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Detailed description

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

• Lead and implement the strategic vision of the SARB Museum, ensuring its alignment with the broader objectives of the SARB. 
• Apply the target operating model, processes and standards to support efficient operations and governance across the museum’s services, including visitor experiences, events, exhibitions, educational outreach and programming, publications and public programming. 
• Oversee marketing, advocacy, outreach and communications for the museum, making effective use of multimedia platforms such as video, podcasts, social media and digital content production, to enhance visibility, storytelling and public engagement.
• Develop comprehensive schedules that outline agendas and desired outcomes for museum activities and projects, fostering engagement with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the museum’s programmes and projects and drive continuous improvements. 
• Manage relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including the public, academic institutions, government entities and business, to enhance the museum’s profile, performance and impact. 
• Maintain a consistently high standard of customer service and excellence across all museum operations.
• Administer the museum’s budget and collaborate with other departments, where required. 
• Stay informed about advancements and innovations that could enhance museum projects and programmes.
• Coordinate research relevant for the museum’s needs, such as temporary exhibitions or podcast programming.
• Prepare quality reports, including monthly statistics to track the museum’s performance, operations and effectiveness.
• Ensure adherence to all relevant standards, policies, procedures and health and safety protocols as well as compliance with all legislative requirements related to the management of the museum.
• Manage and support the development and performance of the museum team, including interns, students and tour guides.

Qualifications

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

• a Bachelor degree (NQF-level 7) in Museum Studies, Fine Art, Archaeology, Visual Arts or Heritage Studies or an equivalent qualification in a related field.
• six to eight years working in a museum, fine arts environment or art gallery.

Additional requirements include:

• museum management knowledge and skill;
• industry, organisational and business awareness knowledge;
• quality assurance knowledge and skill;
• written and verbal communications knowledge and skill;
• continued learning and/or professional development knowledge and skill;
• business continuity planning knowledge and skill;
• project management knowledge and skill;
• communications legislation and governance, risk and compliance;
• reporting writing knowledge and skill;
• stakeholder management knowledge and skill;
• provision of communications services;
• experience in managing visual art collections and exhibitions, 
• integrating curatorial practices in museum operations; and
• multimedia content production knowledge and skill.

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Detailed description

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

• Conduct functional, integration, usability, configuration, installation, system, regression and user acceptance testing.
• Assist with the analysis of business requirements and gap analysis to ensure that comprehensive testing can be performed. 
• Compile and execute test cases and scenarios (including test estimation) to ensure a structured approach during testing. 
• Perform defect management to ensure high-quality solutions.
• Produce and communicate the progress for all testing efforts, results, activities, data, logging and tracking.
• Produce quality reports (encapsulating test results and statistics) to support the final approval for implementation of the solution.
• Collaborate with analysts, designers, developers and system owners in the testing of new requirements.

Job requirements

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

• a National Diploma (NQF 6) in Information Technology (IT) or an equivalent qualification; and
• two to five years’ testing experience in an IT environment.

Additional requirements include:

• conceptual thinking;
• effective communication skills;
• drive for results;
• teamwork;
• service and stakeholder focus;
• building and maintaining relationships; and
• judgement and decision-making skills.

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Detailed description

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

• Recommend, manage and implement the SARB’s corporate art strategy, ensuring the collection remains fit for purpose and aligned to the broader objectives of the SARB’s strategy.
• Oversee the curation of themes and art pieces for display across SARB sites and the museum gallery spaces allocated to the Corporate Services Department in collaboration with museum officials.
• Serve as the custodian of the SARB collection exhibitions and how these are curated, displayed and engaged with.
• Manage and oversee the effective sourcing and disposal recommendations to the SARB Art Committee.
• Facilitate the implementation and use of the art tracking and curatorship system.
• Oversee all aspects related to the collection, including but not limited to, the recording, safekeeping, preservation, handling, rotation, maintenance, loans and valuation of the collection.
• Manage all service providers, contracts, budgets and expenditure related to the collection.
• Ensure that a high standard of customer service and excellence is delivered consistently.
• Curate and maintain all information and content required for showcasing the collection, including publishing art collection catalogues and publications.
• Stay abreast of advances and changes that will enhance the value of the collection and related programmes.
• Develop and implement work plans and operational plans, including rotation plans for the collection as well as knowledge-enhancing showcases for SARB employees, students and other interested stakeholders.
• Prepare regular reports, including monthly statistics, in relation to the performance, effectiveness and operations of the collection.
• Ensure adherence and compliance with expected standards, policies, procedures, health and safety protocols, and ensure that all legislative requirements pertaining to the collection are followed.
• Manage the performance and development of the team, including interns and students.

