Fresh Jobs at South African Reserve Bank

Brief description

• The main purpose of this position is to drive the improvement of data governance and security maturity within the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) Group, supporting reliable decision-making, proper data usage and data protection.

Detailed description

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

• Assess data governance and security maturity levels within the SARB Group, benchmarking against best practices.
• Develop standards, guidelines, processes and procedures for data governance and security within the SARB Group.
• Raise awareness of data governance and security throughout the organisation to ensure appropriate use of business information. 
• Support the development of the SARB data strategy and monitor its progress.
• Define measurement criteria and metrics for data governance and security to enable reliable decision-making and proper data usage.
• Monitor, measure and report on data stewardship levels to ensure appropriate use of data.
• Enhance data governance and security capability by developing relevant stakeholders in all aspects of data governance and security.
• Provide oversight in resolving data governance and security issues.
• Oversee the development of a data security management plan.
• Develop and maintain effective stakeholder relations to promote data governance and security awareness, supporting reliable decision-making and appropriate data use across the organisation.

Qualifications
Job requirements

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

• a Bachelor’s degree in either Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Computer Engineering or an equivalent qualification in a related field; 
• five to eight years’ experience in data management; and
• relevant data governance and security certification (e.g. CDMP Associate) will be an advantage. 

Additional requirements include:

knowledge and skill in:

• enterprise information management (EIM) strategy;
• EIM legislation and governance, risk and compliance;
• information governance;
• EIM reporting;
• industry, organisational and business awareness; and
• continued learning and/or professional development.

Deadline:26th January,2026

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Brief description

• The role is responsible for the end‑to‑end execution and governance of IT Change Management and IT Service Continuity Management. It ensures that IT changes are managed through standardised, risk‑based processes to minimise business disruption, protect service stability and meet governance and regulatory requirements, while ensuring IT services are resilient, recoverable and aligned to business continuity objectives.

Detailed description

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

• End‑to‑end execution and governance of IT Change Management to ensure controlled, risk‑based changes with minimal business disruption
• Assurance of risk and business impact assessments to support sound, timely change decisions
• Facilitation and chairing of Change Advisory Board (CAB) forums to enable effective prioritisation and authorisation of changes
• Coordination of change scheduling to protect service stability and avoid conflicts with business‑critical activities
• Ownership of IT Service Continuity Management, ensuring IT recovery capabilities align with business continuity objectives
• Representation of IT within Business Continuity Management (BCM) initiatives, governance structures and exercises
• Leadership of IT involvement in disaster recovery testing, continuity exercises and service recovery activities
• Driving continual improvement of change and service continuity practices based on outcomes, metrics, incidents and lessons learned
• Enabling controlled innovation in IT Change Management and Service Continuity through improved ways of working, appropriate automation of low‑risk activities and streamlined governance, while maintaining risk control and compliance
• Ensuring stakeholder readiness, satisfaction and effective communication before, during and after production changes
• Providing governance, audit and compliance assurance, including evidence, reporting and adherence to policy and regulatory requirements

Qualifications
Job requirements

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

• a minimum of an Honours in Information Technology (IT) (NQF 8) or an equivalent qualification;
• Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL 4) Foundation certification mandatory
• Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL 4) Managing professional advantageous
• Business Continuity Planning or Disaster Recovery Certificate
• COBIT 2019 Foundation Certificate
• ISO 22301 certification advantageous
• A minimum –5 – 8 years’ experience in IT Change management with demonstratable exposure to IT Service Continuity or Disaster Recovery, including participation in recovery testing, service restoration and or BCM aligned activities.

Additional requirements include:

• Strong industry, organisational and business awareness knowledge and skill
• Governance focused knowledge of Quality assurance, risk management and compliance
• Continuous improvement knowledge and skill          
• IT enablement planning knowledge and skill 
• Sound understanding of IT legislation, governance, risk and audit requirementsIT project management principles knowledge and skill   
• IT change management and IT Service Continuity Management knowledge and skill
• Broad understanding of IT Service Management and IT Operations environments
• Working understanding of enterprise IT environments (infrastructure, applications, security) for informed oversight and decision‑making    
• Defining, analysing and reporting meaningful value-driven process metrics
• Conceptual and Systems Thinking
• Clear and Effective Communication
• Flexibility 
• Drive for Results
• Learning Focus
• Team work
• Strong Service & Stakeholder Orientation
• Building & Maintaining Effective relationships
• Sound judgement and decision making
• Impact and Influence across all levels
• Strong analyical  and problem solving capability
• Resilience in high pressure and high impact environments
• Ability to manage complexity and ambiguity

Deadline:27th January,2026

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Brief description

• The main purpose of this position is to develop, implement and improve the environmental and waste management system (EMS), standards, processes and procedures for the South African Reserve Bank’s (SARB) environment, ensuring ongoing compliance.

