Detailed description

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


Implement project risk management framework, methodology and templates to ensure a standard approach to managing project risks across the SARB Group.
Perform quality reviews on project risk assessments conducted for projects outside of the executive portfolio (tier 2 projects and... below).
Provide project risk management input into the enterprise-wide project management framework and the project management system(s).
Facilitate risk assessments for tier 2 projects and ensure that risk response plans are executed.
Facilitate risk assessments on cross-cutting risks identified across the tier 2 project portfolio.
Monitor and ensure that risk response plans are executed by the risk owners at the appropriate time.
Analyse and understand the SARB’s environment (internal and external) to support and guide the identification of risks and opportunities to enable decision-making.
Prepare presentations and reports on portfolio, programme and project risks for the relevant governance forums and committees (both hub and spoke).
Conduct onboarding and refresher training for the project management community on related risk frameworks.
Develop project risk awareness campaigns to educate stakeholders and influence behaviour, and drive the importance of effective risk management practices within the project community.
Identify and coordinate project risk management training needs across the SARB Group and conduct related training.
Analyse risk data and information on the various project risk registers to identify trends and commonalities and create qualitative risk reporting and derive reliable business intelligence/insights for management to enable decision-making.
Communicate risk management strategies throughout the organisation as well as the importance of adhering to risk management policies.
Work closely with project management stakeholders to provide support and information for the various project-related forums, meetings and steering committees.
Consolidate, maintain and report on the project risk issues, including across the subsidiaries.
Research and benchmark leading risk management processes and developments and propose improvements accordingly.


Job requirements

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


a Bachelor’s degree in Auditing, Project Management or Risk Management, or any other relevant NQF 7 degree; and
at least five to seven years’ relevant experience in the auditing, project management or risk management field. more

Detailed description

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


Guide and facilitate strategic HR processes such as performance management, organisation development, talent management, leadership development, diversity, workforce planning and succession planning within client departments.
Manage end-to-end recruitment for roles at all levels,... to attract and hire top talent.
Guide and facilitate the end-to-end Performance Management (PM) process as well as provide training to client departments where necessary.
Support the implementation of talent development plans to enhance capabilities and oversee succession planning to ensure a pipeline of future talent.
Facilitate the job analysis and profiling process within functions of the client department, for the purpose of design or redesign of functional structures and jobs in line with organisational requirements.
Provide guidance in relation to Rewards in line with relevant policies and guidelines.
Facilitate Employee Relations (ER) matters of varying complexity to conclusion, pre-empt and mitigate related risk.
Champion and apply change management principles in implementing HR interventions and foster a positive and inclusive organisational culture within the client departments.
Facilitate the implementation of HR policies, processes and procedures, create awareness as needed, and ensure compliance thereof.
Collaborate with leaders to understand their strategic objectives and challenges and develop and implement HR strategies that align these objectives.
Ensure fair and consistent application of people management practices within client departments.
Identify emerging HR trends and potential risks and advise on the potential impact on the business as well as provide input into action plans to address emergent issues.
Gather relevant HR data, analyse it, and leverage insights to inform decision-making through reporting.


Job requirements

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


A minimum of a B degree (NQF 7) in Human Resources Management/Social Sciences/Business Administration OR any other relevant qualification:
A minimum of 5 – 8 years of experience in Human Resources Management.


Additional requirements include:


Industry, organisational and business awareness knowledge and skill.
HR strategy knowledge and skill.
Organisational design knowledge and skill.
HR transformation knowledge and skill.
Change management knowledge and skill.
Talent planning and acquisition knowledge and skill.
Reward and recognition knowledge and skill.
Employee relations knowledge and skill.
HR reporting knowledge and skill. more

Detailed description

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


  Prepare and provide accurate and reliable data and information products in support of strategic decisions.
Discover data by applying data discovery mechanisms in order to establish the datasets within the South African Reserve Bank (SARB).
Identify the data profiles of the... datasets discovered in order to determine their completeness and compliance as well as for the purpose of inventory management.
Establish relationships between data elements and their impact on the business.
Understand the business requirements, and address matters of data completeness and data quality. 
Conduct analysis in order to track the dataset life cycle from its initial generation to its eventual archival and/or deletion.
Conduct data analysis in order to determine the various categories of data and information. 
Conduct data analysis in order to determine the importance of the data to the business and the probability of reuse. 
Produce regular reports and provide status updates as well as information for the business domain. 
Develop and manage stakeholder relations effectively to promote data management across the organisation.
Support reliable decision making and appropriate data usage.
Provide input as data transitions from source to destination.


