South African Reserve Bank Jobs – 02 August 2026

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Prudential Analyst

Pretoria, South Africa

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Job Description

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

• Process and finalise applications and correspondence of varying complexity within defined parameters. 
• Assist in the planning of inspections, lead the inspection process and report on inspections.
• Ensure compliance with the reporting requirements for cross-border transactions to prevent the abuse of the financial system and support the regulation of financial institutions.
• Enhance risk-based supervisory practices by embedding a data-driven decision-making culture.
• Supervise the preparation and finalisation of reports, such as statistical reports and management information.
• Provide input to stakeholder engagements with institutional investors, Authorised Dealers, National Treasury and other regulators. 
• Contribute to the operational plan of the section in line with the strategic focus areas of the department.
• Lead and guide the delivery and task execution of team members and provide input into the evaluation of their performance and development needs.
• Ensure compliance with applicable legislation, South African Reserve Bank policies, standards and procedures, including control procedures aimed at mitigating risks.
• Identify and implement process and system improvements within the division.

Qualifications

To be considered for this position, candidates must have:

• a Bachelor of Commerce degree or an equivalent NQF level 7 qualification;
• five to eight years’ experience in financial or banking services; and
• knowledge of the Currency and Exchanges Manual for Authorised Dealers and exchange control regulations as well as experience in conducting inspections will be an advantage.

Additional requirements include:

• knowledge and skill in:

-industry, organisational and business awareness;

-regulatory and supervisory awareness;

-business continuity planning;

-risk and compliance assessment, monitoring and reporting;

• skill in:

-verbal and written communication (including presentation and report writing); 

-analysis and problem-solving;

-judgement and decision-making;

-planning and organising;

• a service and stakeholder focus;
• a drive for results;
• competence in Microsoft Office and workflow packages (e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint and SharePoint);
• financial and business acumen; and
• the ability to build and maintain professional relationships.
   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.

About Us

About SARB

Primary mandate of the SARB

Section 224 of the Constitution of South Africa states the mandate of the SARB as follows:

The primary object of the South African Reserve Bank is to protect the value of the currency in the interest of balanced and sustainable economic growth in the Republic.

The South African Reserve Bank, in support of its primary objective, must perform its functions independently and without fear, favour or prejudice.

WHAT WE DO

Monetary Policy

The Constitution gives the SARB the mandate to protect the value of the rand. We use interest rates to keep inflation low and steady.

Financial Stability

The SARB has a mandate to protect and enhance financial stability. We identify and mitigate systemic risks that might disrupt the financial system.

Prudential Regulation

The Prudential Authority regulates financial institutions and market infrastructures to promote and enhance their safety and soundness, and support financial stability.

Financial Markets

Open market operations are the main tool we use to implement monetary policy. We manage South Africa’s gold and foreign exchange reserves.

Financial Surveillance

The SARB is responsible for regulating cross-border transactions, preventing the abuse of the financial system and supporting the regulation of financial institutions.

Payments and Settlements

The SARB is responsible for ensuring the safety and soundness of the national payment system, which is the backbone of South Africa’s modern financial system.

Statistics

The SARB provides important economic and financial statistics that present an overview of the economic situation in South Africa.

Research

Research conducted by the SARB focuses on economics, financial stability, banking and emerging trends in finance. Our research supports policy decision-making.

Banknotes and Coin

The SARB has the sole right to make, issue and destroy banknotes and coin in South Africa.Apply Now

Job Info

• Job Identification1773
• Job CategoryFinancial Surveillance
• Posting Date2026/07/27, 09:59
• Apply Before2026/08/11, 23:55
• Degree LevelNQF 7:Bachelor’s degree, Advanced Diplomas, Post Graduate Certificate and B-tech
• Job ScheduleFull time
• Job ShiftDay
• Locations Head Office, Pretoria, Gauteng, 0002, ZA