Detailed description

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

• Develop the SARB’s EMS framework, procedures, processes and standards, ensuring these are effectively communicated, adopted and implemented by all stakeholders.
• Provide advice and guidance to the business regarding the implementation of EMS systems (including policies, procedures and standards) and support the prioritisation of EMS activities.
• Create training material, deliver training and promote awareness to facilitate understanding and adoption for effective implementation. 
• Identify, communicate and help implement changes in the SARB’s EMS.
• Establish an EMS baseline, assess compliance with relevant regulations and standards and develop an improvement plan or roadmap for all SARB facilities.
• Develop a framework aligned with international standards (EMS – ISO14000) and set progressive targets to achieve compliance with recognised industry standards.
• Conduct inspections, compile impact and aspect (IA) reports, maintain records and  monitor the closure of IA items across all operations and projects.
• Recommend, guide and monitor the implementation of mitigating measures, ensuring that any deviations from or non-conformance with policies, procedures and standards are addressed.
• Ensure that all major and registered projects have controlled EMS plans, with appropriate registration and adherence to accepted standards or frameworks.
• Prepare management reports for all audits, findings and IA items and work with relevant parties to develop improvement plans.
• Develop a comprehensive set of standard operating procedures (SOPs) for various work codes. 
• Develop study materials (manuals) and coordinate or deliver training for all technical and operational staff in line with EMS guidelines.
• Engage with relevant stakeholders to address cross-cutting issues, such as non-compliance or new initiatives.

Qualifications
Job requirements

To be considered for this position, candidates must have:

• a minimum of a BTech degree or a degree focusing on environmental management, or an equivalent qualification in a related technical stream (NQF 7);
• professional registration with a recognised statutory council;
• a minimum of five to seven years’ experience in an environmental management position, with at least three years exposure in the built environment and/or mining sector; and 
• international certification in ISO14000 as auditor or an equivalent role; and exposure in a highly technical, projects and complex operation environment (e.g. multiple discipline office, kitchen and plant area) would be added advantages.

Additional requirements include:

• extensive knowledge of occupational health, the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993 (OHS Act) and associated regulations and the National Environmental Management Act 107 of 1998 and associated regulations;

knowledge and skills in:

• industry, organisational and business awareness;
• building and construction regulations under the OHS Act;
• food health and safety requirements under the hazard assessment and safety action plan (HASAP);
• auditing and continuous improvements framework;
• ISO14000 EMS;
• business contingency planning;
• governance legislation risk and compliance;
• emergency or disaster management and recovery;
• food safety legislation;
• accident and incident investigation;
• effective communication skills;
• drive for results;
• analytical and problem-solving skills; and
• service and stakeholder focus.

Deadline:29th January,2026

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Brief description

• The main purpose of this position is to lead the development and implementation of stress testing and systemic risk monitoring frameworks aimed at promoting stability within the financial system. This involves conducting quantitative and qualitative analyses to identify potential systemic risks and providing guidance to policymakers on the resilience of financial institutions under various scenarios.

Detailed description

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

• Lead the development and implementation of top-down and bottom-up stress-testing frameworks, including methodologies, processes and models.
• Lead the execution of stress-testing exercises and effective communication of results to policymakers. 
• Research and present findings to senior management and the Financial Stability Committee to clarify the assumptions and relationships underlying the relevant models.
• Continually monitor the financial system for vulnerabilities, with an emphasis on early detection and detailed reporting of potential systemic risks.
• Build economic models to test the resilience of financial institutions. 
• Demonstrate an understanding and application of all methodological standards, techniques and protocols relevant to the work. 
• Prepare briefings and presentations on stress-test results, research findings and economic analyses and present these to internal and external stakeholders.
• Support the skills development of junior specialists by providing guidance on the subject matter in your scope of work.
• Independently deliver work and determine deliverables from a range of prescheduled and ad hoc responsibilities.
• Oversee focused project teams and ensure successful completion of their deliverables.
• Stay abreast of, and contribute towards, the development of national and international macroprudential standards, classifications and frameworks for the publication of financial stability reports.                   

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

• a Master’s degree in Economics, Econometrics, Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Science or an equivalent qualification;
• 10−12 years’ job-related experience with a strong background in macroeconomics, financial stability or stress testing, as well as strong quantitative data analysis and econometric analysis abilities; and
• experience in relevant programming languages, such as Python, Matlab and ‘R’ will be an added advantage.

Additional requirements include:

• excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills;
• sound knowledge of economic and financial theories as well as macroprudential policies;
• an understanding of stress testing of the banking/insurance sectors or similar environment;
• knowledge of banking and insurance regulatory frameworks and international standards;
• experience with macroeconomic and/or microeconomic modelling;
• experience in project management and risk management;
• proven facilitation and presentation skills; and
• high degree of proficiency in the use of Microsoft (MS) Office products such as MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Deadline:29th January,2026

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Brief description

• The main purpose of this position is to collect, process, compile and analyse statistics on capital market and non-bank financial institutions, ensuring high-quality macroeconomic and analysis are available to support decision making.

Detailed description

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

• Collect, process, compile and analyse statistics related to the capital market and non-bank financial institutions.
• Check the accuracy of data received, which includes validating source data and liaising frequently with data providers.
• Populate, maintain and enhance relevant databases.
• Analyse and reconcile data and statistics using business intelligence tools to identify trends. 
• Prepare draft reports summarising recent trends, including their causes, and incorporate graphs and tables in the analysis.
• Conduct methodological research into specific topics based on ad hoc requests.
• Assist with presentations as required.
• Perform general administrative and ad-hoc tasks required by the division.

Qualifications
Job requirements

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

• an Honours degree in Economics, Finance, Statistics, and/or a related field; and
• two to five years’ experience in the field of economic analysis, financial economics, statistics or accounting.

Additional requirements include:

• ability to programme in R, Python and/or SQL along with experience using machine learning frameworks;
• proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office products such as MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint, including the ability to use tools (functions and formulas) to organise, analyse and adjust data;
• an affinity for statistics;
• insight and knowledge regarding the international manuals; 
• task-orientated with strong time management skills to meet deadlines and maintain quality under pressure;
• ability to work independently as well as within a team/project environment;
• good report writing skills;
• an affinity for statistics compilation applying computerised systems;
• taking initiative and problem-solving skills;
• good communication and interpersonal skills; and
• ability to pay attention to detail.

