SARB Operational/ Core Function Jobs – 26 June

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Applications Technical Specialist (CSS) x3 

Pretoria, South Africa

Job Description

Brief description

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

Detailed description

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

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

Qualifications

Job requirements

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

• a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science (NQF 7), Information Management/Information Technology (IT) or an equivalent qualification;
• six to eight years’ experience in supporting, maintaining and enhancing IT business applications; and 
• three years’ experience in working with IWMS, BIM or smart building environments.

Additional requirements include:

•    knowledge and skill in:

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

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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Bank Analyst

Pretoria, South Africa

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Job Description

Detailed description

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

• 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; 
• plan, arrange, prepare for, and conduct meetings;
• assessing compliance with the Mutual Banks Act 124 of 1993, Regulations relating to Mutual Banks, Co-Operative Banks Act, Regulations relating to Co-Operative 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.

• Review, analyse and evaluate the banks’ risk management processes, including its capital management.
• Review and evaluate financial entities’ recovery plans.
• Analyse and interpret regulatory returns for regulated entities.
• Conduct research and provide input into the regulatory framework (e.g. Mutual Banks Act 124 of 1993, Regulations relating to Banks, Co-Operative Banks Act, Regulations relating to Co-Operative Banks etc), in line with international best practices.
• Interpret and develop amendments to the legislative framework, based on international best practices.
• Develop and implement the supervisory review and evaluation process, in line with international best practices. 
• 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.
  • Undertake ad hoc projects as assigned by management. 
  • Undertake frequent, often high-level liaison with the bank and other interest groups, such as the external auditors of the bank.

Qualifications

Job requirements

To be considered for this position, candidates must have:

• a postgraduate qualification (NQF 8) specialising in Commerce, Economics, Finance, Compliance Management, Risk Management, Accounting; and
  • 5 – 8 years experience in the banking sector, finance sector, regulatory sector, or risk management environment; 

Additional requirements include:

• an in-depth knowledge and understanding 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 Mutual Banks Act 124 of 1993, Co-Operative Banks Act, 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.
• CA (SA) or AGA (SA) would be an added advantage.

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 manage time effectively and efficiently; 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.

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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Associate Data Steward

Pretoria, South Africa

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Job Description

Detailed description

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

• Collect, prepare and submit preliminary research according to data management methodologies and frameworks to the Data Steward, enabling the delivery of accurate and reliable data for quality statistics to ESD stakeholders.
• Under supervision, identify new data sources, informed by the results of data quality assessments, to broaden the scope of economic statistics for ESD stakeholders and support effective decision-making processes.
• Review published statistics to confirm alignment with established quality standards and provide constructive feedback to the Data Steward.
• Regularly monitor the metadata registry to ensure compliance to the metadata framework and report any findings to the Data Steward.
• Proactively identify and report issues related to the integrity and quality of data and statistics, notifying the Data Steward for prompt resolution.
• Participate in relevant data management projects under the supervision of the Data Steward within ESD.
• Stay abreast with the latest data management methodologies and advancements in all relevant knowledge areas, ensuring their supervised application as appropriate.
• Suggest and, under the supervision of the Data Steward, implement the refinement and continuous improvement of systems, tools, methods and processes within your area of responsibility.

Qualifications

Job requirements

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

• a minimum of a degree in either Information Technology, Computer Science or Mathematics or an equivalent qualification in a related field;
• at least two years’ experience in a data management environment; and
• relevant certifications would be an advantage.

Additional requirements include: 

• knowledge and skills in:
• industry, organisational and business awareness;
• Enterprise Information Management (EIM) reporting;
• information governance;
• data storage and operations;
• document and content management;
• reference and master data;
• metadata management;
• data quality management;
• effective communication; and
• building and manage relationships.