Qualifications

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


a Bachelors (NQF 7) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Data Science, or an equivalent qualification; and
a minimum of five to eight years’ experience job-related experience within the data analysis environment


Additional requirements include:


capacity and performance management. 
Microsoft data and analytics technology stack (including Power BI, Fabric)
Ralph Kimball dimensional modelling
Business Intelligence semantic layer
Data governance more

Detailed description

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


  Implement the SARB’s microprudential regulation and supervision strategic objectives. 
Analyse the relevance and appropriateness of developments in international standards as they impact the mandate of the Prudential Authority (PA). 
Administer and implement prudential policy... and prudential policy tools. 
Design and implement cooperation and collaboration mechanisms with the SARB to support financial stability. 
Conduct research based on international best practices and practices in other jurisdictions that are similar to the South African insurance market to better inform the development of a robust insurance regulatory framework for the South African insurance market. 
Analyse domestic and global regulations and their impact in the field of insurance.
Monitor the implementation of global insurance prudential policy frameworks and their impact on local insurance regulatory frameworks.
Develop and/or refine insurance regulatory frameworks and insurance policy position instruments within the PA’s mandate.
Participate in industry engagement sessions as well as engagements with other financial sector regulators and internal stakeholders in the development of insurance regulatory frameworks for the PA.
Administer and implement prudential policy and prudential policy tools. 
Design and implement cooperation and collaboration mechanisms with the SARB to support financial stability. 
Draft regulatory frameworks and policy instruments.
Represent South Africa and influence international standard-setting bodies. 
Support senior team members in representing the PA in Parliament and other forums on policy matters and legislation related to insurance. 
Adopt and tailor international standards to suit South African requirements, ensuring they are fit for purpose and compliant with international criteria. 
Be a custodian of the PA Policy Panel and related governance processes, including the secretariat functions, which ultimately report to the Prudential Committee of the PA. 
Coordinate and finalise international surveys. 
Provide input into the regulatory strategy for the PA to fulfil its functions and objectives as stipulated in the Financial Sector Regulation Act 9 of 2017 (FSR Act). 
Draft and assist in maintaining memorandums of understanding with other financial sector regulators such as the Financial Sector Conduct Authority, National Credit Regulator, Financial Intelligence Centre and the SARB. 
Brief divisional heads, heads of department (HoDs), the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Governor and deputy governors on policy positions regarding specialised topics related to insurance. 
Represent the PA at various public forums such as training, lectures and conferences. 
Coordinate the PA’s ‘house view’ in collaboration with the SARB and other regulators. 
Conduct and coordinate ad hoc research on prudential-related topics. 
Draft speeches for the HoDs, CEO, Governor and deputy governors on specialist topics. 
Prepare briefings on specialist topics for the CEO, Governor, deputy governors and HoDs to represent the PA/SARB view locally and internationally. 
Assist with the implementation of all future microprudential matters within the mandate of the PA. 


Job requirements

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


a postgraduate qualification in Law, Finance, Economics or an equivalent qualification; and
a minimum of five to eight years’ experience in conducting policy-related research, drafting regulatory instruments or formulating policy, with strong analytical skills in a relevant field.


