Fresh Openings at South African Reserve Bank

Job Description
Brief description

• The main purpose of this position is to oversee the Security Systems Design and Applications Function within the Group Security Management Department (GSMD), ensuring that security infrastructure is effectively implemented to maintain operational safety.

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

• Manage the provision of security systems management for the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) Group to ensure that appropriate security infrastructure is utilised. 
• Manage the research, design and implementation of security systems to ensure a secure operational environment. 
• Provide strategic oversight for the team’s security research and system design initiatives, ensuring that all projects align with the SARB Group’s security objectives and business goals.
• Provide high-level technical guidance and support to security researchers, functional specialists and system engineers, empowering them to execute their roles effectively.
• Oversee the assessment of new security technologies and methodologies, guiding the team in integrating these advancements into the organisation’s security infrastructure.
• Fulfil the team leadership function pertaining to on-the-job training development and performance of the team.
• Ensure the enforcement of security standards and policies across all projects, maintaining compliance with industry regulations and best practices through team adherence.
• Develop and manage the implementation of incident response plans, ensuring the team is equipped to handle and mitigate security system incidents promptly and efficiently.
• Manage the monitoring of the performance of security systems and applications through established key performance indicators (KPIs), leading the team in continuous improvement efforts based on these metrics.
• Facilitate collaboration between the security system design and applications team, the security business architects and other stakeholders to integrate security systems into the broader infrastructure, providing oversight to ensure alignment with security protocols.
• Manage and evaluate vendor partnerships and third-party security solutions, ensuring they meet the SABR’s security requirements and standards.
• Contribute to SARB Group's disaster recovery and business continuity strategies by overseeing the team’s efforts to ensure the resilience and recoverability of security systems and applications.

Qualifications
Job requirements

To be considered for this position, candidates must have:

• An Honours degree (NQF-level 8) in Information Technology, Security Systems Management, Electronics Security Systems or an equivalent qualification in a related field;
• 8−10 years’ experience in a security systems research, design and applications support environment, of which 3−5 years in a managerial or leadership capacity; and 
• sound knowledge and experience in areas such as system architecture and design, security frameworks and standards, system integration and stakeholder engagement.

Additional requirements include:

• leading change;
• strategic thinking; 
• building and maintaining trust;
• developing and empowering others;
• fostering diversity and inclusion;
• leading teams through effective communication and collaboration;
• managing complexity and ambiguity;
• building and maintaining relationships;
• drive for results; and
• sound judgement and decision-making skills.

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Job Description
Brief description

• The main purpose of this position is to provide effective team leadership for the management of the operation of all physical electronic security system functions within the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) Group. 

Detailed description

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

• Provide leadership for the technical and physical aspects of security infrastructure maintenance to ensure the integrity, reliability, availability and advancement of security measures across the SARB Group.
• Lead the operations of the technical physical electronic security management function to ensure delivery according to the security objectives of the SARB.
• Develop and implement governance frameworks for the management of all physical security systems to ensure that they are operational and functional at all times.
• Lead the maintenance support of physical electronic security systems, ensuring a proactive approach to system upkeep and minimising downtime across all entities within the SARB Group.
• Manage a comprehensive database containing security electronic system information, track electronic security anomalies, including system failures and maintenance deficits, to ensure timely and effective facilitation of resolution.
• Develop and ensure the implementation of operational risk identification and mitigation plan for physical electronic security systems to protect assets across the SARB Group. 
• Manage the compilation, analysis and reporting of physical electronic security systems management information (status and performance of security systems) to ensure management support decision making and input to strategic planning.
• Lead and empower the team, ensuring the team has the necessary support, guidance and resources to perform their duties effectively to foster a culture of continuous improvement, skills development and team collaboration. 
• Analyse technical information as input to the research, design and build life cycle to ensure a fit-for-purpose solution.
• Manage the capital and operational budget in support of the SARB Group security objectives.