Qualifications

Job requirements

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

• a Bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) in Fine Arts or an equivalent qualification; and
• six to eight years in a museum, fine arts, art gallery and/or large corporate art collection environment.

Additional requirements include:

• strategic thinking skills;
• conceptual thinking skills;
• judgement and decision-making skills;
• a drive for results;
• the ability to develop others;
• leading change;
• the ability to build and maintain effective relationships;
• effective communication and public speaking skills;
• the ability to promote teamwork;
• analytical and problem-solving skills; and
• a stakeholder and client focus.

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

• Contribute to the development and execution of the department and NPS strategy (e.g.  NPS Vision).
• Draft, issue and/or amend policy and regulatory documents (e.g. standards, directives, policy papers, consultation papers, explanatory memos, notices and guidance notes). 
• Review and provide input to other legislation, standards and reports derived from international standard setting bodies, regional and domestic regulatory authorities.
• Review and approve the entry, participation and exit criteria of operators and schemes including amendments
• Provide input into the requests from operators of payment, clearing, or settlement system to operate in another jurisdiction and provide recommendations .
• Review internal and external comments received from stakeholders on policy and regulatory instruments. 
• Contribute to the process of developing Anti-Money Laundering (AML)/ Combating the Financing of Terrorism (CFT) and Combating the Financing of Proliferation (CFP) strategy, policies and regulatory framework.
• Coordinate and administer policy and regulation dialogues and to assist in the establishment and operationalisation of necessary committees .
• Monitor and identify payments policy, regulatory and legislative developments, both internationally and domestically 
• Provide input to NPS and other relevant policy, regulatory, licensing, supervisory and oversight frameworks.
• Conduct research to keep abreast of policy, regulatory and risk-reduction developments and best practices.
• Ensure that the NPS regulatory framework complies with relevant international standards and practices.
• Provide guidance and input in new products, innovation and developments in the NPS. 
• Build relationships and engage with internal and external stakeholders.
• Draft surveys in order to obtain inputs and feedback from stakeholders on payments policy and regulatory matters and consolidate inputs received.
• Generate and share knowledge with internal and external stakeholders and contribute to training, capacity building and education of stakeholders, including consumers.
• Represent the Bank and PRD and contribute in industry and stakeholder meetings, and/or on international, domestic, regional and standard setting bodies, committees, structures, forums etc. 
• Collect and analyse data impacting the policy and regulatory environment and the development of policy and regulations
• Assist with identifying, assessing and mitigating risks within the Policy and Regulation division. 
• Contribute to projects and attend to ad hoc tasks and responsibilities as per requirements.

Qualifications

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

• the minimum of an Honours degree (NQF 8) in Accounting, Commerce, Economics, Finance or Law, or an equivalent qualification; and
• the minimum of 8 - 10 years’ experience in the payments or financial markets environment.

Additional requirements include:

• industry, organisational and business awareness;

knowledge and skill in:

•  licensing, authorisations, designations and registrations; 
• the NPS;
• the NPS legal framework and regulations, particularly the South African Reserve Bank Act National Payment System Act 78 of 1998 and directives issued thereunder, and other relevant legislation such as the Financial Sector Regulation Act, the Financial Intelligence Centre Act 38 of 2001;
• industry, business and organisations; 
• quality assurance; 
• continuous improvement; 
• continued learning/professional development; 
• risk management;
• central banking; and
• digital literacy;

the ability to:

• problem-solve and analyse;
• drive results;
• promote teamwork;
• communicate effectively;
• build and maintain relationships;
• have impact and influence;
• have a service and stakeholder focus;
• plan and organise;
• manage complexity and ambiguity; and
• display innovation and creativity.