The following would be an added advantage:


practical experience within the insurance regulatory environment; and
practical experience in conducting research, and proven drafting and analytical skills in the financial sector.
knowledge of the financial sector, specifically insurance core principles, the Insurance Act 18 of 2017, FSR Act, and solvency assessment and management, including insurance prudential supervision; more

Detailed description

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


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


Job requirements

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


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

Detailed description

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


Develop a comprehensive project plan by defining project goals, scope, objectives and deliverables.
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to establish the project scope and design.
Create and manage the project budget, estimate costs, allocate resources and track... expenditure.
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to obtain cost estimates, negotiate contracts and ensure project success.
Conduct comprehensive risk assessments to identify potential risks and challenges for construction projects or programmes, and implement risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans to safeguard the progress of the projects or programmes.
Mitigate construction project or programme risks to minimise disruptions to the construction projects or programmes.
Implement quality control processes and procedures to ensure adherence to construction project or programme specifications.
Conduct regular inspections and quality audits to monitor construction activities and materials.
Lead and manage the external and internal project teams for the successful delivery of construction projects or programmes.
Motivate and inspire the team to achieve construction project or programme goals and maintain productivity.
Maintain and track accurate, comprehensive documentation for construction projects or programmes, including contracts, permits and progress reports.
Produce regular progress reports and provide updates to internal and external stakeholders.


Job requirements

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


a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) in the Built Environment or an equivalent qualification; 
compulsory registration with the South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP) as a professional/candidate Project Manager; and
a minimum of five to seven years’ experience in construction project management environment. more

Detailed description

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


Conduct and integrate research into emerging or changing domestic legislation, international financial regulatory trends and changes, case law and other legal matters affecting the SARB, PA and Insurance sector.
Proactively identify, address and manage... potential legal risks within the SARB and the PA.
Take responsibility for monitoring, reviewing and commenting on local and international legislation, regulation and policies that have an impact on the mandate of the SARB and the PA, and advise senior management and other stakeholders on any developments.
Steer legal processes for internal clients on complex legal challenges and disputes affecting their operations. 
Provide legal advice, opinions and guidance to the SARB and the PA on the current legislative framework, on supervisory action, supervisory challenges and optimal regulatory action.
Participate in negotiations to draft, vet and amend multi-party agreements on relevant positions, policies, principles, litigation matters and regulatory action matters, in respect of the SARB Group, PA and insurance sector.
Initiate legislative amendments or review drafts of new legislation in accordance with standard policies and procedures to address specific concerns of the SARB and the PA.
Lead special projects to ensure that mandated and informed positions are developed and presented to stakeholders.
Support and maintain strong professional relationships with panel attorneys’ firms and manage complex litigation in accordance with standard policies and procedures in conjunction with panel firms.
Take responsibility for addressing issues pertaining to relevant legislation applicable to the SARB and the PA.
Represent the department, the SARB and the PA on national, regional and international committees and report on, and provide guidance, advice and legal opinions to, the above-mentioned committees.
Participate in various relevant legal practice groups of the LSD as a member or as lead.
Contribute to and support the strategic objectives of LSD and the SARB Group.
Provide regular updates and progress reports on all instructions for the purpose of management information, consistency of application of legislation/opinion to manage reputational and legal risk.
Institutionalise processes to enhance efficiencies within the SARB and the PA.
Coach, transfer knowledge, mentor and develop legal counsel.


Job requirements

To be considered for this position, candidates must:


have an LLB degree or an equivalent appropriate legal qualification and preferably LLM. 
be an admitted attorney, advocate or a corporate lawyer within a corporate or insurance legal environment or and insurance legal practice; and
have 8‒10 years’ experience as a practicing attorney, advocate or in-house legal counsel with a specific focus on insurance.


The following will be an added advantage:


Admission as an Attorney or an Advocate of the High Court
experience in pension regulation
a solid record in leading and closing complex projects
experience in company law more

