To apply for any of these positions, visit the South African Reserve Bank career portal by clicking the application link provided at the end of each job description. All the best with your applications. Positions are open until filled unless otherwise specified.
Associate Economic Statistician – Economic Statistics Department (ESD)
Job Description
The Associate Economic Statistician will play a key role in supporting the department’s work on economic data and analysis. This position focuses on using data science to improve how we handle and interpret economic information. The successful candidate will contribute to building better tools and insights for the South African Reserve Bank (SARB).
Key responsibilities include:
- Building and updating data products with data science methods to help the department perform better statistical and economic analysis.
- Using data science techniques to improve current economic indicators and create new ones.
- Maintaining and improving the production time series database.
- Helping analyze data and statistics by creating business intelligence tools, such as web applications and dashboards, to spot trends and produce dynamic reports and presentations that can be easily reproduced.
- Preparing and sharing monthly ‘Economic Flash Reports’ that provide detailed analysis of short-term economic indicators.
- Training department staff on the data products being used and giving presentations on specialized data science topics.
- Conducting research on methods, especially how data science can be applied in a central bank setting.
- Helping write analytical and methodological notes.
- Contributing to data science documentation and procedures within the department, and taking part in SARB-wide and external discussions.
- Assisting with presentations when needed, including managing external events.
- Handling general administrative tasks and any ad hoc duties for the unit.
Qualifications and Requirements
To be considered, you must have:
- An Honours degree in Economics, Finance, Statistics, or a related field.
- Two to five years of experience in economic analysis, including hands-on project work with data science.
Other important skills and qualities include:
- A strong interest in statistics and economic analysis.
- Skill in coding with R (experience with ‘tidyverse’, ‘Shiny’, and R Markdown is a plus).
- Good time management to handle deadlines and work under pressure while maintaining high quality.
- Ability to work alone or in a team.
- Strong skills in writing reports.
- Interest in compiling statistics using computer systems.
- Initiative-taking.
- Conceptual and strategic thinking.
- Problem-solving abilities.
- Handling complex and unclear situations.
- Planning and organizing skills.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Attention to detail.
In line with the SARB’s commitment to diversifying its workforce, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups. People with disabilities are welcome to apply.
The SARB offers competitive remuneration and benefits based on the position level and in line with market standards. The appointment level will depend on your competence and experience.
Cloud Architect – Business Solutions and Technology Department (BSTD)
Job Description
This role involves researching, planning, designing, and deploying cloud infrastructure solutions for the South African Reserve Bank Group (SARB Group). The Cloud Architect will ensure that cloud systems support the organization’s technology needs effectively and securely.
Key responsibilities include:
- Researching and recommending new infrastructure solutions (like servers, mainframes, and storage) that fit the business strategy, and helping with their procurement.
- Defining and evolving the SARB Group’s cloud architecture to match the future vision.
- Planning cloud architecture blueprints and roadmaps following best practices and standards.
- Overseeing the implementation of cloud designs to ensure they meet industry standards.
- Guiding on cloud adoption strategies and managing costs.
- Managing the full life cycle of cloud technologies.
- Leading the design of cloud-native solutions.
- Implementing and maintaining governance and security models for the cloud, in line with the Cyber and Information Security Unit’s guidelines.
- Creating and updating technical standards, procedures, user guides, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and other documents for cloud infrastructure.
- Working with internal and external stakeholders to ensure cloud solutions function well.
- Identifying and fixing risks in the cloud environment based on audits and assessments.
- Keeping up with the latest developments in cloud architectures and technologies.
- Providing cloud expertise for ICT infrastructure projects and contributing to other SARB Group projects.
- Handling capacity planning, disaster recovery, and resource allocation for optimal performance, continuity, and scalability.
Qualifications and Requirements
To be considered, you must have:
- An Honours degree (NQF 8) in IT, Computer Science, or an equivalent qualification.
- TOGAF certification.
- ITIL v3/4 and COBIT 2019 (added advantage).
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect.
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect.
- VMware Certified Professional (VCP) (added advantage).
- Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) (added advantage).
- Eight to ten years of experience in cloud infrastructure architecture, with a proven record in enterprise organizations.
Additional skills include:
- Knowledge of industry, organizational, and business awareness.
- Quality assurance.
- Continuous learning and professional development.
- Deep technical knowledge of cloud services.
- Improving cloud services continuously.
- Hands-on experience troubleshooting cloud services.
- Ability to read technical manuals, procedural documents, and OEM guides.
- Liaising with external providers for reviews and presentations.
- Understanding of IT processes like incident, configuration, and change management.
In line with the SARB’s commitment to diversifying its workforce, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups. People with disabilities are welcome to apply.
The SARB offers competitive remuneration and benefits based on the position level and in line with market standards. The appointment level will depend on your competence and experience.