Deadline:30th January,2026

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Brief description

• The main purpose of this position is to develop, implement and monitor sustainability and compliance strategies that align with global best practices; ensure adherence to environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards; and collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate sustainable practices into core business functions.

Detailed description

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

• Contribute to the development of the Divisional Operational Plan and manage the implementation thereof in the Sustainability and Compliance Section of the Safety, Health, Environment and Quality Division.
• Plan, organise and manage outputs of the Sustainability and Compliance Section.
• Design, develop and implement sustainability frameworks, policies and procedures, ensuring the integration of sustainability principles and ISO 14001 into all business processes to reduce environmental impact, and develop effective tools and systems to monitor performance.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators for environmental reporting and assurance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate sustainable practices into core business functions.
• Ensure compliance with local, national and international environmental and sustainability regulations and standards.
• Establish and maintain an environmental legal register to ensure compliance with legal requirements and stay up to date on relevant changes in sustainability-related legislation and initiatives, including international legislation, where applicable.
• Develop and deliver awareness programmes on sustainability policies, procedures and practices to staff at all levels.
• Advise key internal stakeholders on sustainability matters and conduct research on environmental sustainability issues, concerns or stakeholder interests.
• Ensure the implementation of the Environmental Management System in accordance with ISO 14001:2015, focusing specifically on the identification of significant environmental aspects and impacts for the various operations of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB).
• Ensure the development, implementation and maintenance of environmental documentation and records for compliance purposes.
• Manage sustainability assessments, ensuring that they are conducted in line with standards, and review assessment reports for all projects to ensure that the sustainability principles are incorporated accordingly.
• Collaborate, influence and advise on procurement and supply chain processes to improve the sustainability of the supply chain, minimise environmental impact and drive sustainable procurement.
• Identify and assess sustainability and compliance risks within business operations and facilitate the development of mitigation strategies for identified risks, ensuring adherence to all standards.
• Manage internal assessment or review processes to ensure that operations meet compliance and sustainability standards.
• Drive innovation in sustainability best practices and reporting frameworks.
• Manage the performance and development of the team.

Qualifications
Job requirements

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

• an Honour’s degree (NQF 8) in Environmental Science, Sustainability or a related field;
• registration with the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP) as a Certificated Natural Scientist;
• 8 to 10 years’ experience in sustainability or environmental management, ideally within the built environment or corporate real estate;
• five years’ experience in a management position;
• a proven track record in managing projects with a social or environmental focus; and
• a proven people management experience.

The following would be an added advantage:

• a Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability or a related field; and
• affiliation with the Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure (ISI).

Additional requirements include:

• budgeting and reporting skills;
• continuous improvement knowledge and skill;
• problem-solving and analytical skills;
• thorough and current knowledge of sustainability practices and applicable laws and regulations;
• ability to analyse and understand research and identify relevant and valuable information;
• excellent organisational skills and attention to detail;
• strong understanding of sustainability frameworks, local regulations and global environmental standards;
• judgement and decision-making skills;
• planning and organisational skills;
• the ability to build and maintain relationships;
• a drive for results;
• effective written and verbal communication skills;
• ability to work in a team;
• resilience and flexibility; and
• impact and influence.

Deadline:29th January,2026

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Brief description

• The main purpose of this position is to provide specialised technical expertise and recommendations on Microsoft 365 products and services, and to provide third-level support for Microsoft Exchange Online while ensuring its optimum availability and performance as well as troubleshooting problem areas in a timely and accurate manner.

Detailed description

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

• Design, configure, test and deploy Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Exchange Online products and services.
• Provide maintenance and third-level support services on all Microsoft 365 products and services to ensure continued availability and performance of the technologies.
• Troubleshoot and perform root-cause analysis related to Microsoft 365 products and services.
• Manage the technology life-cycle on all Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Exchange Online products and services.
• Implement and maintain the governance and security model for the platform as developed by the Cyber and Information Security Unit at the South African Reserve Bank (SARB).
• Proactively monitor and report on Microsoft 365 products and services for their availability and reliability.
• Provide periodic reports on the health, usage, performance and life-cycle status of the platform.
• Develop, maintain and document technical standards, procedures, user guides, standard operating procedures, instructional documents etc. relating to the Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Exchange Online products and services according to best practice to ensure continuity.
• Collaborate and engage with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the functionality of the deployed technologies.
• Remediate any security vulnerabilities identified on the platform.
• Stay abreast of new developments in Microsoft technologies.

Qualifications
Job requirements

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

• a Bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) in Information Technology (IT) or an equivalent qualification;
• a Microsoft 365 certificate in Exchange Online Support Engineer Speciality; and 
• the minimum of five to seven years’ of experience in an IT support environment and in managing and administering a Microsoft Exchange Online environment.

The following would be an added advantage:

• In-depth knowledge and experience in:
• Hybrid Exchange environment;
• Microsoft Entra ID;
• Microsoft Intune;
• Windows 365 Cloud PC;
• Microsoft Teams & Teams Voice; and
• Mimecast
• Expert-level Microsoft 365 certification.