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Data Analyst – FMD

Pretoria, South Africa

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Job Description

Detailed description

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

• Discover, profile and analyse financial markets data assets across treasury, trading, post-trade, reference data and related operational processes to establish trusted datasets that support the department’s business and regulatory objectives. This includes data related to instruments, counterparties, transactions, market infrastructure, positions, valuations and reporting obligations within the Financial Markets Department. 
• Conduct data analysis to determine various categories of data and information to align with business requirements. 
• Identify and assess the structure, quality, completeness and control characteristics of critical datasets, and evaluate their alignment with financial industry standards, business rules and governance requirements. 
• Support data management and governance activities by documenting data definitions, lineage, metadata, quality considerations and usage requirements across the relevant business and technology domains. 
• Conduct analysis of dataset life cycles from acquisition and ingestion through transformation, storage, consumption, archival and retirement, and support the design and development of sustainable data products. 
• Understand business requirements and support the design of data structures, controls and analytical outputs that address matters of data completeness, integrity, consistency and usability across modern data platforms. 
• Conduct data analysis to determine the importance of the data to the business and the probability of reuse, aligning data outcomes with departmental needs and enterprise objectives. 
• Produce regular reports and provide status updates as well as information for the business domain. 
• Develop and manage stakeholder relations to promote data management across the relevant departments, support reliable decision-making, and support data governance and appropriate data usage. 
• Establish relationships between business concepts, data elements and system interactions, and assess their impact on operational processes, reporting, controls and decision-making within financial markets operations. 
• Provide input and specialist advice as data transitions from source to destination. 
• Understand business requirements and support the design of data structures, controls and analytical outputs that address matters of data completeness, integrity, consistency and usability across modern data platforms. 

Qualifications

Job requirements

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

• a Bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering or an equivalent qualification; and 
• five to seven years’ job-related experience within the data analysis environment, including at least three proven years’ experience in financial markets, treasury and/or asset management business operations. 

Additional requirements include:

• teamwork;
• exposure to and experience in the corporate real estate environment;
• problem-solving and analysis skills;
• effective communication; 
• a drive for results;
• a service and stakeholder focus;
• building and maintaining relationships;
• judgment and decision-making skills;
• impact and influence;
• managing complexity and ambiguity; and
• planning and organising 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.

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Risk Analyst – FMD

Pretoria, South Africa

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Job Description

Detailed description

The successful candidate will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following key performance areas:

• Contribute to the development of advanced analytical models and methods for risk and portfolio optimisation analytics 
• Benchmark existing processes and integrate novel research into current analytical processes  
• Produce written research related to global fixed income markets in particular, and financial markets in general
• Perform model risk assessment and model validation
• Provide input into the formulation and implementation of the strategic asset allocation, tactical asset allocation and risk budgeting processes. 
• Generate appropriate analysis to ensure that the drivers of portfolio performance are understood. 
• Ensure compliance with relevant policies.
• Maintain business relationships with experts within the financial markets industry. 
• Manage ad hoc internal and external client queries, reporting and administrative matters. 
• Stay abreast of all methodological developments relevant to the areas of work and discipline.
• Make convincing presentations to different teams and forums where relevant
• Support on-the-job training for junior analysts 

Qualifications

Job requirements

To be considered for this position, candidates must have:

 a post-graduate degree (NQF8) in Finance, Engineering, Investment Management, Risk Management, Econometrics or other related fields, with Mathematics, Statistics or Investments as majors; and

• five to eight years’ experience relevant work experience in the investment management industry or other financial institution, with at least two years in investment portfolio management, financial risk management, model development, or various aspects of financial markets 

The following would be an added advantage:

• a Masters degree in the fields mentioned above
• Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Certificate in Investment Performance Measurement (CIPM), Professional Risk Management (PRM) or Financial Risk Manager (FRM) qualification; 
• knowledge of Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS®); 
• Academic research capability; and 
• Competent coding skills in R, Python or Matlab. 

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Portfolio Manager – FMD

Pretoria, South Africa

Job Description

Detailed description

The successful candidate will support senior portfolio managers and will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following key performance areas:

• The management of a hard currency fixed income portfolio. 
• Conduct research and analysis to formulate a market view and investment strategy.
• Assist in analysing market views and investment strategies to construct a fixed income portfolio.
• Execute trades and continually monitor and review the risk of the portfolio, with the objective of generating excess return within approved risk parameters.
• Interact with other market participants to exchange market information, initiate new business relationships and maintain existing relationships.
• Monitor and rebalance portfolio positions when needed.

Qualifications

Job requirements

To be considered for this position, candidates must have:

• a post-graduate degree (NQF8) in Economics, Finance, Investment Management or related field,
• five to eight years’ work experience in the financial markets environment

The following would be an added advantage:

• Financial Markets Association Dealing Certificate/Registered Persons Examination or a Chartered Financial Analyst/Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst/Financial Risk Manager or an equivalent qualification.

