Job Opportunities at South African Reserve Bank

Brief Description        

• The main purpose of this position is to coordinate all the programmes and projects related deliverables of the construction programmes and projects in support of the Corporate Services Department (CSD).

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

• Compile documentation and provide project technical co-ordination in order to optimise programme and project capital scope, costs and execution schedule. 
• Collate and coordinate project compliance documentation (eg. Scope, Quality, Cost, SHE and Schedule) for programmes and project plans and to liaise with various stakeholders (internal and external) throughout the project life cycle in order to maintain effective communication on all matters relating to the project.
• Coordinate the development and review of the project charter, scope of Work (SoW) and cost estimate.
• Collate risk management information and provide evidence of mitigation plans to the Compliance and Records Coordinator within CSD.
• Collate and co-ordinate the project execution plan documentation tailored for each programme and project to ensure effective and efficient execution.
• Collate documentation and compile governance requirements on all aspects of project management framework.
• Co-ordinate estimates and cost control measures
• Co-ordinate and report on the programme and project schedules on the project performance and progress to the sponsor on a monthly basis. Including to maintain the procurement spreadsheet in order to keep track of contract status and to follow up as required with the Procurement Division and internal and external stakeholders.
• Co-ordinate appropriate handover of the programmes and projects to the Programme Managers Construction as per the PMO framework.
• Contain and follow up on project activities in the absence of the Programme Managers Construction in order to ensure project continuity.
• Coordinate all lessons learnt documentation and workshops in order to implement best practices gained from past experiences into Project Management systems, tools and guidelines for use in future projects to improve overall project management effectiveness and efficiencies.
• Maintain a project repository in order to ensure that project information is accessible to all stakeholders and available for audit purposes.

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

• a minimum of a National Diploma (NQF 6) OR equivalent in project management; and
• a minimum of 3-5 years of broad cross functional experience in construction project management and process management.

Additional requirements include:

• project compliance management knowledge and skill
• project planning knowledge and skill
• project legislation and governance, risk and compliance knowledge and skill
• project risk management knowledge and skill
• project information management knowledge and skill
• project reporting knowledge and skill;
• communication skills in English (i.e. written and verbal);
• building & maintaining relationships
• impact & Influence
• interpersonal sensitivity
• analysing & problem solving
• planning & organising and
• team player.

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Brief Description        

• The main purpose of this position is to provide an effective first-line response capability in security emergencies within the Head Office of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB).

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

• Rapidly respond to and contain physical security threats.
• Provide tactical security support to executive protection mobile and static operations, as and when required.
• Provide support in response to security emergencies, including providing support during disasters.
• Perform duties of a security official in the absence of emergencies.
• Provide initial medical assistance in the event of a medical emergency.
• Provide management information for the purposes of decision-making.
• Proactively broaden knowledge of own functional area, displaying a willingness to make improvements in the unit (including methods and practices).

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

• a Grade 12 certificate/NQF Level 4 qualification.
• a Basic Tactical Security Training (BTST) certificate;
• a skills programme in tactical security and emergency response certificate of competence;
• two to five years’ experience in a tactical security environment;
• knowledge of physical security, static and mobile protection, emergency reaction/response, basic ambulance assistance, electronic security systems, firearm handling and crime scene management;
• a level of medical and physical fitness which is commensurate with the inherent requirements of this position;
• a Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA) Grade C certificate;
• a competence certificate in handling firearms (9 mm pistol, semi-automatic rifle and shotgun);
• a favourable security clearance; and
• a valid Code 8 driver’s licence.

Additional requirements include:

• completion of a skills programme in tactical security and emergency response (added advantage);
• analysing and problem-solving;
• planning and organising;
• judgement and decision-making;
• observation and surveillance;
• verbal and written communication;
• negotiation skills;
• time management;
• coping under pressure;
• conflict handling;
• professionalism, discipline and resilience to work long hours; and
• availability to work shifts (including weekends) and perform duties as required by operational circumstances