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Detailed description

The successful candidate will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following key performance areas:

• Measure, analyse and attribute the investment performance of portfolios.
• Provide insights into global markets, asset class performance and macroeconomic trends.
• Generate appropriate analysis to ensure that the drivers of portfolio performance are understood.
• Accurately price and value various financial instruments.
• Report on the performance of portfolios and risk-adjusted ratios and provide management information for escalation to senior management.
• Assist with the preparation of data inputs for the investment performance measurement and attribution tools.
• Provide input into the formulation and implementation of the strategic asset allocation and risk budgeting processes.
• Develop and maintain procedure manuals for operational purposes.
• Manage ad hoc internal and external client queries as well as reporting and administrative matters.

Qualifications

Job requirements

To be considered for this position, candidates must have:

• an Honours’s degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, Actuarial Science, Financial Engineering, Investment Management, Risk Management, Econometrics or a similar field, with majors in Mathematics, Statistics or Risk Management; and
• two to five years’ relevant work experience in the asset management industry or another financial field, with at least two years’ experience in investment risk management and various aspects of financial markets.

The following would be an added advantage: 

• a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Financial Risk Manager (FRM), Certificate in Investment Performance Measurement (CIPM), Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) or a Professional Risk Management (PRM) qualification;
• knowledge of portfolio administration systems; and
• knowledge of Visual Basic for Applications (VBA), Matlab, Python, R or any programming language.

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

• Collect, compile and analyse IEA statistics and associated macroeconomic indicators and share findings with senior management.
• Contribute to the integration and reconciliation of data across institutional sectors, economic accounts and statistical domains to ensure consistency and coherence within the national accounts framework.
• Populate, process and manage data across all relevant economic indicators and disciplines within the IEA domain, maintaining a comprehensive and accurate database.
• Validate source data and check the accuracy of received and processed data, while liaising regularly with data providers.
• Assist in special projects run by the department.
• Conduct methodological research to improve the maturity and quality of relevant economic indicators.
• Reconcile input data and economic findings with other macroeconomic statistics, using advanced business intelligence tools and applications.
• Monitor and analyse conditions affecting the economy by staying abreast of developments in the assigned domain.
• Apply appropriate methodological standards, guidelines and principles in line with international best practice.
• Stay informed of new research and statistical methodologies, considering their implications for the work area.
• Compile thorough, comprehensive and descriptive reports.
• Collaborate with external stakeholders and represent the SARB in professional settings.
• Prepare and deliver impactful briefings and presentations on research findings and economic analysis to internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

To be considered for this position, candidates must have:

• an Honours degree in either economics, statistics or a related field, with some accounting background;
• two to five years’ experience in economic analysis, research and/or macroeconomics, microeconomics or financial economics;
• a proven track record of conducting and delivering high-quality economic analyses;
• proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint, including the ability to use functions and formulas to organise, analyse and manipulate data; and
• familiarity with R statistical software and/or Python will be an advantage. 

Additional requirements include:

• an affinity for statistics and economic analysis, with a strong interest in applying statistical principles to real-world economic data;
• knowledge of international statistical manuals and best practice, such as International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) guidelines;
• sound knowledge of non-bank financial institutions and related financial statistics;
• a task-oriented mindset and excellent time management skills to thrive in a deadline-driven environment;
• the ability to work independently as well as in team and project settings;
• strong report-writing skills and the ability to present complex data and analysis clearly and concisely;
• competence in using computerised systems for statistics compilation;
• initiative and sound problem-solving capabilities;
• excellent communication and interpersonal skills; and
• strong analytical abilities and attention to detail.