Detailed description

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


Contribute to the development of the departmental strategy and take responsibility for the division’s operational plan.
Plan and prioritise work to achieve the division’s objectives and manage the use of resources to increase efficiency, as required.
Lead the division in... developing, reviewing and implementing the framework, guidelines and procedures for the consistent enforcement of regulatory instruments in respect of PA-regulated financial institutions. 
Lead the division in developing, reviewing and implementing a resolution framework for non-systemically significant financial institutions regulated and supervised by the PA. 
Instil a pre-emptive, risk-based and outcomes-focused approach to enforcement and resolution.
Manage the development and refinements to the PA Regulatory Action Committee’s (PARAC) terms of reference and procedures to ensure optimal functioning of the PARAC, as and when required. 
Lead and drive the delivery of work in the division relating to assessing the appropriateness of recommended sanctions and enforcement decisions to enable effective decision-making by the PARAC.
Recommend an appropriate resolution strategy in respect of financial institutions in financial distress, in collaboration with relevant stakeholders and in accordance with applicable financial sector laws. 
Lead and direct engagements with external stakeholders for monitoring international and domestic developments, and assess their relevance and applicability to the work of the division.
Establish and maintain strategic direction and focus within the division, ensuring alignment with the South African Reserve Bank’s (SARB) mandate as well as compliance with relevant frameworks and legislation.
Contribute to the PA and SARB’s strategic initiatives, especially those with a direct impact on the division, and encourage collaboration within the division, the department and across the other PA departments. 
Direct and coordinate the division’s budget, governance, control and risk management activities to maximise efficiency and effectiveness as well as ensure that risks are identified, assessed and mitigated timeously.
Manage the performance and development of direct reports, create a performance culture in the division, and promote and support career management and development. 
Monitor, evaluate and report on the division’s performance outputs and achievements.
Lead change by creating and maintaining a culture that reflects the SARB’s values and promotes diversity and inclusion in the workplace.


Job requirements

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


a postgraduate degree (NQF 8) in Law, Compliance, Risk Management, Finance, Auditing or Accounting, or an equivalent qualification; and 
a minimum of 10 to 12 years’ experience in financial sector regulation or in a similar environment, with at least five years’ experience in a managerial role. more

Job Description

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


Make suggestions for the refinement of relevant policies, processes and systems to ensure that the management support function is aligned with departmental needs. 
Manage the delivery of the team’s output, including but not limited to the provision of management information; internal... audits; governance, risk and compliance management; facilities management; information and communications technology (ICT) requirements; financial administration; and general administration.
Oversee the planning, organising and managing of departmental events to ensure their smooth execution.
Clarify roles and responsibilities as well as optimise and manage resources.
Oversee health and safety within the department, including the maintenance of the department’s business continuity processes, emergency evacuation plans and the training of health and safety representatives.
Represent the department on various committees, where required. 
Fulfil the line management function pertaining to the development and performance of the team. 
Manage relationships and lead engagements with internal and external stakeholders at various levels of seniority. 
Provide guidance and implement changes to effectively manage facilities, venues, business continuity management, logistics, training administration, procurement and vendor management, and financial management.
Coordinate and facilitate the strategic scorecard management process and support the effective monitoring, measurement and reporting on the department’s strategy.
Coordinate divisional operational plans and projects using the Plan-Build-Run framework to enhance cross-departmental collaboration.
Support the Head of Department in addressing overall operational challenges to ensure the smooth functioning of the department. 
Identify process inefficiencies, risks and internal control deficiencies within the business and management support services function and implement mitigation measures. 


Qualifications

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


a minimum of an Honours degree in Business Administration or an equivalent qualification; and
at least eight to 10 years’ experience within a management support environment, with a minimum of two to five years’ people management experience. more