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Risk Practitioner

Pretoria, South Africa

Trending

Job Description

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

• Develop the FinStab integrated risk management, project risk management, compliance, ethics and BCM implementation/work plan in collaboration and alignment with Risk Management and Compliance Department (RMCD) [the Hub].
• Facilitate and coordinate regular operational, project, compliance and ethics risk assessments as well as business impact analyses (BIA) and business continuity planning (BCP) review and update sessions in line with RMCD policies and frameworks, including BCM activities such as disaster recovery (DR) testing. 
• Support the Hub in strategic risk assessment (SRA) planning, scheduling and execution.
• Drive and champion the SARB ethics policy, serve as the first point of contact and provide advisory service to embed ethical behaviour, promote ethics awareness, support ethics governance activities and ensure ethics-related matters are reported through the appropriate channels.
• Develop FinStab’s emerging risk profile by continually scanning the external environment to identify emerging risks and to facilitate scenario analysis for the department.
• Monitor and identify changes in the applicable methodologies/legislation/regulations and local/international standards relating to FinStab’s area of accountability.
• Facilitate compliance risk assessments and compliance self-assessments in line with departmental legislative and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct research on applicable legislation, review prior compliance reports and support the maintenance of the departmental regulatory universe.
• Monitor implementation of the department’s strategic, operational, project, compliance and BCM risk response strategies and report progress to Spoke Management and the Hub.
• Identify training needs for all integrated risk management, project risk management, compliance, ethics and BCM and facilitate on-the-job training and awareness sessions for new employees.
• Create risk, compliance and specialised risk (cyber, physical and data privacy) awareness within the department through campaigns and appropriate media in consultation with the Hub.
• Act as the central point of contact between FinStab, the RMCD and cyber and physical security risk functions, facilitating communication and dissemination of risk-related information, including the coordination of departmental requests on compliance matters such as polycrisis, scenario analysis and information security risk assessments.
• Facilitate incident management processes, including the monitoring of corrective actions to closure.
• Coordinate and support internal audit-related requests, including the provision of evidence where required. 
• Coordinate business continuity management activities, including testing, business impact analyses, business continuity plan workshops and the maintenance of approved continuity records for departmental application systems.

Qualifications

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

• a Bachelors degree (NQF 7) in Risk and Compliance, Audit, Compliance Management, Finance or an equivalent;
• five to eight years’ experience in a risk, compliance, audit facilitation or related environment; 
• accreditation with BCI;
• ISO22301 certification; and
• ethics certification.

Additional requirements include:

• knowledge and skill in:
• industry, organisational and business awareness; 
• quality assurance; 
• continuous improvement; 
• continued learning and/or professional development;  
• risk and compliance strategy; 
• legislation, governance, risk and compliance;  
• risk and compliance planning, assessment facilitation, monitoring and reporting;  
• risk and compliance administration; 
• risk and compliance information management; 
• ISO 31000;
• ISO 22 301;
• project management;
• general accepted compliance practices (Compliance Institute of South Africa);
• ethics handbook (The Ethics Institute); and
• the ability to:
• analysis and problem-solving;
• planning and organising;
• drive for results;
• communicate verbally and in writing;
• have interpersonal skills; 
• have impact and influence;
• learning focused;
• work in a team; 
• build and maintain relationships; and
• exercise judgement and decision-making.

About Us

About SARB

Primary mandate of the SARB

Section 224 of the Constitution of South Africa states the mandate of the SARB as follows:

The primary object of the South African Reserve Bank is to protect the value of the currency in the interest of balanced and sustainable economic growth in the Republic.

The South African Reserve Bank, in support of its primary objective, must perform its functions independently and without fear, favour or prejudice.

WHAT WE DO

Monetary Policy

The Constitution gives the SARB the mandate to protect the value of the rand. We use interest rates to keep inflation low and steady.

Financial Stability

The SARB has a mandate to protect and enhance financial stability. We identify and mitigate systemic risks that might disrupt the financial system.

Prudential Regulation

The Prudential Authority regulates financial institutions and market infrastructures to promote and enhance their safety and soundness, and support financial stability.

Financial Markets

Open market operations are the main tool we use to implement monetary policy. We manage South Africa’s gold and foreign exchange reserves.

Financial Surveillance

The SARB is responsible for regulating cross-border transactions, preventing the abuse of the financial system and supporting the regulation of financial institutions.

Payments and Settlements

The SARB is responsible for ensuring the safety and soundness of the national payment system, which is the backbone of South Africa’s modern financial system.

Statistics

The SARB provides important economic and financial statistics that present an overview of the economic situation in South Africa.

Research

Research conducted by the SARB focuses on economics, financial stability, banking and emerging trends in finance. Our research supports policy decision-making.

Banknotes and Coin

The SARB has the sole right to make, issue and destroy banknotes and coin in South Africa.

About the Team

Financial Stability (FinStab)Apply Now

Job Info

• Job Identification1770
• Job CategoryRisk and Compliance
• Posting Date2026/07/24, 09:27
• Apply Before2026/08/07, 23:55
• Degree LevelNQF 7:Bachelor’s degree, Advanced Diplomas, Post Graduate Certificate and B-tech
• Job ScheduleFull time
• Job ShiftDay
• Locations Head Office, Pretoria, Gauteng, 0002, ZA

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Data Centre Manager

Pretoria, South Africa

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Job Description

Brief description

To assume responsibility for the availability of the two primary data centres and other data centres to enable effective hosting of IT systems. 