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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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Detailed description

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

• Lead and provide an integrated view of the management information landscape for the GSMD.
• Manage the GSMD’s information assets effectively, supporting operational efficiency, compliance and strategic decision-making.
• Deliver high-quality and relevant work using statistical models and data mining techniques, with task activities including, but not limited to:
• defining the data required to support informed decision-making in the GSMD;
• translating the GSMD strategy into data sources and reports for the regular tracking of GSMD results;
• ensuring that the systems and data collection instruments are in place, fully utilised and continuously improved; 
• assisting with the installation, operation and maintenance of new technologies, providing database design and management services to the GSMD and designing and administering surveys;
• ensuring that data collected by the various instruments is accurate and consistent;
• coordinating the input of data to match output requirements across the GSMD;
• performing data analytics work, using a range of statistical models and techniques, such as correlation, regression or time-series analysis, to convert the data collected by the instruments into useful, understandable, appropriate, differentiated and necessary management information; and 
• presenting conclusions gained from analysing data in appropriate formats.
• Lead and participate in stakeholder engagements, both internal and external, displaying the ability to solicit information as well as deliver a coherent and convincing message.
• Proactively stay abreast of developments in the internal and external environment and broaden knowledge of functional area to ensure alignment with best practice and industry standards.
• Provide on-the-job coaching and skills transfer in to ensure efficient data analysis and reporting for the GSMD.
• Lead business data-related projects as project owner and participate in business projects related to business data collection and correlation.
• Define own deliverables with guidance from the manager and prioritise the delivery of agreed outputs.

Qualifications

Job requirements

To be considered for this position, candidates must have:

• a Bachelors’ degree (NQF level 7) in either statistics, mathematics or computer science, or an equivalent NQF 7 qualification in a related field;
• a relevant data management certification, such as Certified Data Management Professional, will be an advantage;
• five to eight years’ experience in managing information systems; and 
• experience in a security management environment will be an advantage.

Additional requirements include:

• drive for results;
• planning and organising;
• analysis and problem-solving;
• effective communication;
• judgement and decision-making;
• resilience;
• impact and influence; and
• building and maintaining relationships.

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Detailed description

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

• Contribute to and implement the SARB Group Project Security and the SARB Group Position Sensitivity Risk Management methodologies.
• Determine and classify the security sensitivity of all SARB Group projects.
• Define and manage the overall SARB Group post-classification methodology to ensure that positions are correctly classified.
• Provide security risk guidance on all SARB Group projects to mitigate and manage risks in the provision of the project and secondary risk to the SARB Group.
• Ensure, through governance processes, that project deliverables conform to recommended security measures during implementation.
• Liaise and coordinate with specialised functions (e.g. Cyber and Information Security Unit) to provide tailored security governance for SARB Group projects.
• Provide regular project security risk status and progress reports for decision-making purposes.
• Ensure that project and position sensitivity requirements are integrated and implemented into broader enterprise-wide system and process renewal activities (for example, system projects, communities of practice and policy generating bodies).

Qualifications

Job requirements

To be considered for this position, candidates must have:

• a Bachelor’s degree (NQF-level 7) in Security, Security Risk Management, Business Management, Project Management or equivalent;
• five years’ experience in a facility security environment or related field;
• a Project Management certification will be an added advantage; and
• experience in construction and/or ICT project management will be an added advantage.

Additional requirements include:

• impact and influence;
• service and stakeholder focus;
• developing and managing relationships;
• problem-solving and analysis;
• effective communication; 
• learning and researching;
• creativity and innovation;
• planning and organising;
• resilience;
• judgement and decision-making; and
• conceptual thinking.

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Detailed description

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

• Collect data from multiple sources and sift through and evaluate information.
• Organise, collate and analyse information and data from multiple databases and information feeds.
• Proactively communicate insight summaries to business partners, including the senior analysts and manager.
• Document information products and package for distribution to stakeholders through structured reporting.
• Apply appropriate analytical techniques, methodologies and technologies to meet objectives of the task.
• Synthesise multiple sources of data and information into a single topical summary.
• Derive insights that respond to client needs and key business questions. 

Qualifications

Job requirements

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

• a Bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) in Security Risk Management, Security Studies, Intelligence Analysis or an equivalent qualification;
• knowledge of academic-level research methodology; and
• two to three years’ experience in intelligence, research, security, finance and/or knowledge management.

