(1154) Divisional Head: Security Infrastructure and Incident Management - GSMD at South African Reserve Bank

Detailed description

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

• Oversee functions of the division (i.e. the provision/oversight of the physical security systems, physical security infrastructure, and security liaison and response functions).
• Provide input into the departmental strategy and policy in line with the South African Reserve Bank’s (SARB) strategy, and communicate and clarify the vision and strategic goals of the department to own team. 
• Develop and implement policies for the division in support of the departmental strategy. 
• Develop and implement the divisional operational plan to ensure strategic and operational objectives are achieved. 
• Ensure compliance with policy, procedures and audit findings to mitigate risk in the division. 
• Oversee the management of all personnel and resources allocated to the division. 
• Create a performance culture in the division, define performance expectations and conduct effective performance management of direct reports. 
• Oversee the divisional costs, ensuring alignment with related functions and the organisational value chain. 
• Oversee and authorise the provision of management information for decision-making purposes. 
• Oversee the provision of security systems management for the SARB Group to ensure that appropriate security infrastructure is utilised, and that adequate support and maintenance mechanisms are in place. 
• Oversee the design, implementation and maintenance of security systems to ensure a secure operational environment. 
• Oversee the SARB Group’s capacity to manage and coordinate all incidents through the National Operations Centre (NOC). 
• Oversee the provision of security services across the SARB Group in line with the service delivery model. 
• Oversee the National Incident Management Centre and ensure that the SARB Group is able to adequately and appropriately detect, respond and recover from relevant incidents.
• Oversee physical assets and infrastructure design elements within a facility for security purposes unrelated to systems.

Qualifications

To be considered for this position, candidates must have:

• an Honours degree/Postgraduate Diploma (NQF8) in Computer Science, Information Technology or an equivalent qualification;
• a minimum of 10 years’ experience in a security and/or systems management environment with at least five years in a senior management position; and
• sound knowledge and experience in areas such as incident management, infrastructure management, security systems management and stakeholder engagement.

The following would be an added advantage:

• successfully completed a Senior Management Development Programme.