Detailed description

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

• To work closely with the Divisional Heads: Infrastructure, Operations and Service Management, in planning the growth and improvements, of executing data centre strategies to achieve delivery of a robust, reliable and resilient data centre.
• To formulate, implement, maintain and manage service standards with data centre service providers (internal and external) for the proactive preventative maintenance, upgrade and monitoring of data centres environmental controls.
• To ensure effective management of the collocated data centres, with regards to availability, reliability and stability.
• To ensure effective management of installations, upgrades and removal of IT Infrastructure, in compliance with required data centre standards.
• To oversee the management of ad hoc Data Centre related projects to contribute towards the sustainability of systems within BSTD 
• To compile and manage budgets with regards to the respective Data Centres and ensure expenditure within limits.
• To facilitate the delivery of section-specific outputs and manage the efficiency and quality of section deliverables.
• To optimise section resource use, allocate work and manage the accountability of resources.
• To identify gaps, inefficiencies, quality issues in the work of the section and take specific actions to implement improvements.
• To monitor and report on the quality, turnaround and impact of section deliverables.
• To be an alternate IT Service Continuity Manager and keep the IT Systems Recovery Teams abreast of any changes or risks on any data centre which may impact the availability and reliability of systems.
• To take responsibility for capacity planning by designing short- and long-term plans to ensure that data centre capacity meets existing and future requirements.

Qualifications

Job requirements

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

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree OR equivalent (a qualification in Information Technology will be an added advantage).
• A minimum of 5-7 years of experience in an Information and Technology environment, including within IT infrastructure, operations and data centre management.

Any of the following data centre accreditations would be an added advantage:

• A CDS – Certified Data Centre Specialist.
• A CDCP – Certified Data Centre Professional.
• CDFOM – Certified Data Centre Facilities Operations Management.

Additional requirements include:

• knowledge and skill in:
• Industry, organisational and business awareness.
• Quality assurance.
• Continuous improvement.
• Continued learning and/or professional development.
• Business continuity planning.   
• IT enablement planning.          
• IT enablement project management.    
• Contract and associated service management.
• Operations.     
• Asset and inventory management.
• IT enablement reporting.
• Capacity and performance management.
• Service Level Agreements.
• IT Operations Standards, Processes and Procedures Information Security Policies.
• Adherence to relevant IT legislation like POPI, ECT ACT and others.
• ITILv3 /4 and COBIT 2019 Frameworks.

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.Apply Now

Job Info

• Job Identification1761
• Job CategoryInformation Technology
• Posting Date2026/07/23, 16:16
• Apply Before2026/08/05, 23:55
• Degree LevelNQF 7:Bachelor’s degree, Advanced Diplomas, Post Graduate Certificate and B-tech
• Job ScheduleFull time
• Job ShiftDay
• Locations Head Office, Pretoria, Gauteng, 0002, ZA

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Operational Risk Analyst

Pretoria, South Africa

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Job Description

• Proactively identify, measure, and guide response to new or emerging risks across the national payment system participants and ecosystem system changes to enabling effective risk management.
• Steer and facilitate the effective execution of the risk management methodology for the identification of key risks associated with activities performed within oversight and supervision and the related projects by analysing drivers, key risk indicators and trends.
• Conduct risk assessments (e.g. operational risk assessments and cyber security), collecting, and analysing documentation, statistics, reports, and research/market trends impacting the NPS environment.
• Participate and provide risk specialist input in onsite and offsite oversight and supervisory visits as required.
• Compile management reports, heat maps, risk assessments to inform oversight and supervisory processes. 
• Contribute and provide input in the development of policies, procedures, frameworks and standards specific to oversight and supervision.
• Manage risks within the national payment system and enable reporting into the governance structures of the SARB.
• Contribute and provide input into the division’s strategic risks and department’s strategic risk register.
• Keep abreast of local and global trends, threats, opportunities and plausible scenarios relevant for the payments’ ecosystem risk management landscape.
• Build and maintain sound professional relationships with stakeholders through effective collaboration and teamwork.

Qualifications

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

• a Bachelors degree in Risk, Compliance, Audit Management or equivalent; and
• five to eight years’ experience in risk management, internal controls and compliance environment, with at least three years’ experience in the national payment’s environment.