The following would be an added advantage:

• experience in information collection and analysis with a strong liaison and coordination capability.
• specialist training in intelligence analysis and/or completed risk analysis.

Additional requirements include:

skills in:

• stakeholder engagement and management;
• problem-solving and analysis;
• planning and organising;
• verbal and written communication;
• decision-making;
• advanced and demonstrable report writing skills;
• confidentiality;
• judgement; and 
• curiosity and an analytical approach to data and information.

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Job Description

• Assist in conducting research based on international best practice and practices in other jurisdictions that are similar to the South African market, to better inform the development of a robust regulatory framework for South Africa. 
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative impact assessments which inform PA policy positions, approaches and regulatory instruments.
• Participate in industry engagement sessions and engagements with other financial sector regulators and internal stakeholders in developing regulatory frameworks for the PA.
• Provide input on policy development for the PA in areas related to prudentially regulated financial institutions and the relevant regulatory framework.
• Provide secretariat support for the governance structures within the PA. 
• Assist senior team members in representing the PA in external forums on policy matters and legislation.
• Assist senior team members in coordinating the PA’s ‘house view’ on policy and legislation, in collaboration with the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) and other regulators.
• Contribute to and/or assist in drafting speeches and briefing notes for the PA Chief Executive Officer, the SARB Governor and Deputy Governors as well as any other PA staff member on specialist topics so that the PA and/or SARB view is represented locally and internationally.

Qualifications

To be considered for this position, candidates must have:

• a postgraduate qualification in either law, finance or economics, or an equivalent qualification in a related field;
• a minimum of five to seven years’ experience in conducting policy-related research, drafting regulatory instruments or formulating policy, and analytical skills in a relevant field; and
• an advantage would be practical experience in:
• conducting research and demonstrable drafting and analysis skills in the financial sector; and 
• the financial sector regulatory environment.

Job-related skills and attributes include:

knowledge of the financial sector and an understanding of developments in recent financial sector reforms;

• an understanding of prudential supervision, regulation and legislation impacting the PA; 
• an understanding of international regulatory standards impacting the SARB and PA;
• competence in using Microsoft Office software packages;
• the ability to be proactive and work independently;
• excellent verbal and written communication skills; and
• the ability to work well under pressure and pay attention to detail.

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Job Description

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

• Receive, manage and analyse exceptions data from authorised dealers and process and finalise applications delivering work that meets the prescribed time and quality standards.
• Provide regular status updates and consolidated monthly reports to team leader/supervisor.
• Engage with relevant internal (relevant to the exceptions reporting value chain) and external (authorized dealers) stakeholders, displaying an ability to convey and explain information fluently
• Diagnose problems, choose and/or modify routines to deal with them, displaying the ability to provide solutions for problems within a defined context.
• Proactively broaden knowledge of functional area, displaying willingness to make improvements in own work (including methods and practices)
• Perform work independently within established practices, processes, rules and regulations ensuring compliance with standards, policies and other guidelines in executing own tasks.
• Evaluate own performance against given criteria and identify and address task-specific learning needs.

Qualifications

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

• a National Diploma in Banking, Finance, Statistics, Business Science or an equivalent NQF 6 qualification; and 
• two to five years’ relevant working experience in the financial, banking or regulatory sector.

Additional requirements include:

skill and knowledge in:

• industry, organisational and business awareness;
• business continuity planning;
• quality assurance;
• risk and compliance assessment, monitoring and reporting.

skill in:

• verbal and written communication (including presentation and report writing); 
• analysis and problem-solving;
• judgement and decision-making;
• planning and organising;
• a service and stakeholder focus;
• a drive for results;
• competence in Microsoft Office packages (e.g. Excel, Word and PowerPoint);
• the ability to work under pressure; and
• the ability to work in a team.

