New Vacancies at South African Reserve Bank

Detailed description

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

• Engage in planning and perform tasks independently in accordance with set standards and engineering principles.
• Perform specialist diagnoses for sub- and integrated systems by applying set or modified techniques within a defined context.
• Coordinate preventative and corrective maintenance in the sub- and integrated systems or equipment and report on possible component failure to enhance system capability.
• Select, apply and review best-testing procedures and tools for all maintenance and project work.
• Interpret work instructions and basic drawings pertaining to construction, HVAC, alterations/modifications, enhancement maintenance and specialist projects.
• Apply national and international standards to comply with health and safety requirements.
• Manage the quality assurance process on work done by internal resources and external service providers for adherence to industry requirements and report to the team leader on the work done.
• Prepare and submit weekly reports on the non-conformance in work and techniques used by artisans or contractors.
• Engage positively with stakeholders and clients, including handling clients’ complaints and compliments.
• Address any gaps in own performance of tasks and activities against the required standards.

QUALIFICATIONS

To be considered for this position, candidates must have:

• completed a national trade test in air-conditioning and/or refrigeration systems (essential).
• an N6 or NQF 6 technical certificate or an equivalent qualification;
• three to five years of experience in a technical trade environment; and
• a valid driver’s licence.

Additional requirements include:

• being conversant in the dynamics of a commercial office environment;
• working experience of maintaining a centralised chiller system;

knowledge of:

• general building maintenance procedures;
• the reading of floor plans, HVAC and civil drawings;
• the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993 and its regulations; and
• risk management related to occupational health and safety;
• problem-solving skills;
• computer literacy (i.e. the Microsoft Office suite); 
• good verbal and written communication skills; and
• being on standby to attend to any related faults after hours, on weekends and public holidays.

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Detailed description

The successful candidates will, among other things, be responsible for the following key performance areas:

• Lead, develop and provide specialist actuarial support with regard to technical provisions reviews.
• Lead, develop and provide specialist actuarial support with regard to further refinements of the solvency assessment and management (SAM) framework.
• Provide actuarial support concerning both solo and group entities including, but is not limited to, the following:
• scrutinising the financial soundness of life and non-life insurers;
• participation in on-site visits to insurers; and 
• the consideration of internal model approvals.
• Scrutinise and check the compliance of submissions by insurers.
• 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.
• Participate in and execute projects initiated within industry forums.
• Transfer knowledge and skills to stakeholders, both inside and outside of the PA.

QUALIFICATIONS

To be considered for this position, candidates must:

• be a Fellow of the Actuarial Society of South Africa (FASSA); and 
• have at least 10 to 12 years’ experience that include at least three years of relevant post-qualification working experience in the insurance industry. 

Job-related attributes:

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

Job-related skills and knowledge:

• experience in SAM;
• computer literacy (preferably including programming skills);
• ability to perform and understand technical provisions reserving;
• ability to understand complex financial models; and
• ability to deal professionally with internal and external clients.

Additional requirements include: 

• knowledge of the Insurance Act 18 of 2017; 
• knowledge of the Prudential Standards;
• knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) 17; 
• 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 PA’s offices in Pretoria and the offices of supervised entities located elsewhere. 

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Detailed description

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

• Manage the daily operations and activities of the SARB IT Service Desk to ensure that all IT service requests and incidents are addressed in a timely and efficient manner to maintain an exceptional customer service record.
• Develop and drive the implementation of standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the IT Service Desk.
• Develop and manage the implementation of process improvement plans.
• Take responsibility for the IT Service Desk data analytics, reporting and procedure documentation.
• Monitor, measure and enforce governance and compliance to IT service standards.
• Drive the employee self-service and overall automation agenda as part of the continuous improvement in the IT Service Desk environment.
• Build and manage key external and internal stakeholder relationships to ensure the delivery of quality service.
• Participate in broader departmental/divisional projects to contribute towards the SARB’s business objectives.
• Manage the performance of the third-party service provider in line with the business requirements and service standards.
• Monitor and control the quality of the services provided by contractors as well as provide coaching where necessary.
• Manage the training and development of the IT Service Desk team.
• Provide input to resource planning, cost estimation, budget development and cost control.