Additional requirements include:

• certificate in risk management (added advantage);
• experience in payment systems (added advantage);
• industry, business and organisational knowledge and skill;
• quality assurance knowledge and skill;
• continuous improvement knowledge and skill;
• continued learning/professional development knowledge and skill; 
• risk management principles, tools, methodologies, frameworks, policiesand processes knowledge and skill; 
• risk management strategy and planning knowledge and skill;
• risk identification, analysis and assessment knowledge and skill;
• risk mitigation and management knowledge and skill;
• risk monitoring and reporting knowledge and skill;
• payments, clearing and settlements;
• governance, risk and compliance management practices and standards;
• central banking;
• relevant legislation (e.g. NPS Act, FIC Act); 
• digital literacy;
• problem-solving and analysis;
• facilitation and presentation skills;
• managing complexity and ambiguity;
• judgement and decision-making;
• impact and influence;
• building and maintaining relationships;
• collaboration;
• excellence oriented;
• critical thinking;
• effective communication; and
• flexibility and adaptability.

About Us

About SARB

Primary mandate of the SARB

Section 224 of the Constitution of South Africa states the mandate of the SARB as follows:

The primary object of the South African Reserve Bank is to protect the value of the currency in the interest of balanced and sustainable economic growth in the Republic.

The South African Reserve Bank, in support of its primary objective, must perform its functions independently and without fear, favour or prejudice.

WHAT WE DO

Monetary Policy

The Constitution gives the SARB the mandate to protect the value of the rand. We use interest rates to keep inflation low and steady.

Financial Stability

The SARB has a mandate to protect and enhance financial stability. We identify and mitigate systemic risks that might disrupt the financial system.

Prudential Regulation

The Prudential Authority regulates financial institutions and market infrastructures to promote and enhance their safety and soundness, and support financial stability.

Financial Markets

Open market operations are the main tool we use to implement monetary policy. We manage South Africa’s gold and foreign exchange reserves.

Financial Surveillance

The SARB is responsible for regulating cross-border transactions, preventing the abuse of the financial system and supporting the regulation of financial institutions.

Payments and Settlements

The SARB is responsible for ensuring the safety and soundness of the national payment system, which is the backbone of South Africa’s modern financial system.

Statistics

The SARB provides important economic and financial statistics that present an overview of the economic situation in South Africa.

Research

Research conducted by the SARB focuses on economics, financial stability, banking and emerging trends in finance. Our research supports policy decision-making.

Banknotes and Coin

The SARB has the sole right to make, issue and destroy banknotes and coin in South Africa.

About the Team

The National Payment System (NPS) comprises of the entire payment process including all the tools, systems, mechanisms, institutions, agreements, procedures, rules or laws applied or utilised to effect payment. The NPS therefore facilitates the circulation of money, that is, it enables transacting parties to exchange value.

Participants within the NPS provide the payment mechanisms/instruments and infrastructure to enable the participants and their clients to effect payments. These instruments can be credit cards, cheques, and electronic funds transfers (EFTs), such as debit and credit orders for example. The generation of financial transactions arising from the use of these instruments result in interbank payment and settlement obligations.  

Central banks have always played an important role in countries’ national payment systems. Where payments result in interbank obligations, central banks normally provide the interbank settlement facilities.Apply Now

Job Info

• Job Identification1734
• Job CategoryRisk Analyst
• Posting Date2026/07/22, 09:08
• Apply Before2026/08/04, 23:55
• Degree LevelNQF 7:Bachelor’s degree, Advanced Diplomas, Post Graduate Certificate and B-tech
• Job ScheduleFull time
• Job ShiftDay
• Locations Head Office, Pretoria, Gauteng, 0002, ZA

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Policy Research Specialist

Pretoria, South Africa

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Job Description

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

• Generate strategic insights and knowledge related to policy,  regulatory and licensing developments within the NPS.
• Effectively communicate and share relevant findings, research outputs and policy implications with internal and external stakeholders to support informed decision-making and collaborative engagement.
• Continuously monitor the external environment to identify emerging trends, technologies and developments in the NPS.
• Identify and coordinate research needs within the division.
• Collect and synthesise relevant data to support research, analysis and reporting activities.
• Conduct in-depth research on new standards, regulations and innovations impacting the payment space.
• Track and analyse regulatory developments and standards issued by regional and international standard-setting bodies.
• Proactively monitor any changes in local, regional and global regulations relevant to the payment environment.
• Assess the effectiveness of existing policy, regulatory and licensing frameworks and procedures, and recommend enhancements.
• Conduct impact assessments for proposed policy, regulatory and licensing frameworks, including socio-economic implications.
• Analyse the economics of payments to inform policy, regulatory and licensing decisions.
• Provide guidance and input into newpayment methods, innovation and developments in the NPS.
• Prepare comprehensive reports and presentations to communicate findings, insights and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide expert advisory support on policy and regulatory matters to internal and external stakeholders.
• Liaise with cross-functional teams – including the Economic Research Department, the Fintech Unit and others – to ensure alignment and collaboration on policy and regulatory research initiatives.