Qualifications
Job requirements

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

• an Honours degree in Information Technology/Security Systems Management/Electronics Security Systems or an equivalent/related NQF 8 qualification;
• 8−10 years’ experience in management of electronic security systems, with at least 3 years in a team leadership/supervisory position; 
• sound knowledge of the security incident management, security management, relevant legislation and regulations, electronic security systems, computer-based systems and SANS Standards; and
• experience in information technology systems will be an added advantage.               

Additional requirements include:

• leading change;
• establishing focus;
• drive for results; 
• promote teamwork; 
• develop and empower others; 
• effective communication skills; 
• build and maintain relationships; 
• develop inter-personal effectiveness; 
• analysing and problem solving skills; 
• planning and organising skills; 
• judgement and decision making; and 
• strategic thinking.

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Job Description
Brief description

• The main purpose of this position is to manage and drive the implementation of an Information and Technology (I&T) Quality Management System (QMS), along with standards and processes that support the achievement of the South African Reserve Bank’s (SARB) I&T quality objectives, as well as ensure that the I&T solutions and services provided to the SARB consistently meet high standard and effectively support the I&T strategy.

Detailed description

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

• Develop, implement and maintain the I&T quality management framework and processes for the SARB.
• Determine and establish best practices, standards, processes and responsibilities necessary to achieve the SARB’s I&T quality objectives, ensuring alignment with I&T governance requirements.
• Provide input into the quality management policy and I&T quality objectives of the SARB.
• Determine the I&T quality requirements of stakeholders to ensure the delivery of high-quality I&T products and services.
• Develop quality management plans for I&T processes, projects and objectives across the SARB in accordance with I&T governance requirements (e.g. COBIT)
• Monitor the implementation of quality management plans to ensure target maturity levels are achieved for all I&T processes across the SARB.
• Promote the QMS and quality objectives throughout the SARB, including training subject matter experts, project managers and other relevant stakeholders in the implementation of the QMS.
• Develop and implement methods to measure and report on the effectiveness and efficiency of the QMS.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with I&T quality management, ensuring compliance with relevant governance frameworks as well as regulatory and industry standards.
• Lead stakeholder engagements (internal and external), displaying the ability to solicit information as well as deliver a coherent and convincing message.
• Stay up to date with developments in the I&T quality management field and apply new knowledge to own functional area.

Qualifications
Job requirements

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

• a minimum of an Honours degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or Informatics, or a related information technology (IT) quality discipline, technical field or certification;
• a minimum of 8 to 10 years’ IT quality management experience; and
• certifications in IT Quality Management and ISO 9000/1 (essential requirement).

The following would be an added advantage:

• Six Sigma or relevant quality management methodology certification;
• ITIL certification;
• PMBOK/ PRINCE2 certification; and
• COBIT 2019 Foundation certification.

Additional requirements include:

• industry, organisational and business awareness knowledge;
• quality assurance knowledge;
• quality assurance skills;
• release management knowledge;
• continuous improvement;
• I&T governance knowledge;
• project management skills;
• service management knowledge;
• I&T performance management knowledge; 
• extensive knowledge of IT quality management systems implementation;
• an understanding of IT quality systems regulatory requirements;
• in-depth knowledge and use of process improvement and quality management methods, tools and technology used to create and support defect-free, application software or business operations processes;
• an understanding of applications and/or infrastructure platforms;
• an understanding of process mapping concepts and tools;
• proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications;
• report writing skills;
• planning and organising skills;
• facilitation skills;
• problem-solving and analytical skills;
• a drive for results;
• strong leadership skills;
• effective verbal and written communication skills;
• effective interpersonal skills;
• the ability to work in a team;
• negotiation and conflict resolution skills;
• a service and stakeholder focus;
• an experienced change agent with energy, passion and enthusiasm to drive change;
• building and maintaining relationships;
• impact and influence; and
• judgement and decision-making skills.