Job Description

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


Ensure FSD complies with the relevant risk and compliance management policies, frameworks, methodologies and processes and develop templates to ensure a standard approach to managing risks within FSD. 
Perform quality reviews on risk assessments conducted within FSD. 
Provide FSD risk... management input into the enterprise-wide project management framework and the project management system(s). 
Facilitate risk and compliance assessments for FSD and ensure that risk response plans are executed. 
Facilitate risk assessments on cross-cutting risks identified across the FSD. 
Monitor and track risk response plans to ensure that they are executed by the risk owners at the appropriate time.
Monitor legislative/regulatory changes with a potential impact on FSD’s business processes.
Log and report FSD risk incidents on SARB’s centralised risk incident tool and monitor the related action plans.
Analyse and understand the FSD environment (internal and external) to support and guide the identification of risks and opportunities to enable decision making. 
Prepare presentations and reports on portfolio, programme and project risks for the relevant governance forums and committees (both hub and spoke). 
Conduct onboarding and refresher training for the FSD management on related risk frameworks. 
Develop risk awareness campaigns, in consultation with the RMCD, to educate stakeholders and influence behaviour and drive the importance of effective risk management practices within FSD.
Identify and coordinate risk management training needs across FSD and conduct related training. 
Analyse risk data and information on the FSD risk registers to identify trends and commonalities and create qualitative risk reporting and derive reliable business intelligence/insights for management to enable decision making. 
Communicate, throughout the department, risk management strategies as well as the importance of adhering to risk management policies. 
Work closely with FSD management to provide support and information for the various meetings and committees.
Consolidate, maintain and report on the FSD risk assessments outcomes and issues.
Research and benchmark leading risk and compliance management processes and developments and propose improvements accordingly. 
Act as the central point of contact between FSD business, the RMCD and other specialised risk disciplines such as cyber and physical security risk as well as communication and dissemination of risk-related information.
Utilise the available risk management, compliance and audit tools to monitor and report on related issues to ensure sound governance. 
Facilitate business impact and business continuity plan assessments and coordinate incident response and recovery. 
Assist with other risk and compliance-related duties on an ad hoc or project basis, as requested by management. 
Keep abreast with developments in risk and compliance and ensure application thereof and update applicable documents. 


Qualifications

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


a Bachelors degree in Auditing, Risk Management (NQF 7) or equivalent; 
five to seven years’ relevant experience in the auditing or risk management field;
a Chartered Accountant (South Africa) (CA (SA)) qualification would be an added advantage. more

Detailed description

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


Define the project scope/brief and work breakdown structure in collaboration with key stakeholders to ensure a common understanding of deliverables and the approach.
Produce comprehensive project management plans that include scope, quality, risks, time, cost, human resources,... procurement, integration and communication and confirm that these knowledge areas are regularly updated and maintained.
Ensure that all project documentation, deliverables and reports, including closeout documents, are produced, approved and filed.
Identify and manage project risks, constraints and changes.
Establish and manage relationships with all stakeholders, role players and service providers to ensure commitment to a common goal.
Establish and effectively manage a multidisciplinary project team throughout the project life cycle, clearly defining the roles and responsibilities of project team members for the delivery of project outputs.
Direct and coordinate activities of project resources to ensure the progress of projects are according to the approved schedule, the expected deliverables, within budget and to specification and quality standards.


Job requirements

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


a degree in Commerce or Information and Communication Technology or an equivalent NQF 7 qualification;
a minimum of five to eight years’ experience in project management in the financial sector or compliance environment; 
sound knowledge of project management methodologies, project cost management, contract and service management and project management legislation; and
a postgraduate qualification in project management will be an added advantage. more

Detailed description

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


Apply a structured change management approach and methodology for the people impact of implementing organisational projects as developed by the PA. 
Influence and participate in pre-planning activities and provide change management input to ensure change-related impacts are... considered when planning the approaches of multiple projects. 
Diagnose, design, develop, integrate and assess change plans and execute deliverables aligned to the project plans of multiple projects. 
Conduct assessments (readiness, impact and training) of multiple projects and analyse and interpret the results thereof, providing recommendations/interventions and reports and executing approved interventions to assist stakeholder decision-making. 
Develop and implement a comprehensive stakeholder engagement and communication, leadership alignment and resistance management plans that are aligned to the project plans for multiple projects. 
Review and prioritise existing training plans across multiple projects and identify gaps therein, develop and implement an appropriate training plan, assess the impact of training and provide recommendations. 
Prioritise the delivery of change initiatives to manage change saturation and the risks and dependencies of multiple projects. 
Develop analytical change reports, identify goals and metrics and make recommendations to guide, advise and influence decision-making.
Administer a monitoring system that tracks the adoption, utilisation and proficiency of individual changes. 
Coach business owners, managers and teams through change. 
Determine the impact of change management initiatives, identify gaps and develop alternative strategies and interventions as needed. 
Facilitate the development of the post-implementation model and support, and communicate this to stakeholders. 


