Divisional Head: Data Management and Analytics at South African Reserve Bank

Brief Description        

• The main purpose of this position is to provide managerial leadership and strategic direction in the areas of data management and analytics in support of the financial stability mandate of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB).

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

• Provide managerial leadership, thought leadership, strategic direction and manage the daily operations of the division.
• Establish and maintain strategic partnerships with internal and external stakeholders with a focus on the information and data requirements for macroprudential policy and financial stability.
• Develop and drive the data management strategy for the Financial Stability Department (FinStab), including the development of frameworks to ensure fit-for-purpose information technology (IT) solutions and the application of methodologies in line with international best practices.
• Oversee strategic initiatives for FinStab's development and maturing of data management, closing data gaps, ensuring efficient data collection, sharing, analysis and automating the compilation of standardised reports to internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop an engagement framework to ensure cross-functional synergy within FinStab as well as in relation to other SARB departments and external stakeholders.
• Represent FinStab on pertinent decision-making committees with regard to data management to advance the FinStab agenda.
• Participate in international data management forums to ensure adherence and contribute to international standards.
• Validate data management principles throughout the financial stability value chain to ensure the quality of the data.
• Compile and manage a budget for the division and ensure expenditure within limits.
• Ensure that institutional risks are identified, assessed and that adequate and effective risk mitigating measures are implemented.
• Manage the performance and development of staff, direct human resources activities including approval of human resources plans or activities, and promote and support career management and development.

Job Requirements        
To be considered for this position, candidates must have:

• a Master’s degree in Data Management, Information Technology, Computer Science, Statistics or Economics; and
• 10 to 12 years’ job-related experience in economic statistics and data management, of which 3 to 5 years must be in a managerial position.

Additional requirements include:

• ability to manage a small and specialised team;
• strong results orientation, with enthusiasm, drive and energy to deliver;
• in-depth knowledge of international data governance protocols;
• knowledge of information governance;
• good understanding of data management and data security;
• in-depth knowledge of metadata management;
• the ability to provide direction and alignment in an unstructured environment that requires flexibility and adaptability;
• ability to build and maintain networks;
• advanced problem-solving and analytical skills;
• proven facilitation and presentation skills;
• excellent interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills; and
• proficiency in the use of Microsoft (MS) Office products such as MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.