Trending Roles at South African Reserve Bank

Detailed description

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

• Work closely with the Senior Manager in developing standards, processes and procedures related to investigations within the PA. 
• Analyse and provide guidance to the frontline teams in relation to the execution of sanctions and enforcement decisions. 
• Conduct investigations into matters relating to the possible non-compliance of regulated entities with relevant legislation (e.g. banking- and insurance-related legislation). 
• Report investigation findings and provide recommendations to the relevant authority within the PA. 
• Provide secretariat support services to the PA Regulatory Action Committee, including, but not limited to, the preparation of agendas and minutes. 
• Support the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the PA in following up on and actioning matters and ensuring that the decisions thereon are implemented. 
• Ensure that matters of non-compliance of regulated entities with relevant legislation are appropriately channelled and addressed. 
• Maintain a database of matters relating to regulated entities’ non-compliance with relevant legislation. 
• Promote awareness across the PA with regard to the processes and procedures of matters relating to regulated entities’ non-compliance with relevant legislation. 
• Work closely with the Senior Manager in developing standards, processes and procedures related to the resolution of failed non-systemically important supervised institutions. 
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders, displaying the ability to solicit information and to communicate a clear and coherent message. 

Qualifications

Job requirements

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

• at least two to five years’ experience in litigation, compliance and/or forensic work (i.e. the investigation or prosecution/litigation of commercial cases) and
• a relevant Bachelor’s degree in Law, Compliance or Finance.

The following would be an added advantage:

• an applicable Honours degree; and
• knowledge of, and experience in, insolvency law and/or insolvency proceedings.

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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.

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.

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Detailed description

The successful candidates will be responsible for, among other tasks, the following:

• Provide actuarial support concerning both solo and group entities, this includes but is not limited to the following: 
• scrutinising the financial soundness of life insurers; 
• participation in on-site visits to life insurers; and 
• the consideration of internal model approvals.
• Scrutinise and check the compliance of submissions by life insurers’ actuaries.
• 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.
• Maintain and upgrade databases.
• Participate in and execute projects initiated within industry forums.
• Transfer knowledge and skills to stakeholders, both inside and outside of the PA.

Job requirements

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

• have a relevant Postgraduate degree in Actuarial Science;
• be actively pursuing studies and ideally have passed or been exempted from all part A1 and part A2 subjects plus the A301 subject of the Actuarial Society of South Africa. Credit will also be given for passes in any of the more advanced subjects; and
• eight to ten years’ relevant working experience, preferably in the life insurance industry.

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Detailed description

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

• Gather, compile and analyse statistics related to monetary and banking matters and share the findings with senior specialists.
• Collect, update and analyse statistics on deposits and loans extended by banks.
• Collect, update and analyse statistics on money-market interest rates, including rates on deposits and loans extended by banks.
• Manage and process data across all relevant economic indicators and disciplines related to monetary and banking statistics, maintaining a comprehensive and accurate database.
• Verify the accuracy of received and processed data, validate source data and frequently consult with data providers.
• Assist in various departmental projects.
• Consult with internal and external data providers.
• Provide statistical information to both internal and external parties, applying methodological standards to ensure adherence to international best practices.
• Stay updated on new research and statistical methodologies, considering their implications on your work.
• Analyse data and statistics using business intelligence tools to identify trends and present analytical findings in written reports, including graphs and tables.
• Assist with presentations, general administrative tasks and other ad hoc requirements of the division.

Job requirements

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

• an Honours degree in Economics, Statistics, Data Science or a related field, including some accounting background;
• two to five years’ experience in economic analysis, research or macroeconomics, microeconomics or financial economics;
• a proven history of conducting and delivering high-quality economic analyses;
• proficiency in using Microsoft Office products such as MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint as well as the ability to use tools (functions and formulas) to organise, analyse and adjust data; and
• the ability to program in ‘R’ and/or Python will be an added advantage. 

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Detailed description

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

• Prioritise projects and new requests in collaboration with the relevant business and stakeholders to enable strategic alignment and optimal resource allocation. 
• Facilitate the development of the business case and project initiation documents in accordance with Programme Management Office (PMO) methodology to define and approve the purpose and business motivation. 
• Allocate project managers and negotiate and agree to the allocation of project team members to ensure effective skills utilisation. 
• Oversee output by project managers ensuring compliance with the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) programme and project methodology where delivery is according to the approved schedule, within budget, specifications and quality standards. 
• Fulfil the line management function pertaining to development and performance of project managers and administrators within the team. 
• Coach and mentor project managers and administrators within the team, providing leadership and motivation. 
• Conduct required programme meetings to consolidate reporting, manage risks and constraints, thereby ensuring cohesion, consistency and integrity of output.
• Manage specific projects as and when required in accordance with workload or as assigned. 
• Engage and present to senior level stakeholders within the PA and the SARB at various stages of the different life cycles of the projects.
• Oversee the delivery of project benefits and monitor post-implementation reviews to ensure sustainability of project solutions. 

Job requirements

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

• a postgraduate qualification (NQF 8) in Business Management, Project Management or any related field;
• 8–10 years of job-related experience in Project, Programme or Business Management.

