Current Vacancies at South African Reserve Bank

Detailed description

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

• Engage in short-term planning and perform tasks against work plans formulated in collaboration with the team leader/manager. 
• Perform general administration in support of departmental operations, including but not limited to correspondence, records management, data capturing and document processing (typing/formatting). 
• Perform administrative tasks in support of the department’s financial administration as requested by the team leader/manager, including obtaining vendor information, processing invoices, procuring good/services and ensuring the timely submission of accurate payment information.
• Support the team leader/manager in his/her role as the department’s training, facilities, information and communications technology (ICT) and fixed assets representative by ensuring the effective management of departmental facilities requirements and resources. 
• Perform the administration as well as the preparation and distribution of departmental publications and marketing material, including the PA Annual Report, licence certificates, and so forth.
• Assist in the coordination of the risk management and internal audit processes for the departments.
• Engage effectively with stakeholders both within and outside the departments to support the departments’ objectives.
• Perform administrative duties on an ad hoc or project basis as requested by the team leader/manager.
• Perform work independently within established practices, given processes, rules and regulations, ensuring compliance with standards, policies and other guidelines in executing own tasks.
• Diagnose problems and choose/modify routines to deal with them, displaying the ability to provide solutions for problems within a defined context. 
• Willingly address any gaps in own performance of tasks and activities against the required standards.

Qualifications

Job requirements

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

• a Higher Certificate (NQF 5) in Administration, Risk and Compliance, Governance or Records Management, or an equivalent qualification; and 
• a minimum of one to three years’ experience in a management support environment. 

knowledge and understanding of:

• industry, organisational and business awareness; 
• quality assurance; 
• continuous improvement; 
• continuous learning and/or professional development;   
• business continuity planning; 
• administration strategy and planning; 
• legislation, governance, risk and compliance;    
• administration information management’ 
• administration reporting;
• cost administration; 
• administration-specific inventory management; 
• client-centric focus;
• service and stakeholder focus;
• the ability to work in a team;
• interpersonal sensitivity;
• a drive for results;
• problem-solving and analytical skills; 
• verbal and written communication skills; and
• a learning focus.

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Detailed description

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

• Plan and execute business analysis and quality testing activities.
• Facilitate workshops and consult with business owners and other stakeholders to understand business objectives, drivers, functions and structures as well as to identify business requirements.
• Review business processes and procedures, analyse business requirements/needs and associated data, and identify possible solutions.
• Analyse the feasible solution options, recommend viable solutions, validate these with stakeholders, and develop the supporting business cases.
• Manage stakeholder relationships to ensure the delivery of high-quality service and fit-for-purpose solutions.
• Develop systems training material and training plans and present training courses in support of new application functions.
• Consult with business and technical stakeholders to elicit, analyse, communicate, document and validate requirements for changes to business processes or systems requirements.
• Participate in the creation, maintenance and execution of testing and quality plans, and application benchmarks to ensure the correct product testing approach.
• Develop progress and quality reports (encapsulating test results and statistics) to support the final approval for the implementation of the solution.
• Help identify likely product quality problems ahead of time and assist in potential requirement and process changes.
• Stay abreast of changes to analytical tools and methodologies and identify opportunities to improve and standardise work processes and apply these in the course of own work.

Qualifications

Job requirements

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

• a Bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) in Information Technology (IT) or an equivalent qualification;
• a relevant Business Analysis certificate;
• five to eight years’ experience within the business analysis environment; and 
• at least three years’ experience in test analysis and execution.

The following would be an added advantage:

• an International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB) foundation certificate would be an added advantage.

Additional requirements include:

knowledge and skill in:

• industry, organisational and business awareness;
• quality assurance;
• continuous improvement;
• continued learning and professional development;
• business analysis practices, methodologies and tools; and 
• IT enablement legislation and governance, risk and compliance.