Qualifications

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

• the minimum of an Honours degree (NQF 8) in Economics, Finance or Law, or an equivalent qualification; and
• the minimum of 5–8 years’ experience in research, policy development, regulatory analysis, socio-economic impact assessments and/or stakeholder engagement within the payment sector.

The following would be an added advantage: 

• a research qualification; or 
• experience in payment systems.

Additional requirements include:

• industry, organisational and business awareness;
• knowledge and skill in:
  •  licensing, authorisations, designations and registrations; 
  • the NPS;
  • the NPS legal framework and regulations, particularly  the South African Reserve Bank Act National Payment System Act 78 of 1998 and directives issued thereunder, and other relevant legislation such as the Financial Sector Regulation Act,   the Financial Intelligence Centre Act 38 of 2001;;
  • industry, business and organisations; 
  • quality assurance; 
  • continuous improvement;
  • continued learning/professional development; 
• risk management; 
• central banking; and
• digital literacy;

• the ability to:
  • problem-solve and analyse;
  • drive results;
  • promote teamwork;
  • develop and grow others; 
  • communicate effectively;
  • build and maintain relationships;
  • have impact and influence;
  • have a service and stakeholder focus;
  • plan and organise;
  • judge and make decisions; 
  • manage complexity and ambiguity; and
  • display innovation and creativity.

About Us

About SARB

Primary mandate of the SARB

Section 224 of the Constitution of South Africa states the mandate of the SARB as follows:

The primary object of the South African Reserve Bank is to protect the value of the currency in the interest of balanced and sustainable economic growth in the Republic.

The South African Reserve Bank, in support of its primary objective, must perform its functions independently and without fear, favour or prejudice.

WHAT WE DO

Monetary Policy

The Constitution gives the SARB the mandate to protect the value of the rand. We use interest rates to keep inflation low and steady.

Financial Stability

The SARB has a mandate to protect and enhance financial stability. We identify and mitigate systemic risks that might disrupt the financial system.

Prudential Regulation

The Prudential Authority regulates financial institutions and market infrastructures to promote and enhance their safety and soundness, and support financial stability.

Financial Markets

Open market operations are the main tool we use to implement monetary policy. We manage South Africa’s gold and foreign exchange reserves.

Financial Surveillance

The SARB is responsible for regulating cross-border transactions, preventing the abuse of the financial system and supporting the regulation of financial institutions.

Payments and Settlements

The SARB is responsible for ensuring the safety and soundness of the national payment system, which is the backbone of South Africa’s modern financial system.

Statistics

The SARB provides important economic and financial statistics that present an overview of the economic situation in South Africa.

Research

Research conducted by the SARB focuses on economics, financial stability, banking and emerging trends in finance. Our research supports policy decision-making.

Banknotes and Coin

The SARB has the sole right to make, issue and destroy banknotes and coin in South Africa.

About the Team

The National Payment System (NPS) comprises of the entire payment process including all the tools, systems, mechanisms, institutions, agreements, procedures, rules or laws applied or utilised to effect payment. The NPS therefore facilitates the circulation of money, that is, it enables transacting parties to exchange value.

Participants within the NPS provide the payment mechanisms/instruments and infrastructure to enable the participants and their clients to effect payments. These instruments can be credit cards, cheques, and electronic funds transfers (EFTs), such as debit and credit orders for example. The generation of financial transactions arising from the use of these instruments result in interbank payment and settlement obligations.  

Central banks have always played an important role in countries’ national payment systems. Where payments result in interbank obligations, central banks normally provide the interbank settlement facilities.Apply Now

Job Info

• Job Identification1738
• Job CategoryPolicy Analyst
• Posting Date2026/07/22, 08:21
• Apply Before2026/08/04, 00:00
• Degree LevelNQF 8: Honours degree, Post Graduate diploma and Professional Qualifications
• Job ScheduleFull time
• Job ShiftDay
• Locations Head Office, Pretoria, Gauteng, 0002, ZA

