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

• Engage in short-term planning, prioritise work and perform tasks against work plans as defined by the manager.
• Identify, evaluate and solve routine and new problems within a familiar context, applying solutions based on the relevant evidence and procedures.
• Coordinate the centralised sourcing of data, including collections, capturing and stakeholder liaison to ensure the consistent inflow of source data for the compilation of economic statistics. 
• Implement data quality assurance standards to ensure consistent high-quality source data for the compilation of economic statistics. 
• Provide information for reporting purposes to ensure the monitoring of the section’s activities which will inform senior management decision-making processes.
• Perform administrative activities relating to own function, ensuring appropriate records management of source data. 
• Proactively broaden own knowledge of functional area, displaying a willingness to make improvements in own work (including methods and practices).
• Evaluate own performance against given criteria and identify and address task-specific improvements. 

Qualifications

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

• a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree (in Economics or Statistics) or an equivalent field of study; accounting as part of the qualification would be an added advantage; and
• a minimum of one to two years’ experience in a data administration environment.

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Detailed description 

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

• Capture and monitor trade flows from trade execution to settlement, while ensuring that all controls to mitigate any risks are adhered to.
• Proactively monitor the flow of transactions throughout the integrated systems to ensure final settlement and escalate identified challenges where necessary. 
• Check and authorise all batches related to fixed income, futures, foreign exchange (FX) money market instruments and all other FX payments.
• Ensure that all the minimum balances are held in each Nostro account by end of day.
• Review and update all procedure manuals regularly.
• Open accounts for new portfolios with custodian(s).
• Participate in the transition of internal and external portfolios.
• Purchase gold coins from the public.
• Process claims related to late settlements.
• Handle ad hoc internal and external client queries, including requests for balances and statements.
• Maintain operational relationships with clients and counterparties.
• Participate in ad hoc projects and perform ad hoc tasks.
• Propose and implement refinements and continuous improvements to systems, tools, methods and processes.
• Interpret settlement reports and take appropriate actions when necessary.
• Ensure that work is performed within established practices, processes, rules and regulations, ensuring compliance with standards, policies and other guidelines.
• Keep abreast of market developments related to the settlement environment.

Qualifications

Job requirements

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

• an NQF 5 level qualification in Finance, Banking or Commerce, or an equivalent qualification; and
• 2–5 years’ experience in investment risk management or a related field.

The following would be an added advantage:

• an ACI Operations Certificate.

Additional requirements include: 

• in-depth knowledge and understanding of foreign financial markets, instruments and stakeholders;
• working knowledge and understanding of foreign market systems (e.g. Calypso, FlexCube, SWIFT, Banker’s Almanac);
• a customer service orientation;
• proficiency in Microsoft Office;
• availability to work irregular hours on an ad hoc basis;
• proven ability to deliver results and to respond quickly and effectively to requests; and being a team player. 

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Detailed description

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

• Develop, implement and provide oversight of the SHEQ mandate, processes, guidelines, working documents and work plan in accordance with relevant standards and legislation to measure compliance. 
• Perform planned SHEQ audits, physical inspections, assessments and incident closures to ensure that any identified issues or concerns are addressed in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Administer, monitor and maintain the SHEQ monitoring system. 
• Review and consolidate departmental SHEQ reports and provide quality assurance thereof for onward reporting. 
• Provide SHEQ monitoring systems training and guidance to the departmental risk coordinators and other relevant stakeholders. 
• Review and provide input into the SARB’s SHEQ documents.
• Research and keep abreast of SHEQ changes and the legislative landscape and make recommendations for their application.
• Guide, monitor and record compliance with SHEQ policies and procedures as well as legislative and organisational requirements.
• Coordinate and promote SHEQ initiatives.
• Guide and provide advisory services within the SARB in relation to SHEQ legislative and organisational requirements.
• Engage and present to stakeholders within the SARB at various stages of the different life cycles.

Qualifications

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

• a minimum of a Diploma (NQF6) or an equivalent qualification;
• certificates in the latest ISO 14001 environmental management system and ISO 45001 occupational health and safety management system; and
• at least five to seven years’ experience in a SHEQ environment, with at least three of those years in SHEQ auditing.

The following will be highly advantageous:

• a postgraduate diploma in Business Management;
• registration with the South African Auditor & Training Certification Authority or any other recognised auditing body; and
• a certificate in Integrated Management Systems.

Additional requirements include:

• industry, organisational and business awareness knowledge and skill;
• quality assurance knowledge and skill;
• exposure to safety, health and environment (SHE) management systems as they apply to financial organisations;
• practical experience in SHE risk assessment and incident investigation;
• knowledge of and competence in the provision of SHE services;
• an in-depth understanding of relevant SHE legislation, such as OHSAS 18001, ISO 45001 and ISO 14001; and
• sound knowledge of waste management and water conservation.