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Detailed description

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

• Provide input into the development of the change management framework and leading practice change tools and ensure the consistent and accurate implementation thereof.
• Lead the application of a structured change management approach and methodology for the people impact of change due to the implementation of large-scale strategic programs and initiatives as developed by the Change Management Centre of Excellence (CoE) within the SARB.
• Influence and participate in key pre-planning activities and lead the change management input to ensure that the integration and impact elements of change are considered in planning the approach of large-scale strategic programs.
• Develop and manage the implementation of the change management strategy for specific strategic programs.
• Lead and manage the diagnosis, design, development, integration and assessment of change plans and execution of deliverables aligned to the program plan.
• Conduct assessments on a program level (readiness, impact and training), analyse and interpret the results thereof, provide recommendations/interventions and reports as well as execute approved interventions to assist stakeholders in decision-making.
• Lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive stakeholder engagement and communication plan and lead leadership alignment and resistance management plans for programs.
• Lead the development of plans to mitigate or address risks for programs.
• Lead and manage the development and implementation of an appropriate training strategy and plan for programs, assess the impact of training delivered and provide recommendations to ensure that the adoption is embedded.
• Prioritise the delivery of change initiatives and plans to manage change saturation and multiple collision points, risk and dependencies for programs.
• Develop analytical and integrated change reports for programs, identify goals and metrics and make recommendations to guide, advise and influence decision-making.
• Administer a measuring system that tracks the adoption, utilisation and proficiency of individual changes.
• Coach executives, managers and teams through change and act as a liaison between relevant parties and stakeholders in the business for programs.
• Lead the development of and communicate the post-implementation change strategy and sustainability approach for stakeholders for programs.
• Manage the development and performance of the change team on programs.

Qualifications

Job requirements

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

• a minimum of an Honours degree in Human Sciences or Business or an equivalent NQF 8 qualification; 
• a minimum of eight years’ experience in a project/change management environment of which at least three years of senior management experience.

Additional requirements include:

• knowledge and skills in:
• industry, organisational and business awareness;
• continuous improvement; 
• continued learning and/or professional development;
• project compliance management;
• project change management;
• project planning;
• developing, coordinating and/or facilitating training;
• communication management;
• stakeholder management; and 
• project reporting; 
• conceptual thinking; 
• effective communication; 
• impact and influence; 
• flexibility;
• drive for results;
• service and stakeholder focus;
• building and maintaining relationships;
• analysis and problem solving; and
• resilience.

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Detailed description

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

• Define, collect and collate data through various instruments (e.g. surveys, system solution, dashboard, etc.), ensuring data integrity, accuracy and consistency for informed and timeous decision-making.
• Integrate and provide data in an appropriate format from multiple sources for business intelligence, insights and reporting purposes.
• Identify gaps in data collection, raise risks and suggest mitigating solutions. 
• Collect and collate data and information for various reports on projects, programs and portfolios, which include progress against objectives, risks, issues and mitigations.
• Provide administrative support, including procurement, diary scheduling, interview process, survey administration and so on for the change function.
• Be responsible for data storage and governance in a central repository to ensure accessibility.
• Manage and maintain stakeholder relationships to solicit information and data for reporting purposes.
• Proactively stay abreast of developments and broaden own knowledge of change management and data management to ensure the adherence to best practice and industry standards.

Qualifications

Job requirements

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

• a minimum of a National Diploma (NQF 6) or an equivalent qualification;
• a minimum of five to seven years’ data and administration management experience; and 
• experience in a change management and project management area will be an added advantage.

Additional requirements include:

• knowledge and skills in:
• industry, business and organisational awareness;
• quality assurance;
• continuous improvement;
• continued learning/professional development;
• business intelligence;
• IT enablement information management;
• IT enablement reporting;
• database administration; and 
• IT enablement strategy;
• conceptual thinking;
• analysing and problem solving; 
• verbal and written communication;
• stakeholder and client focus; 
• impact and influence;
• drive for results; 
• attention to detail; and 
• judgement.

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Detailed description

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

• Design and build cloud-based infrastructure solutions and services that align with the SARB’s requirements.
• Implement cloud infrastructure designs and ensure alignment with defined architecture.
• Provide expert guidance on cloud adoption and cloud cost management strategies.
• Manage the cloud technology life cycle.
• Ensure that cloud-based infrastructure solutions adhere to the governance and security model for the cloud as developed by the SARB’s Cyber and Information Security Unit (CISU).
• Develop, maintain and document technical standards, user guides, standard operating procedures (SOPs), instructional documents etc. relating to 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 engineering expertise on information and communication 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.

Qualifications

Job requirements

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

• the minimum of a Bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) in Information Technology (IT) or Computer Science, or an equivalent qualification
• being an AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner; 
• being a Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator Associate; and/or
• being a GCP Associate Cloud Engineer.