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Detailed description

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

• Prepare and provide accurate and reliable data and information in support of strategic decisions.
• Acquire new data sources to enable effective departmental decision-making.
• Create and maintain consistent metadata in a manner that allows for clear and unambiguous data definitions and meets legislative, quality and security requirements.
• Create and maintain business metadata for published data sources to ensure they are easily discoverable and meaningful to information consumers.
• Prepare relevant data for appropriate consumers in the SARB Group and relevant stakeholders, and monitor published data sources for usage, relevance and quality feedback.
• Ensure that assigned data elements are current, do not conflict with other data elements in the metadata registry and are used consistently across various systems.
• Proactively identify and resolve data integrity and quality issues.
• Stay current with developments in all functional areas relevant to information management and ensure their appropriate application.
• Propose and implement refinements and continuous improvements to systems, tools, methods and processes in own area.

Qualifications

Job requirements

To be considered for this position, candidates must have:

• a bachelor’s degree in either information technology, computer science or mathematics, or an equivalent NQF 7 qualification in a related field;
• five to eight years’ experience in any of the relevant data management disciplines, such as data governance, metadata management, master data management, business intelligence and data development; and
• relevant certifications, such as Certified Data Steward, will be an advantage.

Additional requirements include:

knowledge and skills in:

• reference and master data;
• metadata management; and
• data quality management;
• service and stakeholder focus;
• effective communication;
• impact and influence;
• drive for results;
• problem-solving and analysis;
• planning and organising;
• innovation and creativity;
• judgement and decision-making; and
• conceptual thinking.

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Job Description

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

• Assist in conducting research based on international best practice and practices in other jurisdictions that are similar to the South African market to better inform the development of a robust regulatory framework for the South African. 
• Participate in industry engagement sessions as well as engagements with other financial sector regulators and internal stakeholders in the development of regulatory frameworks for the Prudential Authority (PA).
• Provide input into the areas of policy development for the PA related to prudentially regulated financial institutions and the relevant regulatory framework.
• Provide secretariat support for the governance structures within the PA. 
• Assist senior team members in representing the PA in external forums on policy matters and legislation.
• Assist senior team members with the coordination of the PA’s ‘house view’ on policy and legislation, in collaboration with the SARB and other regulators.
• Contribute to and/or assist in drafting speeches and briefing notes for the PA CEO, the SARB Governor and Deputy Governors as well as any other PA staff member on specialist topics so that the PA/SARB view is represented locally and internationally.
• Responsible for assisting with the drafting and development and/or refining of regulatory instruments and policy positions for deposit taking institutions in terms of the Banks Act 94 of 1990, working closely with senior team members and senior management in the broader PA.

Qualifications

Job requirements

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

• a postgraduate qualification in Law, Finance, Economics or an equivalent qualification; and
• a minimum of five to seven years’ experience in conducting policy-related research, drafting regulatory instruments or formulating policy and analytical skills in a relevant field.

The following would be an added advantage:

• practical experience in the deposit-taking regulatory environment; and/or
• practical experience in conducting research, and demonstrable drafting and analysis skills in the financial sector.

Job-related skills and attributes include:

knowledge of the financial sector and an understanding of developments in recent financial sector reforms;

• an understanding of prudential supervision, regulation and legislation impacting the PA; 
• an understanding of international regulatory standards impacting the South African Reserve Bank (SARB)/PA;
• competence in the use of Microsoft Office (MS) software packages;
• the ability to be proactive and work independently;
• excellent verbal and written communication skills; and
• the ability to work well under pressure and paying attention to detail.

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Detailed description

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

• Facilitate and drive the formulation, review and refinement of the IT strategy of the SARB on a periodic basis in alignment with the changing IT business environment.
• Provide thought leadership, decision support and strategic consultation to the SARB’s Business Solutions and Technology Department (BSTD) and the business.
• Package and present the IT strategy to key stakeholders for the purposes of engagements and approvals.
• Facilitate and drive the development of the IT business plan in support of the IT strategy.
• Establish and manage internal and external stakeholder relationships throughout the IT strategy life cycle to ensure the approval and adoption thereof.
• Proactively research and assess both internal and external environments which may impact on the management of information and the adoption of technology relevant to the SARB.
• Track and report on the progress of execution against the IT strategy.
• Factor an appropriate funding model to enable the practical execution of the IT strategy and make recommendations on how to achieve long-term scalability, reduce operational costs and better support business processes.