Additional requirements include:

• industry, organisational and business awareness;
• continued learning and/or professional development;
• effective communication;
• conceptual thinking;
• building and managing relationships; 
• flexibility;
• a drive for results 
• experience working in a team-orientated and collaborative environment;
• the ability to prioritise and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment;
• judgment and decision-making skills;
• analysis and problem-solving skills;
• resilience;
• a service and stakeholder focus; and 
• the ability to function independently (being a self-starter).

Deadline:30th January,2026

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Brief description

• The main purpose of this position is to install, maintain, repair and service heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems, including the associated equipment. This is to ensure optimal performance, compliance with regulations and functioning of facilities at the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) Head Office.

Detailed description

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

• Conduct routine preventive maintenance and performance checks on HVAC equipment.
• Perform fault-finding in the sub-systems or equipment and determine possible component failure to enhance system capability.
• Perform corrective maintenance on sub-systems, followed by testing and commissioning to verify proper operation in line with design specifications
• Apply relevant statutory principles to maintain adherence to safety, health, environmental and quality standards.
• Respond promptly to HVAC-related breakdowns and emergencies.
• Respond to emergency situations and provide assistance as directed. 
• Assist in vendor selection and soliciting bids for HVAC services. 
• Ensure work orders (job cards) are managed in accordance with the service level standard and that timely feedback is provided.
• Provide technical guidance to ensure HVAC system design and maintenance comply with legislative and safety, health, environmental and quality requirements.
• Supervise HVAC contractors and service providers to ensure compliance with contractual agreements, budgetary restrictions and safe operating procedures. 
• Perform quality assurance on work done by external service providers for adherence to industry requirements and report to the supervisor.
• Contribute to the development of maintenance plans and the operational budget.
• Assist in defining the scope of work for maintenance contracts and support in contract administration.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• Engage positively with stakeholders and clients (including handling clients’ complaints and compliments).
• Willingly address any gaps in own performance of tasks and activities against the required standard.

Qualifications
Job requirements

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

• a Matric/Grade 12 Certificate a must have
• a valid Trade Test Certificate in refrigeration and/or air-conditioning;
• N4 qualification in refrigeration or equivalent technical qualification;
• a valid Authorised Refrigeration Practitioner (gas handling) license issued by SAQCC and endorsed by the South African Department of Employment and Labour;
• a National Diploma in Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration (will be an advantage);                         
• three to five years’ experience in a technical trade environment; and
• a valid driver’s license.

Additional requirements include

• reside within 60 minutes of the work location or be prepared to relocate closer (this is due to standby/on-call role requirements); 
• experience in the service maintenance of air-conditioning units, including fitment and layout;
• experience in centralised chiller systems;
• conversant in the dynamics of a high-rise and/or high-tech commercial office and building environment;
• maintaining electrical equipment and systems;
• knowledge of mechanical systems;
• electrical maintenance procedures knowledge and skill;
• knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act and its regulations;
• risk management related to occupational health and safety knowledge and skill;
• problem-solving knowledge and skill;
• reading of floor plans and electrical drawings and diagrams;
• computer literacy (i.e. the Microsoft Office suite);
• good communication skills (verbal and written); and
• competency in operation and maintenance of machinery in building facilities.

Deadline:30th January,2026

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Brief description

• The main purpose of this position is to coordinate and execute project activities, manage relationships with relevant stakeholders, and provide operational support to the domestic settlement system and its participants.

Detailed description

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

• Coordinate and execute project, change, operational and business analysis activities (e.g. identify deliverables, determine scope of work and identify tasks) to develop and maintain the domestic settlement system.
• Develop and maintain the business procedures and processes related to the domestic settlement system.
• Perform testing on the domestic settlement system according to the system test framework. 
• Support and provide training and capacity building on the domestic settlement system.
• Provide support to system participants, domestic clearing and settlement operators as well as other stakeholders on the domestic settlement system.
• Build and maintain business relationships with system participants, domestic clearing and settlement operators as well as other stakeholders.
• Implement, monitor and report on service level agreements with system participants, domestic clearing and settlement operators as well as other stakeholders. 
• Perform a supervisory role for the domestic settlement system in accordance with the shift roster.
• Supervise the coordination and execution of business continuity planning (BCP) tests for the domestic settlement system and its participants.
• Collate and produce information for the operational report on the domestic settlement system. 
• Support cost recovery processes for the domestic settlement system.
• Support risk management and compliance for the domestic settlement system.
• Conduct research to ensure alignment with best practices. 

Qualifications
Job requirements 

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

• a minimum of an Honours degree (NQF 8) in Economics, Financial Management or Information Technology (IT), or an equivalent qualification; and
• a minimum of five years’ experience in the banking, financial services or payment system environment.

The following would be an added advantage:

• knowledge of real-time gross settlement (RTGS) systems; and
• knowledge of payment system messaging standards.

Additional requirements include:

• knowledge of the national payment system; 
• knowledge of research methodologies; 
• analytical skills;
• decision-making skills;
• proven problem-solving skills; 
• strong verbal and written communication skills; 
• being results-driven;
• the ability to work independently;
• strong experience in risk management;
• experience in project management; and
• experience in stakeholder management.

Deadline:2nd February,2026

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Brief description 

• The main purpose of this position is to administer, maintain, install and support the database management systems for the South African Reserve Bank (SARB). 