The following would be an added advantage:

• ITIL v3/4; and/or
• COBIT 2019.

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Detailed description

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

• Coordinate and guide the execution of tasks within the SARB’s boardroom and executive dining services function, ensuring cost control as well as quality service and standards. 
• Engage in short- and long-term planning and perform tasks against work plans as formulated with the manager.
• Perform work independently within established practices, processes, rules and regulations.
• Diagnose problems and choose/modify routines to deal with them, displaying the ability to provide solutions for problems within a defined context.
• Deliver work that meets the time and quality standards set by more senior staff, including maintenance and equipment control as well as dining room buying and beverage cost control. 
• Procure hospitality commodities and services, supervise stock-take and manage stock levels to minimise stock holding. 
• Provide input into the budgeting and spend forecasting for boardroom services and related sections. 
• Ensure hygiene, health and food safety standards are implemented according to relevant legislation.
• Collate and provide information to management through periodic integrated reporting to the manager and other senior personnel in the department.
• Engage with relevant stakeholders/clients, including suppliers and by addressing customer complaints, displaying a service orientation and the ability to clearly convey and explain information.
• Manage the operational performance of outsourced services, ensuring adherence to contractual obligations.
• Proactively broaden knowledge of functional area, including new methods and latest industry trends, displaying willingness to make improvements in own work. 
• Act as a team leader and mentor, coordinating and guiding the delivery and execution of tasks by more junior staff.
• Take responsibility for the performance management and on-the-job training of more junior staff.

Qualifications

Job requirements 

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

• a Diploma in Hospitality Management (NQF6), with a specialisation in Food and Beverages or an equivalent qualification; and
• five to eight years’ experience in a culinary, catering industry or corporate environment.

Additional requirements include: 

• knowledge and skill in:
• hospitality service planning;  
• hospitality service legislation and governance, risk and compliance;
• hospitality service delivery;   
• events management;                        
• hospitality service reporting; 
• hospitality service information management;
• good verbal and written communication skills;
• planning and organisational skills;
• the ability to promote teamwork;
• a service and stakeholder focus;
• judgement and decision-making skills;
• a drive for results;
• the ability to grow and develop others;
• analytical and problem-solving skills; and 
• resilience.

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Detailed description

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

• Provide input into the departmental strategy and policies, ensuring alignment with the overall SARB strategy.
• Communicate the vision and strategic goals of the department to own team.
• Formulate the strategy and policies, and provide direction into governance for the Security Operations Division, in support of the departmental strategy.
• Develop and implement the divisional operational plan to ensure the achievement of strategic and operational objectives.
• Ensure compliance with policy, procedures and audit findings to mitigate risk in the division.
• Create a performance culture in the division, define performance expectations and conduct effective performance management of direct reports.
• Oversee the divisional cost centres and budget expenditure within appropriate policies and directives, ensuring alignment with related functions and the organisational value chain.
• Oversee the provision of operational management information for the purposes of decision-making.
• Oversee the provision of physical and advanced security operations for the SARB Group facilities, encompassing personnel, visitors, contractors, information and assets.
• Provide the strategic framework on security operations.
• Lead the development and maintenance of stakeholder relationships to enhance optimal functionality.
• Oversee the management of resources (financial, human and capital) of the physical and advanced security operations function to achieve the strategic objectives as set by the Group Security Management Department.
• Ensure that all operational personnel within the division are fully compliant with the Fit-for-Deployment standards.

Qualifications

Job requirements

To be considered for this position, candidates must have:

• a relevant postgraduate degree (NQF 8) in management, security or an equivalent qualification;
• a minimum of 10 years’ experience in security management with at least 5 years in a senior management position;
• sound knowledge and experience in all aspects of security management, including high-value asset transportation, facilities protection, VIP protection, legal aspects, risk management and stakeholder management; and 
• the ability to manage and lead diverse and multidisciplinary team across different fields.

Additional requirements include:

• leading change;
• strategic thinking; 
• building and maintaining trust;
• developing and empowering others;
• fostering diversity and inclusion;
• leading teams through effective communication and collaboration;
• managing complexity and ambiguity;
• building and maintaining relationships;
• driving results; and
• sound judgement and decision-making.