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Detailed description

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

• Research and recommend emerging and fit-for-purpose end-user computing solutions and participate in the procurement of such solutions aligned to the business strategy.
• Define and evolve the SARB Group's end-user computing in alignment with the to-be architecture.
• Plan and develop end-user computing architecture blueprints and roadmaps for end-user solutions in alignment with industry best practices and standards.
• Oversee the implementation of end-user computing solutions and ensure alignment with defined architecture.
• Provide expert guidance on the adoption of end-user computing solutions.
• Provide expert guidance on cost management strategies for end-user computing solutions.
• Oversee the management of the end-user computing solutions life cycle.
• Lead the design of end-user computing solutions to ensure alignment with defined architectures.
• Implement and maintain the governance and security model for end-user computing as developed by the Cyber and Information Security Unit.
• Develop, maintain and document technical standards, procedures, user guides, standard operating procedures and instructional documents relating to the end-user computing solutions.
• Collaborate and engage with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the functionality of the deployed end-user computing solutions and technologies.
• Identify, address and remediate risks in the end-user computing environment as identified by auditors and governance-related assessments.
• Stay abreast of new developments in end-user computing architectures and technologies.
• Provide end-user computing architectural expertise with respect to information and communication technology (ICT) projects and participate in other SARB Group projects to contribute towards business objectives.
• Manage capacity planning, disaster recovery and resource allocation to ensure optimal performance, continuity, and scalability as it relates to end-user computing.

Qualifications

Job requirements 

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

• a minimum of an Honours degree (NQF 8) in Information Technology, Computer Science or an equivalent qualification;
• a minimum of 8 to 10 years’ experience in end-user computing architecture with a strong track record of designing and implementing end-user computing solutions in enterprise organisations;
• a TOGAF certification.

The following would be an added advantage:

• ITIL v3/4 and COBIT 2019 certifications;
• certified AWS Certified Solutions Architect; and
• certified Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect.

Additional requirements include:

• industry, organisational and business awareness knowledge;
• quality assurance knowledge and skills;
• excellent technical knowledge of cloud services;
• continuous improvement of cloud services;
• comprehensive hands-on cloud services troubleshooting experience;
• continuous learning and/or professional development;
• ability to read and understand technical manuals, procedural documentation and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) guides;
• liaising with external services providers for purposes of product and technology review, and coordinating vendor presentations where relevant; and 
• an understanding of the department’s goals and objectives

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Detailed description

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

• Develop a one- to three-year risk management plan/programme in keeping with the South African Reserve Bank’s (SARB) Risk Management Committee and Board Risk and Ethics Committee objectives and annual plans.
• Provide input into the group risk management, business continuity and compliance policies and related frameworks for infrastructure risks (real estate, construction and engineering).
• Develop and maintain comprehensive business continuity plans (BCP) for each project/programme, in conjunction with programme and project managers, and ensure that such plans are practicable and aligned to the SARB’s overall BCP principles. 
• Continuously scan the external environment to identify emerging risks within the construction (real estate, construction and engineering) industry and ensure that the SARB is aware of and taking the appropriate response. 
• Develop and implement reporting frameworks for management and governing forums that are aligned with frameworks developed by the Risk Management and Compliance Department.
• Identify changes in the applicable legislation/regulations and local/international standards relating to real estate, construction and engineering that may have an impact on the objectives of CSD. 
• Prepare, liaise with relevant departments and facilitate operational risk assessment workshops, business impact analysis and business continuity planning sessions, using the SARB’s risk management methodology.
• Track progress on the implementation of the department’s strategic, operational and specialised risk response strategies and compile reports.
• Brief and make presentations to departments, divisions and stakeholders on CSD’s real estate risk management, compliance and control processes. 
• Identify training needs for all CSD staff and project managers, and facilitate on-the-job training for junior analysts. 
• Log and report risk incidents on the SARB’s centralised risk incident tool and monitor action plans.
• Create risk, compliance and specialised risk (cyber, physical and data privacy) awareness within the department through campaigns and appropriate media.
• Plan, facilitate, execute, coordinate and report on the business continuity management (BCM) activities for the department (including projects) using the BCM system, and support the Head: CSD to facilitate the response to any incident at the SARB’s Joint Operations Centre and/or Crisis Preparedness Committee.

Qualifications

Job requirements 

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

• an Honours degree (NQF8) in Risk Management; and
• eight to 10 years of job-related experience, specifically in a risk and compliance management environment.

Additional requirements include: 

knowledge and skill in:

• strategy;
• legislation, governance, risk and compliance;
• service delivery ;
• information management;
• reporting;
• research; and 
• risk management.

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Detailed description

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

• Take responsibility for driving business analysis initiatives from initiation to implementation on projects of low to medium risk with a cycle of up to 12 months.
• Facilitate workshops independently and consult with business owners and stakeholders with regard to problem definitions and the identification of business requirements and needs.
• Review business processes and procedures, analyse business needs and associated data, identify and assess possible solutions and define the associated requirements.
• Elaborate on the scope and feasibility of solutions and develop the supporting business case.
• Manage change requirements and supporting specifications. 
• Investigate problems and propose solutions by interacting with users, developers and other stakeholders.
• Develop manuals and plans and present training courses in support of implementation.
• Stay abreast of changes to analytical tools and methodologies, identify opportunities to improve and standardise work processes and apply these in the course of own work. 

Qualifications

Job requirements

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

• an Honours degree in Information Technology (IT) or an equivalent qualification;
• a relevant Business Analysis certification; and
• five to eight years’ experience within a business analysis environment. 

Additional requirements include:

knowledge and skill in:

• industry, business and organisational awareness;
• continued learning and/or professional development;
• quality assurance; 
• continuous improvement;
• business transformation and optimisation;
• elicitation techniques;
• business analysis practices, methodology and tools;
• realisation and testing practices; and
• IT domain management; and
• behavioural competencies in:
• planning and organising;
• developing and growing others;
• judgement and decision making;
• resilience;
• impact and influence; and
• building and maintaining relationships.