Detailed description 

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

• Respond to unplanned system outages by investigating, troubleshooting and remediating.
• Maintain user access as per the User Access Management Policy.
• Securely install and administer the database to enhance the resilience, redundancy and continuity thereof.
• Provide first-level database support to end users in all departments, including proactive preventative maintenance and upgrades of the database management system.
• Schedule database backup and design recovery plans and procedures.
• Stay abreast of industry database developments and best practices and apply these where relevant 
• Provide technical input (technical diagrams, technical procedures and work instructions) on the development of knowledge base articles to preserve technical knowledge.
• Produce monthly database reports in line with business requirements. 
• Establish and maintain stakeholder relationships with vendors to ensure the efficient running of the database management systems.

Qualifications
Job requirements 

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

• a minimum of a National Diploma in Information Technology (IT) (NQF 6) or an equivalent qualification;
• database administrator certification; and 
• 2-5 years of database-related experience.

Additional requirements include: 

• database administration knowledge and skill; 
• industry, organisational and business awareness knowledge and skill; 
• quality assurance knowledge and skill; 
• continual improvement knowledge and skill; 
• operations knowledge and skill; 
• IT governance knowledge;
• IT reporting skills;
• systems integration knowledge and skill;
• systems support knowledge and skill; 
• capacity and availability management knowledge and skill;
• conceptual thinking;
• verbal and written communication skills;
• analytical and problem-solving skills; 
• planning and organisational skills;
• attention to detail;
• a drive for results;
• service and stakeholder focus;
• teamwork skills; and
• learning focus. 

Deadline:3rd February,2026

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Brief description

• The main purpose of this position is to develop and refine the regulatory frameworks of the Prudential Authority (PA) that support achieving its prudential mandate as outlined in the Banks Act 94 of 1990 and the Financial Sector Regulation Act 9 of 2017 (FSR Act). 

Detailed description

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

• Conduct financial sector prudential policy-related research and analysis to monitor and influence the policy positions of international financial sector standard-setting bodies as well as local policy matters set by National Treasury and the legislator. 
• Engage National Treasury, the South African Reserve Bank (SARB), other financial sector regulators, industry and other stakeholders in support of South Africa’s stance on policy and regulatory matters, with a specific focus on banks . 
• Draft prudential policy position papers and regulatory instruments.
• Provide input into and implement the PA’s prudential strategic objectives.
• Analyse the relevance/appropriateness of local and international standards within the context of the PA’s mandate.
• Monitor global prudential policy developments and analyse the impact of these on local regulatory frameworks across the banking sector .
• Adopt and adapt international standards to South African requirements so that they are specific to the local environment while also aligned to international criteria.
• Develop and refine policy positions, regulatory frameworks and regulatory instruments empowered by the FSR Act in the context of the banking  framework.
• Represent South Africa and influence international standard-setting bodies.
• Represent the PA in Parliament and other forums on policy matters and legislation.
• Be a custodian of the relevant PA policy processes and related governance processes.
• Coordinate and complete international surveys related to the field of expertise.
• Brief the PA Chief Executive Officer (CEO), heads of department, divisional heads and the Prudential Committee on policy positions and regulatory instruments.
• Contribute to and/or draft speeches and briefing notes for the PA CEO, the SARB Governor and Deputy Governors as well as any other PA staff member on specialist topics so that the PA/SARB view is represented locally and internationally.
• Coordinate the PA’s house view in collaboration with the SARB and other regulators.
• Conduct and coordinate ad hoc research on prudential policy related topics.
• Take responsibility for the implementation of all future microprudential matters within the PA’s mandate.

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

• a postgraduate qualification (NQF 8) in Law (preferable), Accounting, Banking, Economics, Finance or Insurance; and
• at least 8–10 years’ relevant experience in the financial sector. 

Additional requirements include:

• problem-solving and analytical skills;
• planning and organisational skills;
• verbal and written communication skills;
• financial and business acumen;
• the ability to be a self-starter and a strong team player;
• keen attention to detail; 
• the ability to maintain confidentiality; and
• knowledge of and skills in: 
• the financial sector;
• corporate governance and risk management practices and standards; 
• the financial sector regulatory framework and core principles as published by the international standard-setting bodies; and
• the South African mutual banks, cooperative banks and cooperative financial institutions regulatory framework as well as international guiding principles.

Deadline:4th February,2026

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Brief description

• The main purpose of this position is to perform prudential oversight of designated registered banking entities through a combination of off-site and on-site monitoring, analysis and supervision, thereby contributing to the soundness of governance and financial practices of such banking entities, and ultimately the safety and soundness of the financial sector.

Detailed description

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

• Review, analyse and evaluate banks’ internal capital adequacy assessment process.
• Review and evaluate financial entities’ recovery plans.
• Analyse and interpret regulatory returns for regulated entities.
• Conduct research and provide input into the regulatory framework (e.g. the Banks Act 94 of 1990), in line with international best practices.
• Interpret and develop amendments to the legislative framework, based on international best practices.
• Develop and implement the supervisory review and evaluation process, in line with international best practices. 
• Conduct supervisory oversight of designated banks and participate in supervisory practices, including:
• analysing and assessing the strategies, business models and business portfolios of banks;
• analysing, monitoring and forming a view of risks (i.e. credit, liquidity, market, capital and operational risks) that banks are exposed to and the impact thereof on their risk profiles; 
• assessing compliance with the Banks Act 94 of 1990, the Regulations relating to Banks and the Financial Sector Regulation Act 9 of 2017 (FSR Act), including compliance with all prudential and regulatory requirements; 
• analysing and assessing the evolving economic and operating environment and the impact thereof on banks’ risk profiles;
• analysing and interpreting financial and risk information, including risk-based regulatory data submissions and the alignment thereof with industry best practices; 
• contributing to and participate in risk-based meetings with banks and their auditors; and 
• preparing detailed reports based on the outcome of the analysis performed.
• Manage correspondence and maintain electronic records in line with operational standards.
• The role includes admin related responsibilities such as the coordination of meeting arrangements, drafting of correspondences, daily record keeping, assessing the completeness of applications, etc.
• Contribute towards the attainment of departmental strategic objectives.
• Contribute towards the attainment of operational objectives.