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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Integration Architect – BSTD

Pretoria, South Africa 

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Job Description

The purpose of this role is to deliver the blueprint architectures aligned to the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) technology and data strategy, provide thought leadership, technical guidance and solution architecture oversight within the SARB information technology (IT) landscape.

Detailed description

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

• Define, develop and maintain reference models, principles, standards,frameworks and patterns for integration architecture.
• Define and co-develop high-level target architectures.
• Collaborate with key business, systems and technical stakeholders to develop, implement and harmonise end-to-end solution architecture, ensuring interoperability across business, data, application, technology, integration, infrastructure and security architectures now and in the future.
• Participate in governance forums relevant to the complex IT solutions being delivered from ‘concept to commissioning’.
• Conduct research and provide thought leadership on integration technology and design thinking required to address or simplify complexity of business solutions.
• Identify opportunities for alignment, reuse of patterns and technology components and optimisation of integration technologies across the enterprise, key programmes and projects.
• Identify gaps and assess the impact of architecture decisions, recommendation on adjacent ‘in-flight’ projects that may benefit or be adversely impacted.
• Govern in product selection process, negotiations, contracting and onboarding of external third-party system integrators, software and technology vendors related to delivering complex IT architectures and business solutions.
• Ensure compliance with the SARB’s policies, procedures and other legislative requirements and ensure that risks within the function are identified, assessed and mitigated.
• Ensure alignment between enterprise architecture, other domain architectures and solution architecture

Qualifications

Job requirements

To be considered for these positions, candidates must be in possession of:

• an Honours degree in Informatics, Computer Science, Engineering or a related field;
• industry-specific certifications such as TOGAF 9.1 and SABSA Foundation or security industry certifications such as CISSP-ISSAP, GSE and CGEIT; and
• 8−10 years’ experience in architecture domains such as business architecture, data architecture and application architecture, with at least 5 years’ enterprise architecture experience.

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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 Team Leader: Data Management-RSD

Pretoria, South Africa

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Job Description

Detailed description

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

• Lead and manage the day-to-day support of SupTech systems, including regulatory reporting platforms, integrated risk data repositories, and analytics tools.
• Ensure high system availability, performance, and reliability in alignment with SLAs and operational targets.
• Oversee incident, problem, system user training and change management processes.
• Drive root cause analysis and permanent resolution of recurring technical and data issues.
• Supervise support for regulatory data submissions, validation processes, and data quality frameworks.
• Ensure integrity and consistency of supervisory data across systems such as data warehouses, semantic models, and analytics platforms.
• Collaborate with data governance teams to resolve data issues and enforce data standards
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary SupTech support team (e.g., system analysts, data engineers, BI specialists).
• Allocate resources effectively and ensure optimal workload distribution.
• Build technical capabilities in emerging areas such as AI/ML, data analytics, and Microsoft data platforms (e.g., Fabric, Azure).
• Foster a high-performance culture focused on service excellence and innovation.
• Serve as a key interface between ICT, supervisory divisions, and external stakeholders (e.g., regulated entities, vendors).
• Support supervisory teams in resolving system and data-related issues impacting regulatory reporting and risk analysis.
• Provide regular updates on system performance, incidents, and improvement initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to enhance SupTech systems, processes, and user experience.
• Drive automation of support processes, including monitoring, alerting, and data validation.
• Support the implementation of new SupTech solutions and enhancements (e.g., regulatory returns modernization).
• Contribute to the development of the SupTech operating model and technology roadmap.
• Ensure compliance with ICT governance frameworks, security standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Support audit processes and ensure proper documentation of controls and procedures.
• Monitor risks related to system availability, data quality, and information security.

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 Information Technology (IT);
• the minimum of 5–8 years of experience in financial regulatory reporting and/or data management;
• the minimum of 5 years of experience in information system; and
• experience in supervision of a team.

Job-related skills and attributes:

• industry, business and organisational knowledge and skill;
• quality assurance knowledge and skill;
• continuous improvement knowledge and skill;
• continued learning / professional development knowledge and skill; 
• business transformation and optimisation knowledge and skill; and
• elicitation techniques knowledge and skill.

Behavioural competencies: 

• planning and organising;
• developing and growing others;
• judgement and decision making;
• resilience; and
• impact and influence.

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.

Click here to apply

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