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Job Description

The successful candidate will be responsible for, among others, 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.
• Identify and manage data assets within the domain, ensuring alignment and integration across elements.
• Create and maintain consistent metadata to ensure clear and precise data definition, while complying with legislative, quality and security requirements.
• Develop and maintain business metadata for published data sources, ensuring that it is easily discoverable and meaningful to information consumers.
• Provide relevant data for appropriate consumers within the SARB Group and relevant stakeholders and monitor published data sources for feedback on usage, relevance and quality.
• Ensure that the assigned data element is current and does not conflict with other data elements in the metadata registry and ensure consistency in data usage across various systems.
• Monitor and improve data quality through defined metrics, continuous feedback loops and proactive issue resolution.
• Proactively identify and resolve data integrity and quality issues.
• Stay current with developments in all functional areas relevant to information management and ensure appropriate application thereof.
• Propose and implement the refinement and continuous improvement of systems, tools, methods and processes in own area.
• Represent the SARB’s NPSD at the Data Stewards Council.

Qualifications

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

• a Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology (IT), Mathematics or an equivalent qualification at NQF 7 level; and
• five to eight years’ experience in data governance, data architecture or metadata management.

The following would be an added advantage:

• DAMA-certified data management professional (CDMP) or similar data management certification.

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Detailed description

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

• Direct and coordinate the activities of project resources to ensure the project progresses according to the approved schedule and produces the expected deliverables, within budget and according to specification and quality standards. 
• Define the project scope/brief and work breakdown structure in collaboration with key stakeholders to ensure a common understanding of deliverables and the approach. 
• Produce comprehensive project management plans, including scope, quality, risks, time, cost, human resources, procurement, integration and communication, and ensure that these knowledge areas are regularly updated and maintained. 
• Ensure that all project documentation, deliverables and reports are produced, approved and maintained in a timely manner.
• Identify and manage project risks, constraints and changes, and ensure that the project plan is managed and approved. 
• Establish and manage relationships with all stakeholders, role players and service providers to ensure commitment to a common goal. 
• Establish and effectively manage a multi-disciplinary project team throughout the project life cycle, clearly defining the roles and responsibilities of project team members for the delivery of project outputs.

Job requirements

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

• a relevant Bachelor’s degree in Commerce and/or Information and Communication Technology or an equivalent qualification (at NQF7 level);
• a minimum of five to eight years’ experience in project management within the payment environment; and
• sound knowledge of project management legislation, project cost management, and contract and service management.

The following would be an added advantage: 

• a postgraduate qualification in project management.

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Job Description

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

• Efficiently manage and organise the Senior Managers’ schedules, including arranging appointments and travel logistics by coordinating with relevant personnel.
• Answer, screen and address incoming telephone calls using your own judgement, handling queries or directing calls to the appropriate individuals when necessary.
• Prepare, edit and accurately format correspondence, communications, presentations and other documents, conducting basic research and analysis as needed for these tasks. 
• Compile and organise project-related and other information on behalf of the Senior Managers. 
• Collect and coordinate all submissions (Word, PowerPoint and other formats) required by various committees on behalf of the Senior Managers, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality standards for all submissions.
• Evaluate and enhance operating practices within your area of responsibility as needed.
• Foster positive relationships both internally and externally on behalf of the Senior Managers by engaging with members and stakeholders at all levels of seniority. 
• Create and maintain a contact database for the Senior Managers’ office, along with a filling system in accordance with the SARB’s File Plan and Records Management Policy.
• Carry out day-to-day duties ethically, maintaining absolute confidentiality in all matters related to the Senior Managers’ office.
• Perform any other tasks as directed by the Senior Managers as needed.

Qualifications

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

• a Grade 12 qualification and Secretarial Diploma; and 
• a minimum of six to eight years’ experience in a corporate personal assistant or equivalent role.

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Job Description

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

• Enhance and maintain the database of production time series for economic indicators.
• Compile and distribute monthly ‘Economic Flash Reports’ with a comprehensive analysis of the relevant economic indicators, including producing nowcasts of these indicators.
• Stay updated on developments in the relevant economic indicators and regularly present these updates to the division. 
• Assist in compiling new, high-quality and reliable economic indicators and improving existing ones.
• Assist in conducting methodological and economic research.
• Contribute to the creation of analytical and methodological notes.
• Provide inputs to the background documentation for Monetary Policy Committee meetings.
• Perform general administrative and ad hoc tasks required by the division.

Qualifications

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

• an Honours degree in either Economics, Econometrics, Statistics or a related field.

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Detailed description

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

• Proactively manage and maintain the divisional heads and managers’ diaries. 
• Where applicable, receive, screen and respond to incoming telephone calls using own initiatives, and deal with queries and/or route calls to appropriate people and formal channels. 
• Assist with all logistical arrangements for appointments, meetings and travel requirements in liaison with relevant personnel. 
• Coordinate with external parties attending in-person meetings with the divisional heads, managers or team members. 
• Maintain positive internal and external relationships on behalf of the divisional heads and managers by engaging with members and stakeholders at all levels of seniority. 
• Ensure incoming and outgoing correspondence is registered and filed in accordance with the SARB’s file plan and internal policies.
• Create and maintain a contact database for the divisional heads’ offices.
• Prepare and edit correspondence, communications, presentations, action plans and other documents, and conduct basic research and analysis where necessary for this purpose.
• Take, prepare and distribute accurate minutes for management meetings, divisional meetings and other committees and projects.
• Collate and coordinate project-based and other information on behalf of the divisional heads and managers.
• Review operating practices in own area and implement improvements where necessary.
• Perform day-to-day duties in an ethical manner that involves maintaining absolute confidentiality in all matters related to the divisional heads’ offices. 
• Execute any other tasks as instructed by the divisional heads and managers, as and when required. 

Qualifications

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

• a Grade 12 certificate and a Secretarial Diploma or equivalent qualification; and
• a minimum of two to five years’ experience in corporate personal assistance or a similar role.