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Lead Economist x 2

Pretoria, South Africa

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Job Description

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

• Partner with senior managers to shape and deliver the SARB’s economic research programme.
• Lead or contribute to flagship publications, including the Monetary Policy Review and Quarterly Bulletin.
• Prepare reviews, analyses and reports on short-term economic developments and broader economic activity.
• Prepare and deliver economic research presentations to senior management, the Monetary Policy Committee and external forums, as required.
• Coordinate economic research activities across SARB departments.
• Conduct performance appraisals and contribute to team members’ overall performance evaluations, where applicable.
• Improve workflows, manage resources effectively and support the implementation of the operational plan.
• Lead and participate in stakeholder engagements.
• Mentor and support the development of other economists. 
• Additional requirements include:
• advanced knowledge of economic and financial market analysis, including relevant theories, methodologies, statistics and reporting tools;
• strong strategic and conceptual thinking, with the ability to manage complexity, ambiguity and change;
• sound judgement and decision-making, supported by quality assurance and continuous improvement practices;
• effective planning, organising and delivery skills, with a strong drive for results;
• the ability to influence stakeholders and build productive working relationships across the SARB and externally;
• leadership capability, including developing others, supporting professional growth and building team resilience; and
• strong industry, business and organisational awareness relevant to central banking and economic policy. The closing date for applications is August 2026. Late applications will not be considered.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. 

Qualifications

Career path: Specialist (SP)

Level: SP 5

About Us

About SARB

Primary mandate of the SARB

Section 224 of the Constitution of South Africa states the mandate of the SARB as follows:

The primary object of the South African Reserve Bank is to protect the value of the currency in the interest of balanced and sustainable economic growth in the Republic.

The South African Reserve Bank, in support of its primary objective, must perform its functions independently and without fear, favour or prejudice.

WHAT WE DO

Monetary Policy

The Constitution gives the SARB the mandate to protect the value of the rand. We use interest rates to keep inflation low and steady.

Financial Stability

The SARB has a mandate to protect and enhance financial stability. We identify and mitigate systemic risks that might disrupt the financial system.

Prudential Regulation

The Prudential Authority regulates financial institutions and market infrastructures to promote and enhance their safety and soundness, and support financial stability.

Financial Markets

Open market operations are the main tool we use to implement monetary policy. We manage South Africa’s gold and foreign exchange reserves.

Financial Surveillance

The SARB is responsible for regulating cross-border transactions, preventing the abuse of the financial system and supporting the regulation of financial institutions.

Payments and Settlements

The SARB is responsible for ensuring the safety and soundness of the national payment system, which is the backbone of South Africa’s modern financial system.

Statistics

The SARB provides important economic and financial statistics that present an overview of the economic situation in South Africa.

Research

Research conducted by the SARB focuses on economics, financial stability, banking and emerging trends in finance. Our research supports policy decision-making.

Banknotes and Coin

The SARB has the sole right to make, issue and destroy banknotes and coin in South Africa.

About the Team

Economic Research Department (ERD)Apply Now

Job Info

• Job Identification1756
• Job CategoryEconomist
• Posting Date2026/07/22, 09:47
• Apply Before2026/08/03, 23:55
• Degree LevelNQF 9: Master’s degree
• Job ScheduleFull time
• Job ShiftDay
• Locations Head Office, Pretoria, Gauteng, 0002, ZA

Click here to apply

Applications Functional Specialist

Pretoria, South Africa

Trending

Job Description

The main purpose of this position is to provide functional support to the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) business applications, with the focus on analysis, testing, configuration and general application support.

Detailed description

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

• Providing functional support to SARB Application users on assigned modules with the focus on testing, business analysis, system setup and configuration.
• Responsibility for driving analysis initiatives from initiation to implementation on projects of low/medium risk with a cycle of up to 18 months.
• Facilitating workshops independently and consult with business owners and stakeholders in respect of problem definition and the identification of business requirements/needs.
• Reviewing business processes and procedures, analyse business needs and associated data, identify and assess possible solutions, and define the associated requirements.
• Elaborating the scope and feasibility of solutions and develop the supporting business case.
• Managing change requirements and supporting specifications and provide functional specification and manage acceptance testing.
• Investigating problem and propose solutions by interacting with users, developers and other stakeholders.
• Configuring complex business processes and tasks (where appropriate) within a system for improvement.
• Identify and register risks within their application functional streams.
• Providing input into the development of system training manuals, training plans and present training courses in support of new implementation.
• Configuring (functional) the application as per approved business requirements and align with best practice.

Qualifications

Job requirements

To be considered for this position, candidates must have:

• a Bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Information Management/Technology or an equivalent qualification; and
• five to eight years’ experience within a business analysis environment/application support or project environment.

Technical requirements

• Solid knowledge of workflow management environments; 
• Application configuration and functional support;
• Business analysis;
• SDLC;
• UAT and defect management; 
• Incident, problem and change management;
• Process mapping;
• Functional specification development;
• Application integration;
• Data analysis; and
• System documentation.