Qualifications
Job requirements

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

• minimum postgraduate qualification (NQF 8) in Accounting, Banking, Commerce, Economics, Finance, Risk Management; and
• at least two to five years’ experience in the finance sector or financial regulatory environment. 

Additional requirements include:

• an in-depth knowledge and understanding of regulatory frameworks and international standards, such as the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision’s (BCBS) Core Principles for Effective Banking Supervision;
• being conversant with the Banks Act 94 of 1990, Financial Sector Regulation Act 9 of 2017 and related standards and regulations;
• knowledge of prudential supervision and the supervisory framework applied in South Africa;
• knowledge of basic risk management standards and practices applied by banks and banking groups;
• an understanding of key issues and risks faced by banks and banking groups;
• an in-depth knowledge of the business of banks;
• an understanding of the business models applied by, and the financial and operating environment of, banks; and
• knowledge and understanding of corporate governance and risk management best practices and standards.

Job-related skills and attributes include:

• problem-solving and analytical skills;
• proven facilitation and presentation skills;
• strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships;
• excellent verbal and written communication skills; 
• the ability to effectively and efficiently manage time; and
• proficiency in the use of Microsoft (MS) Office products such as MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint and other related software packages.

Deadline:4th February,2026

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Brief Description

• The main purpose of this position is  to provide managerial leadership and to analyse and assess inter-disciplinary market infrastructure regulation and principles for the day-to-day supervision of prudential regulated financial market infrastructures (FMIs).

Detailed description

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

• Develop short-term goals, align teamwork and tasks with divisional goals and provide input into the development of policies and processes. 
• Analyse, collate and provide management information for planning and budgeting. 
• Manage the delivery of work objectives of the analysts through the allocation and monitoring of work and manage the accountability of resources. 
• Ensure that FMIs adhere to the principles for financial market infrastructures (PFMIs) and comply with minimum supervisory standards.
• Conduct relevant research to align with international best practice compliance and standards.
• Provide accurate and meaningful information for both domestic and international consumption.
• Represent the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) in industry meetings and express the SARB’s case within the given mandate and parameters.

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

• a postgraduate degree (NQF 8) in Accounting, Economics, Finance or Risk Management;
• 10 years’ experience in the FMI sector or FMI policy environment; and 
• two years’ experience in managing a team.

Additional requirements include knowledge of and skills in:

• Prudential Authority (PA) supervision, regulation and legislation;
• financial markets and instruments;
• relevant policies and procedures;
• research methodologies;
• PFMIs;
• report writing;
• problem-solving and analysis;
• verbal and written communication; 
• interpersonal skills;
• sound judgement; 
• strategic thinking;
• bias for action;
• confidentiality; 
• decision-making; and
• mentoring and coaching. To manage the section to ensure effective and efficient functioning of sectional operations.

Deadline:4th February,2026

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Brief description

• The main purpose of these two positions is to realise the responsibilities of the Prudential Authority (PA) in respect of the supervision and regulation of life and non-life actuarial risks in insurance entities. The successful candidates will be involved in operational duties associated with on- and off-site analysis, and will be part of a team of risk specialists in the PA responsible for providing specialist knowledge, skills and experience in the life and non-life actuarial risk management areas. One position is in the Life team, one in the Non-life team.

Detailed description

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

Provide actuarial support concerning both solo and group entities, this includes but is not limited to the following: 

• scrutinising the financial soundness of either life or non-life insurers; 
• participation in on-site visits to life or non-life insurers; and 
• the consideration of internal model approvals.
• Scrutinise and check the compliance of submissions by life or non-life insurers’ actuaries.
• Assist in maintaining the statutory returns required by regulated entities.
• Participate in projects initiated within the PA and industry forums.
• Develop and test systems and procedures for internal use.
• Maintain and upgrade databases.
• Participate in and execute projects initiated within industry forums.
• Transfer knowledge and skills to stakeholders, both inside and outside of the PA.

Qualifications
Job requirements

To be considered for these positions, candidates must be in possession of:

• a relevant Postgraduate degree in Actuarial Science;
• be actively pursuing studies and ideally have passed or been exempted from at least two A-series subjects of the Actuarial Society of South Africa. Credit will also be given for passes in any of the more advanced subjects; and
• two to five years’ relevant working experience, preferably in the life or non-life insurance industry, whichever is relevant.

The following would be an added advantage:

• good communication (verbal and written) skills;
• ability to perform under pressure without compromising quality;
• ability to work independently and within a team;
• good interpersonal skills; and
• proactive problem-solving skills.

Job related skills and knowledge:

•  Solvency Assessment and Management (SAM) experience;
•  computer literacy (preferably including programming skills);
•  ability to understand complex financial models; and
•  ability to deal professionally with internal and external clients.

Additional requirements are as follows:

• knowledge of the Insurance Act 18 of 2017;
• knowledge of the Prudential Standards;
• knowledge of the risks that insurers take;
• ability to influence, build and maintain relationships; and
• reliable own transport, as the position requires travel between the SARB’s Head Office in Pretoria and the offices of supervised entities that are generally outside of Pretoria.

