(1250) Manager: Security Assurance - GSMD at South African Reserve Bank

Job Description

Brief description

• The main purpose of this position is to evaluate physical and operational security vulnerabilities and to recommend suitable security countermeasures to the South African Reserve Bank (SARB). 

Detailed description

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

• Coordinate the assessment of physical and operational security vulnerabilities within the SARB.
• Oversee efforts to address and mitigate risks related to physical and operational security vulnerabilities within the SARB.
• Manage project security requirements of the SARB and its subsidiaries.
• Provide comprehensive assessments of physical and operational vulnerabilities the SARB faces.
• Develop and update operational security policies, procedures and standing instructions.
• Oversee specialised operational security assessments, particularly in support of the SARB’s cash holdings and those of external stakeholders.
• Manage the provision of specialised operational security guidelines.
• Conduct research on emerging technologies which could either enhance or challenge the SARB’s operational security.
• Lead the operational security team, ensuring compliance and fostering strong team performance.

Qualifications

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

• a minimum of an Honours Degree in Security or Security Risk Management or an equivalent NQF-level 8 qualification; 
• a minimum of eight years’ experience in physical and operational security, of which at least two to three years in a managerial or supervisory capacity. 
• at least five years’ experience in security vulnerability assessments of national key points; and 
• proven expertise in operational risk management; information, physical, personnel and security risk management; project management; and system analysis and design.

Additional requirements include:

• leading change;
• impact and influence;
• service and stakeholder focus;
• developing and managing relationships;
• problem-solving and analysis;
• effective communication;
• learning and research;
• creativity and innovation;
• planning and organising;
• resilience;
• judgement and decision-making; and
• conceptual thinking.

Apply Before 09/19/2025