Job requirements

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


a Bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) in Behavioural Science, Communications or a related field; 
a minimum of five to eight years’ work experience; 
relevant change management certification; 
change management theory and practice; and
change management consulting experience on projects in a multi-functional organisation. more

Detailed description

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


Conduct supervisory oversight of designated banks, banking groups, banking subsidiaries and branches of designated banks (collectively referred to as ‘banks’).
Analyse and assess the strategies and business models of banks.
Analyse and assess the business portfolios of... banks.
Analyse and form a supervisory view of the risks banks are facing and the impact thereof on their risk profiles.
Analyse and assess the adequacy and appropriateness of business and risk management practices applied by banks as well as the alignment thereof with industry best practices.
Analyse and assess the evolving economic and operating environment and the impact thereof on banks’ risk profiles.
Identify and monitor emerging risks and the potential impact thereof on the banking sector and individual banks, in particular.
Develop and apply analytical methods to analyse and interpret risk-based regulatory data submissions.
Assess compliance with the Banks Act 94 of 1990 (Banks Act), the Regulations relating to Banks (Regulations) and the Financial Sector Regulation Act 9 of 2017 (FSR Act).
Prepare detailed reports based on the outcome of the analysis performed.
Prepare detailed formal feedback to banks following on-site reviews and prudential meetings held with banks’ management, executives, boards and board subcommittees.
Plan, arrange, prepare for and conduct on-site reviews and prudential meetings with banks’ management, executives, boards and board subcommittees.
Present the outcome of ongoing analysis and supervisory assessments to senior management of the Prudential Authority and representatives of banks.
Maintain permanent electronic records in respect of banks.
Mange correspondence pertaining to banks.
Undertake ad hoc projects as assigned by management. 


Job requirements

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


a postgraduate qualification in Accounting, Banking, Economics, Finance, Risk Management or a relevant equivalent qualification; and
up to two years’ relevant working experience in a regulatory environment or financial sector. more

Detailed description

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


 Take responsibility for driving business analysis initiatives from initiation to implementation on projects of low/medium risk with a cycle of up to 12 months.        
 Facilitate workshops independently and consult with business owners and stakeholders in respect of problem... definitions and the identification of business requirements/needs.
Review business processes and procedures, analyse business needs and associated data, identify and assess possible solutions, and define the associated requirements.
Elaborate the scope and feasibility of solutions and develop the supporting business case.
Manage change requirements and supporting specifications.
Investigate problems and propose solutions by interacting with users, developers and other stakeholders.
Develop manuals and plans, and present training courses in support of implementation.
Stay abreast of changes to analytical tools and methodologies, identify opportunities to improve and standardise work processes, and apply these in the course of own work.


Job requirements

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


a minimum of an Honours degree (NQF 8) in Information Technology or Computer Science ; and
five to eight years’ job-related experience within the business analysis environment. more

Detailed description

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


Plan and allocate work, supervise quality and facilitate delivery of the section-specific outputs.
Plan, coordinate and supervise work performed by the Document and Courier Services and the Shuttle Services teams to ensure that all service requirements are delivered in accordance... with the agreed customer service level standards and applicable legislation.
Monitor driver behaviour reports to ensure that the drivers adhere to the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (AARTO) guidelines and that all reported incidents/accidents are attended to.
Supervise and coordinate the processes and activities for the receipt and capturing of damaged and counterfeit banknotes received through the mailing room.
Monitor the performance of courier suppliers by ensuring that the agreed service level standard is adhered to and ensure that all escalations are addressed and resolved.
Lead and coordinate the implementation of the courier hand-held devices in collaboration with the South African Reserve Bank’s (SARB) Business Solutions and Technology Department (asset management) and Group Security Management Department.
Manage all resources and associated systems to ensure continuous service availability to the end users.
Compile and provide reports, including monthly trends analysis, number of mail and courier service requests received, and number of parcels received for local and international deliveries, to enable decision-making. 
Monitor and manage the performance of the courier contractor according to the service level agreement.
Ensure adherence to controls and that tasks (including queries and disputes) are performed within established practices and given processes, while maintaining compliance with standards, policies and related guidelines.
Provide input into the section’s annual budget and resources planning.
Recommend improvements to systems, processes and service standards.
Fulfil the team leadership function pertaining to on-the-job training development and performance of the team.
Manage stakeholder and customer relations related to the document handling, courier and shuttle services.


