Note Fitness Inspector -CMD at South African Reserve Bank

Brief description

The main purpose of this position is to conduct quality inspections within the Note Fitness Inspectorate team of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) to ensure that the quality of banknotes in circulation is acceptable.

Detailed description

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

• Plan, control, coordinate and conduct quality inspections and audits at cash recycling centres.
• Report on the cash recycling centres’ compliance to the banknote quality sorting standards.
• Analyse, consolidate and present consolidated findings/trends to relevant stakeholders.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of corrective actions taken to address nonconformities identified during inspections and/or audits.
• Take responsibility for internal and external stakeholder management.
• Create awareness on the quality of banknotes.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and/or projects.

QUALIFICATIONS

To be considered for this position, candidates must have:

• a minimum of a BTech or Advanced Diploma in Quality Management or Industrial Engineering;
• ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor training;
• two to five years’ quality management experience;
• two to five years’ experience in conducting quality audits;
• experience in a cash management environment will be an added advantage; and
• own transport and a valid driver’s licence, as travel forms part of the role.

Additional requirements include:

• planning and organising skills;
• analytical and problem-solving skills;
• continuous improvement;
• effective communication;
• service and stakeholder focus;
• attention to detail;
• ability to work independently; and
• confidentiality.