Additional requirements include:

• business acumen;
• effective communication;
• judgement and decision making;
• a service and stakeholder focus;
• a drive for results;
• planning and organising;
• problem solving and analysis;
• conceptual thinking;
• building and managing relationships; and 
• teamwork.

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.Apply Now

Job Info

• Job Identification1763
• Job CategoryInformation Technology
• Posting Date2026/07/22, 15:10
• Apply Before2026/08/05, 23:55
• Degree LevelNQF 7:Bachelor’s degree, Advanced Diplomas, Post Graduate Certificate and B-tech
• Job ShiftDay
• Locations Head Office, Pretoria, Gauteng, 0002, ZA

Click here to apply

Building Engineer

Johannesburg, South Africa

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Job Description

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

• Manage and monitor operational, corrective and preventive maintenance as well as the equipment replacement programme at the South African Reserve Bank’s (SARB) Johannesburg Cash Centre, including the documentation and inventory of all systems.           
• Manage the work of all external service providers to ensure compliance with contractual agreements and budgetary requirements.           
• Identify and mitigate the risks associated with building operations and plan, and report accordingly to ensure good governance.     
• Ensure that the design and maintenance of the building systems meet the legislative as well as health and safety requirements.           
• Define and manage the installation of building systems and specify maintenance and operating procedures.
• Manage stakeholders and service level agreements by engaging and developing project contracts with external service providers.     
• Manage and report on funds and budgets allotted to maintenance projects in the cash centre. 
• Develop plans and apply techniques to optimise output and life cycle costs of all buildings and building equipment (systems).
• Drive continuous improvement in workflows and optimise the management technical resources.
• Proactively broaden knowledge of functional area, displaying willingness to make improvements in own work, including methods and practices.     

Manage the performance and development of technical staff.

Qualifications

To be considered for this position, candidates must have: 

• a Bachelor’s degree (NQF7) in Built Environment, Engineering or an equivalent qualification; 
• a qualification in management;  
• registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) or be a candidate thereof; and 
• five to eight years of experience in engineering or building maintenance, with at least two years in a supervisory role.

About Us

About SARB

Primary mandate of the SARB

Section 224 of the Constitution of South Africa states the mandate of the SARB as follows:

The primary object of the South African Reserve Bank is to protect the value of the currency in the interest of balanced and sustainable economic growth in the Republic.

The South African Reserve Bank, in support of its primary objective, must perform its functions independently and without fear, favour or prejudice.

WHAT WE DO

Monetary Policy

The Constitution gives the SARB the mandate to protect the value of the rand. We use interest rates to keep inflation low and steady.

Financial Stability

The SARB has a mandate to protect and enhance financial stability. We identify and mitigate systemic risks that might disrupt the financial system.

Prudential Regulation

The Prudential Authority regulates financial institutions and market infrastructures to promote and enhance their safety and soundness, and support financial stability.

Financial Markets

Open market operations are the main tool we use to implement monetary policy. We manage South Africa’s gold and foreign exchange reserves.

Financial Surveillance

The SARB is responsible for regulating cross-border transactions, preventing the abuse of the financial system and supporting the regulation of financial institutions.

Payments and Settlements

The SARB is responsible for ensuring the safety and soundness of the national payment system, which is the backbone of South Africa’s modern financial system.

Statistics

The SARB provides important economic and financial statistics that present an overview of the economic situation in South Africa.

Research

Research conducted by the SARB focuses on economics, financial stability, banking and emerging trends in finance. Our research supports policy decision-making.

Banknotes and Coin

The SARB has the sole right to make, issue and destroy banknotes and coin in South Africa.

About the Team

Currency Management Department (CMD)

Vision

To be globally respected as a world-class currency management authority

Mission

Our mission is to ensure the availability of a secure national currency in collaboration with the cash industry.

Overall Strategy

Our overall strategy is to maintain public confidence in South Africa’s currency by ensuring its integrity and security through an effective and efficient currency management system optimised with the cash industry. 