Deadline:6th February,2026

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Brief description

• The main purpose of this position is to drive as well as lead the support, maintenance and enhancement of all Business Solutions and Technology (BSTD) applications to ensure systems’ availability, health and optimal performance.

Detailed description

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

• Drive or lead the monitoring of the underlying Business Intelligence environments (databases and application servers) to ensure capacity management, systems availability and optimal long-term performance.
• Provide recommendations in BI Solution implementations on hardware and software configuration.
• Exposure to BI Technologies such as SAS, Microsoft Power BI, Oracle Data Integrator, Oracle Analytics Server (OAS), Informatica and OBIEE.
• Take responsibility for ensuring system availability, configuration, upgrades and general support for all BSTD applications.
• Take responsibility for driving enhancements of all BI applications through the installation of new features and configuring of solution architecture throughout the application lifecycle to ensure delivery of new functionality.
• Provide guidance and technical input to resolving high complexity issues across all BI applications.
• Lead engagements with cross-functional stakeholders and take responsibility for managing the relationship.
• Keep abreast of industry best practices and technologies, and lead implementation thereof to optimise effective and efficient business applications.
• Impart knowledge of the technical environment to the system development team.
• Proactively identify and drive initiatives to ensure compliance and adherence to security and application standards across all BSTD applications.
• Identify and manage the mitigation of risks relating to all BI applications.
• Provide reporting and recommendations on solution performance and system availability to senior management and relevant stakeholders.
• Assist and develop application technical specialist by providing technical guidance, quality assure and take accountability for the output specialists.

Qualifications
Job requirements

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

• a Postgraduate qualification / degree (NQF 8) in Computer Science, Information Management/Information Technology or equivalent qualification; and
• eight to ten years of experience in supporting, maintaining and enhancing the business intelligence and collaborations environments.

Additional requirements include:

• effective communication;
• judgement and decision-making;
• client and stakeholder focus;
• drive for results;
• planning and organising;
• problem-solving and analysis;
• conceptual thinking; and
• building and managing relationships.

Deadline:5th February,2026

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Brief description

• The purpose of this position is to serve as an Associate Data Steward, working under the supervision of the Data Steward to support the Economic Statistics Department (ESD) in managing and overseeing data management practices, ensuring the delivery of high-quality and consistently accessible statistics to the business.

Detailed description

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

• Collect, prepare and submit preliminary research according to data management methodologies and frameworks to the Data Steward, enabling the delivery of accurate and reliable data for quality statistics to ESD stakeholders.
• Under supervision, identify new data sources, informed by the results of data quality assessments, to broaden the scope of economic statistics for ESD stakeholders and support effective decision-making processes.
• Review published statistics to confirm alignment with established quality standards and provide constructive feedback to the Data Steward.
• Regularly monitor the metadata registry to ensure compliance to the metadata framework and report any findings to the Data Steward.
• Proactively identify and report issues related to the integrity and quality of data and statistics, notifying the Data Steward for prompt resolution.
• Participate in relevant data management projects under the supervision of the Data Steward within ESD.
• Stay abreast with the latest data management methodologies and advancements in all relevant knowledge areas, ensuring their supervised application as appropriate.
• Suggest and, under the supervision of the Data Steward, implement the refinement and continuous improvement of systems, tools, methods and processes within your area of responsibility.

Qualifications
Job requirements

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

• a minimum of a degree in either Information Technology, Computer Science or Mathematics or an equivalent qualification in a related field;
• at least two years’ experience in a data management environment; and
• relevant certifications would be an advantage.

Additional requirements include: 

knowledge and skills in:

• industry, organisational and business awareness;
• Enterprise Information Management (EIM) reporting;
• information governance;
• data storage and operations;
• document and content management;
• reference and master data;
• metadata management;
• data quality management;
• effective communication; and
• building and manage relationships.

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Brief description

• The purpose of this position is to enhance data modelling, business process management and data development maturity within the Economic Statistics Department (ESD) to support the production of reliable economic statistics for effective decision-making.

Detailed description

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

• Continuously assess data modelling and data development maturity levels in ESD against best practices. 
• Implement and contribute to the development of standards, guidelines, processes and procedures for data modelling and data governance within the department and the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) Group. 
• Specify and translate business information requirements into data definitions within ESD. 
• Document and review business processes and procedures and analyse business and related data management needs for ESD. 
• Independently facilitate workshops and consult with stakeholders regularly to understand and address data-related issues, as required. 
• Conduct data modelling activities during project implementations and for operational needs, as required. 
• Assist in compiling project-based reports to monitor and measure progress in data modelling and data governance development, ensuring accurate information is captured according to business requirements. 
• Address and resolve data modelling and data governance development issues within ESD. 
• Develop and maintain stakeholder relationships to promote awareness of data modelling across ESD and support the production of quality statistics for decision-making. 

Qualifications
Job requirements

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

• at least an Honours degree in either Computer Science, Management Information Systems or Computer Engineering, or an equivalent qualification in a related field;
• a minimum of five to eight years’ experience in data management, statistics or economics; and
• relevant data modelling (e.g. Certified Data Management Professional Associate) and business analysis certification will be advantages. 

Additional requirements include:                      

knowledge and skills in:

• industry, business and organisational awareness; 
• quality assurance; 
• enterprise information management (EIM) strategy; 
• EIM planning; 
• data architecture; 
• analysis and problem-solving; 
• planning and organising; 
• service and stakeholder focus; 
• conceptual thinking; 
• innovation and creativity; 
• drive for results; 
• excellent interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills; and 
• proficiency in business continuity management (BCM) software and Microsoft (MS) Office products such as MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint. 

