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Detailed description

The successful candidate will be responsible for, among other duties, the following key performance areas:

• Give strategic and leadership direction to the division. 
• Fulfil the line management function pertaining to the development and performance of the team.
• Contribute to the compilation of divisional operational plans and take responsibility for the implementation as well as the monitoring thereof.
• Manage quality, facilitate delivery of the unit-specific outputs, clarify roles and responsibilities, and optimise and manage unit resources. 
• Take responsibility for the planning of work and improvement of workflow for the division.
• Make suggestions for refining South African Reserve Bank (SARB) policies, processes and systems. 
• Provide input to stakeholders such as National Treasury and the South African Revenue Service (SARS) in terms of policy enhancement and formulation. 
• Manage the processing and authorisation of applications as well as act as the signing authority within prescribed parameters.
• Manage the risk-based inspection process from end to end to ensure for adequate preparation, the completion of related administration, team leadership during inspections and effective reporting.
• Design and manage the maintenance of a management information system for consistent and accurate reporting of relevant information to senior management. 
• Facilitate collaboration with other divisions, including external stakeholders and functions impacting work. 
• Serve on various committees and ad hoc working groups as and when required. 
• Perform ad hoc duties and participate in special projects as and when required. 
• Lead stakeholder engagements (internal and external), displaying the ability to solicit information as well as delivering a coherent and convincing message. 
• Identify and mitigate risks related to own function and ensure compliance with the relevant governance frameworks.
• Stay current with markets developments (e.g. changes to exchange control policies, rules and regulations, new products).

Qualifications

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

• an Honours degree in Economics, Accounting, Informatics, Statistics, Finance or Banking or an equivalent (NQF 8) qualification; 
• a minimum of 8–10 years’ job-related experience in either exchange control, banking, financial markets or a relevant regulatory environment; and 
• at least two years’ experience in managing teams. 

Additional requirements include:

knowledge of:

• application of exchange control regulations and the Currency and Exchanges Manuals for Authorised Dealers and Authorised Dealers with Limited Authority; 
• the financial surveillance reporting rules and systems;
• the regulatory environment and keeping abreast with markets developments and new products;
• experience relating to inspections; and
• risk management and compliance practices and standards. 
• skill in:
• Leading and managing change 
• Promoting team work 
• Developing and growing others 
• Effective communication 
• Building and maintaining relationships 
• Service and stakeholder focus
• Planning and organizing
• Problem solving and analysis 
• Driving results 
• Established focus
• Impact and influence

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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 Bachelor Degree (NQF 7) 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. 

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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.

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Detailed description

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

• Drive the data sourcing strategy to ensure delivery of timely delivery of high-quality IEA statistics in the context of the macroeconomic statistics ecosphere.
• Oversee the production and dissemination of high-quality of IEA statistics and associated macroeconomic indicators in the context of applicable macroeconomic statistical domains.
• Initiate and lead interactions to improve the quality of sourced input data.
• Lead activities contributing to the monitoring, assessment and updating of sectoral macroeconomic landscapes within the South African economy.
• Lead research efforts to improve statistical compilation methods for the IEA.
• Ensures the application of international methodologies, guidelines and best practices in the compilation and research associated with the outpits of the IEA statistics. 
• Drive compliance of IEA statistics with relevant governance frameworks, policies, procedures and legislative requirements across all applicable elements of the SVC.
• Lead and coordinate the compilation of various statistical outputs and publications (i.e.  statistical tables, graphs and reports and Quarterly Bulletin) ensuring that the statistics reconcile with historical trends and all related macroeconomic statistical domains. 
• Develop and coordinate reports, analytical outcomes, research findings and present findings to the senior management of the department and, where applicable, to South African Reserve Bank management and domestic and international external stakeholders. 
• Proactively lead and provide support in engagements with external forums and/or contribute to the development of national statistical standards, classification, frameworks and protocols by actively participating in interactions such as workshops and seminars.
• Stay abreast with emerging research in the area of specialisation and statistical methodologies and recommend improvements in methodologies relevant the area of specialisation
• Actively participate in senior-level meetings (including meetings for the Monetary Policy Committee and Financial Stability Committee), sharing information pertaining to areas of specialisation when required.
• Drive statistical projects and coordination activities in the IEA environment and put processes in place to improve the quality of compiled statistics.
• Provide input related to project-based performance appraisals for team members and provide input into the overall performance evaluations, where appropriate.

Qualifications

Job requirements

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

• an Honours degree specialising in economics or a related field;
• eight or more years’ experience in economic statistics field;
• a proven track record in conducting and delivering high-quality economic analyses; and
• 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.

The following will be added advantage:

• a master’s degree in economics or a related field

Additional requirements include:

• an affinity for statistics and economic analysis, with a strong interest in applying statistical principles to real-world economic data;
• insight and knowledge regarding international statistical manuals and best practices (e.g. International Monetary Fund and Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development guidelines)
• a task-oriented approach, with excellent time management skills to thrive in a deadline-driven environment where work often requires managing pressure while maintaining quality;
• the ability to work independently as well as within a team/project environment;
• strong report writing skills and the ability to present complex statistical data and analyses clearly and concisely;
• an affinity for statistics compilation applying computerised systems;
• taking initiative and problem-solving skills;
• excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• analytical skills and a keen attention to detail;
• industry, business and organisational knowledge and skill;
• knowledge of statistical validation and quality control;
• knowledge of economic and/or financial market analysis principles, theories, practices, methodologies and tools knowledge and skill;
• strategic thinking skills;
• ability to manage and lead complex projects and activities;
• leading and adapting to change;
• planning and organisational skills; and
• interest in continuous development and capacitating others.

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Detailed description

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

• Manage and maintain the managers’ diaries, including making logistical arrangements for appointments and travelling commitments in liaison with relevant personnel.
• Receive, screen and respond to incoming telephone calls using own initiative and, where applicable, deal with queries and/or route calls to appropriate people.
• Prepare and edit correspondence, communication, presentations and other documents, and conduct basic research and analysis for this purpose, where necessary.
• Ensure that all incoming and outgoing correspondence (electronic mail or otherwise) is registered and filed in accordance with the File Plan of the SARB.
• Keep track of documents, maintain a registry, and compile weekly reports for follow-ups.
• Collate and coordinate project-based and other information.
• Review the operating practices in own area and implement improvements, where necessary.
• Maintain positive internal and external relationships on behalf of the managers, engaging with members of staff and other stakeholders at all levels of seniority.
• Create and maintain a contact database for the managers’ offices as well as a filing system in accordance with the SARB’s File Plan.
• Perform the day-to-day duties in an ethical manner that involves maintaining absolute confidentiality in all matters related to the managers’ offices.
• Serve on relevant divisional, departmental and/or SARB-wide project teams based on experience, skill and ability.
• Execute any other tasks as instructed by the managers, as and when required.

Qualifications

Job requirements

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

• a Matric certificate;
• a Secretarial Diploma or another relevant post-Matric qualification; and
• at least 6–8 years’ experience in a corporate personal assistant or equivalent environment, with experience in supporting executives.

The following would be an added advantage:

• a Bachelor’s degree (NQF 7).

Additional requirements include:

• proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook);
• knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures;
• proficiency in English (verbal and written);
• secretarial expertise; 
• excellent typing skills;
• the ability to work independently and outside of normal working hours, when required;
• time management and quality assurance skills;
• analytical and problem-solving skills;
• planning and organising skills;
• the ability to work under pressure;
• organisational awareness;
• interpersonal skills;
• adaptability; and
• attention to detail.