Job requirements

To be considered for this position, candidates must have:


a minimum of a three-year Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Bachelor of Commerce degree (NQF 7) in Business Management, or an equivalent qualification; and 
a minimum of five to seven years of experience in a client services environment with at least two years supervisory experience. more

Detailed description

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


Plan, prioritise and allocate work for the team, using discretion in defining and prioritising tasks.
Receive web-based external applications from Authorised Dealers (ADs) and Authorised Dealers with limited authority (ADLAs).
Reroute workflows on the 1FinSurv system, as... needed.
Review metadata captured by administrators on relevant systems and ensure accuracy of information.
Supervise the timely routing of web-based and expedited applications to the appropriate divisions within FinSurv and publish finalised responses to stakeholders.
Supervise the quality of all general correspondence and official documents for FinSurv, ensuring alignment with the South African Reserve Bank’s language and corporate identity standards.
Approve new and updated templates.
Supervise administrative tasks related to the teams’ function, including the maintenance of files that document activities, record-keeping and submissions to external stakeholders.
Engage with relevant internal and external stakeholders (ADs and ADLAs), demonstrating a service orientation and the ability to convey and explain information fluently.
Monitor, track and report on information and statistics produced by the Section.
Act as a systems administrator for the document management and web-based systems in order to contribute towards the overall security of these systems.
Ensure adherence to established practices, given processes, rules and regulations, ensuring compliance with standards, policies and other guidelines in executing own tasks.
Identify, evaluate and resolve defined, routine and new problems within a familiar context (i.e. addressing system-related issues, stakeholder complaint management and continuous process improvement), applying solutions based on relevant evidence and procedures, while demonstrating an understanding of the consequences.
Propose and implement the refinement and continuous improvement of systems, tools, controls, methods and processes within the administration area.
Manage the performance and developmental needs of the team.


Qualifications

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


a National Diploma in Administration or an equivalent NQF 6 qualification; 
a minimum of five to seven years’ experience in administration or shared services environment; and
supervisory experience (an added advantage). more

Detailed description

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


Define own work plan using own discretion, ensuring alignment with departmental and functional work plans.
Design and build quality IT solutions according to approved business requirements and in line with governance frameworks.
Deliver quality IT solutions through development,... integration, testing and deployment, according to the approved design specifications and within agreed timelines.
Ensure total quality of an IT solution by contributing to the compilation of standards and improved processes, and by ensuring that the approved processes and standards are followed.
Consistently provide IT solution maintenance and support within the designated area, thereby ensuring business continuity in line with the agreed service standards.
Stay updated with developments in information and communications technology (ICT) and within specialised area of technology to develop and design the most appropriate IT solution within the area of responsibility.
Comply with the expected standards and procedures for the completion of the tasks/activities.
Actively participate as a team member and support the team in achieving goals.
Share knowledge with team members.
Engage with the internal and external user community to ensure that business benefits are realised. 


Job requirements

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


a Bachelor of Information Technology degree (NQF 7) or an equivalent qualification; 
Java certification;
two to five years’ experience in IT development;
two to three years’ experience in programming and design in a Java JEE/J2EE environment, including Spring Framework and Spring Boot;
one to three years’ experience with JavaScript frameworks (Angular, React) as well as programming and designing Oracle databases;


one to three years’ experience in developing RESTful APIs and Calypso-specific development, including experience on version 16 or latest, covering operations such as:


knowledge of Calypso architecture and deployment;
custom enhancements;
system settings; and
general Calypso maintenance such as monitoring logs, tracking performance, stopping and starting the application, and deploying changes;
one to three years’ experience in Calypso configuration, including solid experience on version 16 or latest, covering workflow configuration, accounting, scheduled tasks and end-of-day, booking of trades, confirmation and settlements; and
basic Linux skills. more