Divisions

The Currency Management Department comprises of the following Divisions:

·       Management Support

·       Currency Integrity

·       Supply Chain Management

·       Programme Management

·       Currency Research, Policy and StrategyApply Now

Job Info

• Job Identification1765
• Job CategoryEngineering
• Posting Date2026/07/22, 11:24
• Apply Before2026/08/04, 23:55
• Degree LevelNQF 7:Bachelor’s degree, Advanced Diplomas, Post Graduate Certificate and B-tech
• Job ScheduleFull time
• Job ShiftDay
• Locations 57 Ntemi Piliso Street, Johannesburg, 2001, ZA

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 Applications Technical Specialist (1Finsurv)

Pretoria, South Africa

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Job Description

Brief description

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

Detailed description

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

• Monitor the underlying environments (databases and application servers) to ensure capacity management, systems availability and optimal performance across multiple environments.
• Execute periodic system maintenance (e.g. application and security patches, upgrades, bug fixes, fix system vulnerabilities) in accordance with the set procedures to ensure the reliability and availability of systems.
• Provide second-line support by troubleshooting, investigating incident root causes, input to incident reports and implement preventative measures to avoid recurrences.
• Ensure application quality by reviewing application code, perform dev tests including unit tests and deploy changes for solution provided by vendor (s) and/or development team (s) according to deployment procedures.
• Define business continuity procedures and participate in business continuity plan exercise to ensure system resilience.
• Adhere to change control processes in the implementation of system changes.
• To enhance the solutions through the installation of new features and configuring the solution infrastructure to ensure optimal performance.
• Manage internal and external stakeholder relationships and be a service partner to stakeholders with respect to application support.
• To keep abreast of best practices and technologies related to BSTD as well as ensure application thereof where relevant.
• To support and maintain application maintenance roadmaps.
• To provide reporting and recommendations on solution performance and system availability to senior management and relevant stakeholders. 

Qualifications

Job requirements

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

• a Bachelors’ degree (NQF7) in Computer Science or equivalent.
• five to eight years’ experience within an application support environment performing the same or similar role.

Additional requirements include:

• Working in cross functional teams.
• Working in an Agile or DevOps environment.
• Working experience in supporting OpenShift or any other Kubernetes platform.
• Understanding of Kafka, Informatica (MDM, IICS, IDQ, EDQ and Axon) AppDynamics or similar, GitLab, SonarQube, JFrog, SAST, DAST, SoapUI, Postman and SQL (Oracle/Postgres/Ms SQL Server).
• Understanding of ITIL.
• IT governance, risk and compliance.
• Continuous improvement.
• Continued learning and/or professional development.
• Business continuity and planning.
• Capacity and performance management.
• Technical Analysis and documentation.

DevSecOps practices and CI/CD pipeline development.

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.Apply Now

Job Info

• Job Identification1754
• Job CategoryInformation Technology
• Posting Date2026/07/21, 14:55
• Apply Before2026/08/05, 23:55
• Degree LevelNQF 7:Bachelor’s degree, Advanced Diplomas, Post Graduate Certificate and B-tech
• Job ScheduleFull time
• Job ShiftDay
• Locations Head Office, Pretoria, Gauteng, 0002, ZA

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Project Coordinator

Pretoria, South Africa

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Job Description

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

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

Qualifications

Job requirements

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

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

Additional requirements include:

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

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.

About Us

About SARB

Primary mandate of the SARB

Section 224 of the Constitution of South Africa states the mandate of the SARB as follows:

The primary object of the South African Reserve Bank is to protect the value of the currency in the interest of balanced and sustainable economic growth in the Republic.

The South African Reserve Bank, in support of its primary objective, must perform its functions independently and without fear, favour or prejudice.

WHAT WE DO

Monetary Policy

The Constitution gives the SARB the mandate to protect the value of the rand. We use interest rates to keep inflation low and steady.

Financial Stability

The SARB has a mandate to protect and enhance financial stability. We identify and mitigate systemic risks that might disrupt the financial system.

Prudential Regulation

The Prudential Authority regulates financial institutions and market infrastructures to promote and enhance their safety and soundness, and support financial stability.

Financial Markets

Open market operations are the main tool we use to implement monetary policy. We manage South Africa’s gold and foreign exchange reserves.

Financial Surveillance

The SARB is responsible for regulating cross-border transactions, preventing the abuse of the financial system and supporting the regulation of financial institutions.

Payments and Settlements

The SARB is responsible for ensuring the safety and soundness of the national payment system, which is the backbone of South Africa’s modern financial system.

Statistics

The SARB provides important economic and financial statistics that present an overview of the economic situation in South Africa.

Research

Research conducted by the SARB focuses on economics, financial stability, banking and emerging trends in finance. Our research supports policy decision-making.

Banknotes and Coin

The SARB has the sole right to make, issue and destroy banknotes and coin in South Africa.

About the Team

Corporate Services Department (CSD)Apply Now

Job Info

• Job Identification1692
• Job CategoryAdministration
• Posting Date2026/06/22, 10:54
• Degree LevelNQF 6: National Diploma and Advanced Certificate
• Job ScheduleFull time
• Job ShiftDay
• Locations Head Office, Pretoria, Gauteng, 0002, ZA

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