Deadline:6th February,2026

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Brief description

• The main purpose of this position is to lead the development and implementation of stress-testing frameworks aimed at promoting stability within the financial system. This involves conducting quantitative analyses to identify potential systemic risks and providing guidance to policymakers on the resilience of financial institutions under various stress scenarios.

Detailed description

The successful candidate will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following key performance areas:

• Lead the development and implementation of top-down and bottom-up stress-testing frameworks, including methodologies, processes and models.
• Conduct stress-testing exercises and report the results to policymakers. 
• Do research to inform the assumptions and relationships that underpin the relevant models.
• Investigate macroeconomic stress testing and possible financial stability risks to detect systemic vulnerabilities early and provide detailed reports on the findings.
• Build economic models to test the resilience of financial institutions. 
• Demonstrate an understanding and application of all methodological standards, techniques and protocols relevant to the work. 
• Prepare briefings and presentations on stress-test results, research findings and economic analyses and present these to internal and external stakeholders.
• Support the skills development of junior specialists by providing guidance on the subject matter in your scope of work.
• Independently deliver work and determine deliverables from a range of prescheduled and ad hoc team responsibilities.

Qualifications
Job requirements

To be considered for this position, candidates must have:

• a Master’s degree in either Economics, Econometrics, Mathematics, Statistics or Actuarial Science, or an equivalent qualification;
• a minimum eight years’ job-related experience with a background in stress testing, model development and/or quantitative analysis of systemic risk in the financial sector; and
• experience in relevant programming languages, such as Python, Matlab and ‘R’ will be an added advantage.

Additional requirements include: 

• proven facilitation and presentation abilities (considered an advantage);
• sound knowledge of economic and financial theories and macroprudential policies;
• an understanding of stress testing of the banking/insurance sectors or a similar environment;
• knowledge of the insurance and banking regulatory frameworks and international standards;
• experience in macroeconomic and/or microeconomic modelling;
• proficiency in project management and risk management;
• excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills; and
• proficiency in using Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Deadline:6th February,2026

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Brief description

• The main purpose of this position is to leverage industry knowledge and analytical expertise to lead data analysis in support of policy and decision making aligned with the strategic mandate of the Financial Stability Department (FinStab) within the South African Reserve Bank (SARB).

Detailed description

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

• Identify value driving opportunities for the application of advanced analytics in achieving the departmental mandate.
• Define, execute and take accountability for advanced analytics’ use cases which derive insights across key departmental subject areas.
• Lead the identification, sourcing and assessment of relevant structured and unstructured data for statistical modelling.
• Lead the design and development of robust statistical models which are modular, scalable, deployable, reproducible and version-controlled for use in analytics and reporting.
• Take accountability in all aspects of analytics solutioning, from scoping and hypothesis formulation to data sourcing, model selection, development, validation, deployment, maintenance, enhancement, optimisation and automation.
• Identify, manage and mitigate risks (i.e. model biases) and ensure adherence to ethics principles (fairness, privacy, transparency and accountability) with respect to data and advanced analytics modelling.
• Ensure alignment of work outputs to relevant departmental and SARB strategies and to Enterprise Information Management (EIM) and governance standards and frameworks.
• Communicate complex analytics concepts in a clear and concise manner to assist researchers, senior stakeholders and business leaders in interpreting model outputs and informing decision and policy actions.
• Ensure reusable analytics assets and knowledge transfer which allows business to fully integrate analytics assets in their business processes.
• Collaborate and proactively engage senior stakeholders from business and functional support areas across the analytics lifecycle to ensure solutions are well formulated, deployed, supported and adopted.
• Mentor and coach data scientists, data analysts and other junior team members.
• Provide guidance and training to relevant stakeholders on the application of analytical solutions and technologies.
• Keep abreast of industry best practices, techniques and technologies and to lead the implementation thereof to ensure value enhancing advanced analytics solutions.

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

• an Honours degree (NQF 8) in STEM field, advanced degree strongly recommended, or an equivalent qualification;
• Data Science certificate;
• Data Analytics or visualisation certificate;.
• 8−10 years of experience in building, maintaining and optimising Data and Business Intelligence solutions of which 6−8 years of relevant work experience in building advanced analytics driven solutions as part of analytics setup in company/analytics services;
• five+ years of leading the development & deployment of advanced analytics solutions; and
• three+ years of experience in leading junior data scientists and data science projects.

Additional requirements include:

• deep technical expertise in Statistics & Machine Learning: Regressions;
• clustering techniques, timeseries techniques, bagging and boosting trees;
• ensemble models, neural networks;
• deep technical expertise in at least two of the following programming languages: Python, R, Statistical Analysis System (SAS), Scala, Structured query language (SQL);
• extensive experience with descriptive statistics and exploratory data analysis (EDA);
• extensive experience in working with large datasets in flat files, relational databases and distributed systems (Hadoop). 
• some exposure to Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure and/or Google Cloud Platform (GCP);
• extensive experience with visualization tools (e.g. PowerBI, SAS, Tableau, MicroStrategy);
• extensive experience in working with large volumes of structured and unstructured data and leveraging it to build Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Machine Learning (ML) solutions through end-to-end automated data pipelines; and
• extensive experience in machine learning operations (MLOps) for AI/ML model deployment and monitoring enhancements for standalone solutions or as part of larger product.         

Deadline:6th February,2026