Job requirements

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

• at least an Honours degree (NQF 8) in IT or Commerce, or an equivalent qualification; and
• at least 8–10 years’ experience in strategy development, with a strong focus on IT.

Additional requirements include:

• experience in strategy development and maintenance;
• managing complexity and ambiguity;
• showing resilience;
• having a strong drive for results;
• being a strong team player; and

having knowledge and skill in:

• strategy planning;
• stakeholder management;
• market research;
• strategy and communication project management;
• strategic thinking;
• conceptual thinking;
• impact and influence;
• judgement and decision-making;
• effective communication;
• analysis and problem-solving;
• presentation design and reporting as well as associated software knowledge; and
• contract and supplier management.

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Detailed description

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

• Analyse, assess and evaluate financial, market and business information in order to report on market risks to facilitate informed decision making on the foreign exchange, gold and other fixed-income reserve portfolios of the SARB.
• Prepare and coordinate daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual risk reports, and provide analysis on the market risk measures and how they impact the SARB’s investments. 
• Assist in the develop of strategies for market risk management of the SARB’s investment portfolios. 
• Assist in conducting research on market risk developments and make recommendations based on the findings.
• Assisting in researching and conceptualising and building of market risk models for calculating market risks associated with the SARB’s portfolios and particular trades or strategies. 
• Contribute towards the formulation of market risk-related policies and ensure the implementation thereof.
• Participate in cross-functional activities for the alignment and harmonisation of risk-related information.
• Creating and maintaining procedure manuals for operational purposes 
• Develop and maintain business relationships with all stakeholders
• Create and maintain procedure manuals for operational purposes.

Job requirements

To be considered for this position, candidates must have:

• an Honours degree or NQF8 equivalent qualification in Investment Management, Risk Management, Finance, Accounting or a related field; and
• two to five years of work-related experience in market risk management and various aspects of financial markets

The following would be an added advantage: 

• a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Professional Risk Management (PRM) or Financial Risk Manager (FRM) qualification; 
• Financial risk modelling experience coding in tools such as Power BI, Python and R
• Environmental social and governance (ESG) related experience in the investment management space.

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Job Description

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

• Assist in conducting research based on international best practice and practices in other jurisdictions that are similar to the South African market, to better inform the development of a robust regulatory framework for South Africa. 
• Participate in industry engagement sessions as well as engagements with other financial sector regulators and internal stakeholders in developing regulatory frameworks for the PA.
• Provide input on policy development for the PA in areas related to prudentially regulated financial institutions and the relevant regulatory framework.
• Provide secretariat support for the governance structures within the PA. 
• Assist senior team members in representing the PA in external forums on policy matters and legislation.
• Assist senior team members in coordinating the PA’s ‘house view’ on policy and legislation, in collaboration with the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) and other regulators.
• Contribute to and/or assist in drafting speeches and briefing notes for the PA Chief Executive Officer, the SARB Governor and Deputy Governors as well as any other PA staff member on specialist topics so that the PA and/or SARB view is represented locally and internationally.
• Develop and refine policy positions, regulatory frameworks and regulatory instruments in accordance with the FSR Act, working closely with senior team members and senior management in the broader PA.

Job requirements

To be considered for this position, candidates must have:

• a postgraduate qualification in either law, finance or economics, or an equivalent qualification in a related field;
• a minimum of five to seven years’ experience in conducting policy-related research, drafting regulatory instruments or formulating policy, and analytical skills in a relevant field; and
• an advantage would be practical experience in:
• the deposit-taking regulatory environment;
• financial conglomerates, financial technology, financial inclusion or the significant ownership regulatory environment; and/or
• conducting research and demonstrable drafting and analysis skills in the financial sector.

Job-related skills and attributes include:

knowledge of the financial sector and an understanding of developments in recent financial sector reforms;

• an understanding of prudential supervision, regulation and legislation impacting the PA; 
• an understanding of international regulatory standards impacting the SARB and PA;
• competence in using Microsoft Office software packages;
• the ability to be proactive and work independently;
• excellent verbal and written communication skills; and
• the ability to work well under pressure and pay attention to detail.