submission to the Governors’ Executive Committee and other governance structures.
• Provide the SARB departments with financial expertise, knowledge and insights to support business cases, investment initiatives and operational transactions to facilitate financially sound decisions.
• Drive the adoption of new financial accounting systems and processes by providing ongoing guidance to the various SARB departments.
• Lead subordinates by setting achievable objectives and targets, prioritising work, and managing resource utilisation and the quality of deliverables.
• Stay current with new developments in financial accounting standards and other relevant industry changes.
• Propose and implement refinements and continual improvements to systems, tools, controls, methods and processes in own area.

Qualifications

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

• a minimum of a Chartered Accountant (South Africa) (CA (SA)) qualification; and
• a minimum of 8 to 10 years’ experience, of which at least 5 years must be in a finance business partnering role. 

Additional requirements include:

• knowledge and skill in:
• industry, organisational and business awareness;
• quality assurance;
• continuous improvement;
• continuous learning and/or professional development; 
• finance strategy;
• finance planning;
• finance legislation and governance, risk and compliance;
• finance project management;
• financial forecasting and budgeting;
• financial accounting;
• cost accounting;
• management accounting;
• financial analysis and reporting;
• financial reconciliation;
• fixed and/or moveable asset management;
• function-specific performance management;
• function-specific information systems;
• business continuity planning;
• conceptual thinking skills;
• effective communication skills;
• flexibility;
• a drive for results;
• the ability to work in a team;
• service and stakeholder focus;
• building and maintaining relationships;
• judgement and decision-making skills;
• impact and influence;
• analysis and problem-solving skills;
• resilience; and
• managing complexity and ambiguity.

Finance Business Partner

Job Description

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

•  Plan work according to defined priorities.
• Plan and facilitate the delivery of section-specific outputs, ensuring quality and the optimal use of section resources.
• Perform the accounting function in accordance with SARB policies, relevant accounting standards, cost accounting principles and legislation.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and yearly financial reports on capital and operational expenditures for submission to the Governors’ Executive Committee and other governance structures.
• Coordinate, review, consolidate and report on the SARB’s operational and capital budgets to support effective financial management by the organisation. 
• Maintain the management information system to enable consistent and accurate reporting of relevant information to senior management.
• Participate in internal and external stakeholder engagements, demonstrating the ability to solicit information and deliver a coherent and convincing message.
• Assist the SARB departments in correctly applying International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), other financial accounting standards and best practices by providing ongoing guidance.
• Assist the SARB departments in financially quantifying business cases and evaluating investment options.
• Propose and implement refinements and continual improvements to systems, tools, controls, methods and processes in own area. 
• Stay current with developments in own functional area. 

Qualifications

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

• a minimum of a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Accounting; and
• at least three to five years’ experience in a finance business partnering role.

The following would be an added advantage:

• a Chartered Accountant (South Africa) (CA (SA)) qualification.

Additional requirements include:

• knowledge and skill in:
• industry, organisational and business awareness;
• quality assurance;
• continuous improvement;
• continuous learning and/or professional development; 
• financial strategy; 
• financial planning;
• finance-related legislation, governance, risk and compliance;
• financial accounting;
• financial reconciliation;
• function-specific performance management;
• function-specific information systems;
• business continuity planning;
• analytical and problem-solving skills;
• planning and organisational skills;
• service and stakeholder focus;
• a drive for results;
• the ability to develop and grow others;
• the ability to promote teamwork;
• effective communication skills;
• judgement and decision-making skills;
• conceptual thinking; and
• flexibility.

Senior Artisan: Plumber

Job Description

Brief description

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

Detailed description

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

• Engage in short-term planning.
• Perform fault-finding for mechanical sub-systems (wet services) by applying a set of modified techniques within a defined context.
• Conduct preventative and corrective maintenance in the mechanical sub-systems (wet services) 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 plumbing;
• an NQF5 or N4 technical qualification or an equivalent qualification; and
• three to five years’ experience in a technical trade environment as a plumber.

Additional requirements include:

• working experience in:
  • being conversant in the dynamics of high-rise and/or high-tech commercial office buildings;
  • having working experience of maintaining various types of plumbing related components & systems regarding wet services;
• knowledge of:
  • general plumbing maintenance procedures;
  • fire sprinkler and fire hydrant water systems;
  • the Occupational Health and Safety Act and its Regulations;
  • risk management related to occupational health and safety;
  • the reading of ‘as build’ plans and mechanical drawings;
• skills in:
  • problem-solving;
  • computer literacy (i.e. the Microsoft Office suite); and
  • good communication (verbal and written).

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