(943) Manager: ERP Business Systems - FSD at South African Reserve Bank

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

• Provide input into the strategic direction of the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) function in support of the SARB Group strategy.
• Take accountability for the development of operational plans and budget for the ERP Business Systems division aligned to the Financial Services Department and the Bank; as well as the implementation and monitoring thereof.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to own function and ensure compliance with relevant governance frameworks.
• Clarify performance expectations and roles for staff within the division.
• Manage the formulation of optimal automated business solutions relative to initiatives with a financial impact.
• Manage and monitor the implementation of systems solutions in support of client departmental policies and objectives with financial implications.
• Formulate reports and dashboards providing management with pertinent information for the purpose of facilitating strategic decisions. 
• Lead ERP Business Systems with set, achievable objectives and targets, prioritise work, manage resource utilisation, quality of deliverables and control costs.
• Lead and manage internal and external stakeholder relationships at various levels of seniority, endeavouring to gain stakeholder trust and buy-in.
• Manage the performance of staff, promote and support career management and development.
• Ensure continuous improvement of the efficiency of delivery and functioning of the ERP Business Systems and of the Financial Services Department.

Qualifications

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

• an Honours degree (NQF 8) in Accounting, Information Systems or an equivalent qualification; and
• seven to nine years’ experience in the accounting or similar environment.