QUALIFICATIONS

Job requirements

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

• a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) in computer science, information systems or an equivalent qualification;
• ITIL Foundation certification in IT service management; and
• a minimum of 5–7 years’ experience in an IT environment.

Additional requirements include:

knowledge and skill in:

• industry, organisational and business awareness;
• quality assurance;
• continuous improvement;
• continued learning and/or professional development;
• IT enablement planning; and
• service management;
• skills in:
• infrastructure support;
• operations; and
• IT reporting; and 
• management of third-party service providers. 

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Detailed description

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

• Develop and implement the OHS management system in line with ISO 45001 requirements, procedures, and standards with regards to build environment and structure initiatives across the Bank and ensure that such is communicated and understood by all stakeholders. 
• Create OHS awareness with regards to build environment and structure initiatives across the Bank, administrative and embed the culture of safety in the business and its operations through relevant training and education. 
• Implement the OHS Contractor management framework and ensure that all critical projects have clear controls through detailed Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE) plans, and registered in keeping with acceptable/ industry standards or adopted framework.
• Actively keep abreast of and identify developments in the applicable legislations and create awareness thereof by relevant stakeholders to ensure increased levels of understanding, awareness, and application of SHE standards in the Bank.
• Advise and guide the business in the implementation of the OHS systems (policies, procedures, standards etc) and the prioritisation of OHS activities.
• Conduct audits, inspections, risk assessments in line with Hazards Identification and Risk Assessment policies and procedures.
• Engage with internal stakeholders and technical teams to inculcate the safety culture, encourage high performance, and ensure the prioritisation of OHS issues within the SARB.
• Ensure that all legal appointments and agreements with service providers occur as stipulated within the OHS Act and manage OHS compliance of all service providers (in the built projects and other high-risk activities) as per section 37 of the OHS Act, Construction Regulations, and other applicable legal prescripts.
• Gather data and compile OHS reports to inform decision making at an organisational level.
• Safeguard prudent document and records management in keeping with the requirements of the Bank’s records management principles, and the General Administrative and related Regulations the OHS Act. 
• Develop processes and procedures necessary for the statutory compliance of all facilities and projects in the Bank to comply with the contractual requirements as per relevant elements of the OSH Act, especially the Construction Regulations. 

QUALIFICATIONS

Job requirements

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

• a bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) in Safety Management and/or Environmental Health qualification or equivalent.
• exposure in highly technical, projects and complex operational environment; and
• a minimum of five to seven years’ experience in a Health and Safety environment.

The following will be an added advantage.

• Registration as a Construction Health and Safety Manager with The South African Council for Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP) (added advantage); and
• Extensive knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety Act 85 of 1993 and associated regulations.
• Extensive Knowledge of ISO 45001 Occupational health and safety management systems

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Detailed description

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

• Maintaining various types of general building-related machinery and equipment
• Do carpentry related tasks
• Do repairs and installations regarding all locks & keys
• Assisting the section manager in completing various general building-related tasks as and when required
• Assisting in the repositioning and maintenance of office workstations

QUALIFICATIONS

Job requirements

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

• a Matric/Grade 12 certificate or an N6 qualification;
• a Nationally recognised trade test in Carpentry with emphasis on general building maintenance;
• a broad knowledge on general building maintenance; and
• a Driver’s licence code 8 (a strong requirement).

Additional requirements are as follows:

• Two to five years’ experience as a Carpenter
• Technical skills in the use of tools and related Carpentry machinery
• Technical knowledge of the functioning of all types of general building machinery and equipment
• Experience in a general building maintenance environment with emphasis on high rise buildings
• Knowledge of locks & keys maintenance and installations
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act regulations and relevant risk management
• Problem-solving skills
• Knowledge in the reading of floor plans and civil drawings
• Knowledge of Carpentry design and maintenance
• Basic knowledge of workshop practice
• Computer literacy (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)
• Communication skills (i.e, written and verbal)