Detailed description

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


Provide technical expertise as input into cloud security capabilities and appropriate controls for departmental/SARB Group projects to contribute towards business objectives.
Provide operational and management support through effective reporting and dashboard creation where... relevant.
Design and deploy industry-aligned cloud security solutions to meet business requirements.
Use and maintain cloud security technologies to identify potential security issues across technologies, solutions and applications within the SARB Group.
Respond to minor security breaches by implementing operational countermeasures, including making technical configuration changes.
Support the investigation and containment of major incidents using advanced information.
Innovate, design and implement opportunities for improvements/enhancements, integration, consolidation and automation to ensure cost-effective and optimal use of CSO technology and resources in support of protecting business solutions.
Research and keep abreast of new and changing cloud and cybersecurity technologies and architectures.
Scan the external threat landscape and identify vulnerabilities within SARB Group solutions and assist solution owners with remediation activities relating to ever-evolving cyber threats.   
Provide technical input into addressing audit findings, penetration tests, threat intelligence-based ethical red teaming (TIBER) and other risk assessments. 
Work closely with the governance teams to develop policies, standards and a Group Cybersecurity Strategy.
Attend to service and incident requests and ensure the resolution thereof within agreed service level standards.


Job requirements

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


a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology (IT) (NQF 7) or an equivalent qualification;
relevant cybersecurity certifications such as CompTIA CASP+; and
5-7 years of job-related experience in a security operations environment and related systems (e.g.  Active Directory; Cloud Access Security Broker; database activity monitoring; endpoint detection and response; security information and event management; security orchestration, automation and response; vulnerability assessment; scanners; Azure; and Entra.


The following will be an added advantage:


technology-specific cybersecurity certifications. more

Detailed description

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


Prepare and provide accurate and reliable data and information in support of strategic decisions across corporate services and built environment domains.
Acquire new data sources in order to enable effective departmental decision making for CSD’s projects or operations, including... those related to facilities, engineering, and the built environment.
Create and maintain consistent meta data in a manner that allows for clear and unambiguous data definition and meets legislative, quality and security requirements.
Create and maintain business metadata for published data sources to ensure that it is easily discoverable and meaningful to information consumers.
Prepare relevant data for appropriate consumers in the SARB Group and relevant stakeholders and monitor the published data sources for usage/relevance/quality feedback.
Ensure that the assigned data element is current and does not conflict with other data elements in the metadata registry and ensure consistency in data usage across various systems.
Proactively identify and resolve data integrity and quality issues.
Stay current with developments in all functional areas relevant to information management and ensure appropriate application thereof.
Propose and implement the refinement and continuous improvement of systems, tools, methods and processes in own area.
Collaborate with technical support staff and analysts to ensure data readiness for dashboards, reports, and operational insights.
Support data onboarding and training for departmental users engaging with the digital twin or smart building interfaces.


Job requirements

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


a Bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) in information technology, computer science, mathematics OR equivalent; and
at least five to eight years’ job-related experience within the relevant environment. more

Detailed description

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


Collaborate closely with internal teams to understand their needs, to ensure alignment and timely delivery of solutions.
Translate business requirements into detailed technical specifications. 
Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs.
Design and develop form solutions... using the AEM Forms.
Lead projects by contributing to project planning, estimations, resource allocation, risk identification and developing effective mitigation strategies.
Ensure technical feasibility and seamless integration with other systems.
Improve, continually, applications to achieve optimal performance, speed and scalability.
Develop, maintain and enforce application of high-quality standards throughout the development lifecycle.
Diagnose, troubleshoot and resolve functional and technical issues as they arise.
Provide expert-level guidance and support on AEM best practices, ensuring efficient and effective use of the platform.
Provide knowledge transfer and training to team members to build internal expertise.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement, promoting innovation and efficiency.
Document key processes, knowledge and best practices for future reference and team development.


Job requirements

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


an Honours degree (NQF 8 equivalent) in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Development or a related field; and
8−10 years’ working experience, with at least 5 years of extensive experience in digital transformation projects, particularly with AEM Forms.


The following will be an added advantage: 


AEM Forms Developer certificate or other relevant AEM certification;
experience in AEM as cloud service; and
experience leading a development team. more