Server Specialist – Virtualisation – Business Solutions and Technology Department (BSTD)
Job Description
The Server Specialist in Virtualisation will plan, design, implement, configure, and support virtualisation infrastructures to meet business needs. This role ensures high capacity, performance, and availability in line with service standards.
Key responsibilities include:
- Setting your own work plan and deliverables under guidance from the Team Lead: Servers and Storage, and prioritizing tasks.
- Designing, testing, and implementing scalable, redundant virtualisation solutions based on business needs and best practices.
- Providing first-line support for server virtualisation infrastructure.
- Offering third-line escalation support for virtualisation issues.
- Giving technical expertise for ICT projects and contributing to departmental initiatives.
- Finding ways to integrate and enhance virtualisation for cost-effective resource use.
- Researching and evaluating new virtualisation technologies aligned with SARB’s strategy.
- Maintaining technical diagrams and documentation for virtualisation setups and handing over to support teams.
- Staying updated on virtualisation trends and working with vendors for reviews and presentations.
- Contributing to policies and standards for virtualisation in line with governance.
- Addressing risks identified by auditors and assessments.
- Improving disaster recovery procedures and participating in exercises.
Qualifications and Requirements
To be considered, you must have:
- A Bachelor’s degree or Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in Information Technology, Computer Science, or equivalent.
- Five to eight years of relevant experience.
Additional skills include:
- Knowledge of database administration, industry awareness, quality assurance, continual improvement, and professional development.
- Business continuity planning, IT enablement, transformation, application support, infrastructure design, network design, systems specialisation, IT governance, service management, virtualisation management, and capacity management.
- Conceptual thinking, communication, flexibility, drive for results, teamwork, service focus, judgement, impact, analytical problem-solving, and resilience.
In line with the SARB’s commitment to diversifying its workforce, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups. People with disabilities are welcome to apply.
The SARB offers competitive remuneration and benefits based on the position level and in line with market standards. The appointment level will depend on your competence and experience.
Manager – Visual Communications – Executive Management (ExMan)
Job Description
The Manager of Visual Communications leads a team to create innovative visual materials, including motion graphics and designs for events and publications. The goal is to produce appealing content that matches the SARB’s brand and identity.
Key responsibilities include:
- Developing and maintaining creative design processes and standards for all visual needs.
- Leading the team by assigning projects, coaching designers, and ensuring brand alignment.
- Guiding creative direction for concepts, proposals, motion graphics, publications, and other materials.
- Acting as the guardian of the SARB brand, ensuring all designs follow guidelines.
- Creating versatile design concepts for various platforms like publications, events, and marketing.
- Planning work, overseeing quality, and ensuring timely delivery by managing team resources.
- Managing and updating photo libraries and creative assets for digital and physical use.
- Engaging stakeholders and providing advice on visual communications to build trust in the unit.
- Reporting periodically to the Head of Communications.
- Keeping up with visual communication trends and improving team practices.
- Managing external suppliers for high-quality outputs.
- Staying current with software and design practices, implementing improvements.
- Managing team performance and development.
Qualifications and Requirements
To be considered, you must have:
- A Bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) in Fine Arts, Graphic Design, or equivalent.
- Good knowledge of design and multimedia software.
- Six to eight years of experience in graphic design and/or animation.
Additional skills include:
- Industry awareness, corporate branding, graphic design software, quality assurance, continuous improvement, professional development, communications project management, reporting, and stakeholder management.
In line with the SARB’s commitment to diversifying its workforce, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups. People with disabilities are welcome to apply.
The SARB offers competitive remuneration and benefits based on the position level and in line with market standards. The appointment level will depend on your competence and experience.
Graphic Designer – Executive Management (Exec Man)
Job Description
The Graphic Designer creates creative visual materials, including motion graphics and designs for SARB events and publications. The work ensures all outputs are visually engaging and consistent with the SARB brand.
Key responsibilities include:
- Conceptualizing and creating high-quality designs with clients, following brand guidelines.
- Selecting elements like photos, infographics, and graphs for publications, motion designs, animations, and videos.
- Working with clients to define and meet design needs.
- Planning work based on schedules and providing progress updates.
- Communicating with clients on design feedback and guidance aligned with the brand.
- Advising on layout, motion design, software, and processes.
- Prioritizing tasks based on deadlines and urgency.
- Meeting turnaround times as per procedures and agreed timelines.
- Applying leading practices in design and layout.
Qualifications and Requirements
To be considered, you must have:
- A Diploma (NQF 6) in Graphic Design or equivalent.
- Three to five years of experience in graphic design or animation.
Additional skills include:
- Judgement and decision-making, drive for results, relationship building, communication, professionalism, time management, flexibility, teamwork, problem-solving, resilience, and client focus.
In line with the SARB’s commitment to diversifying its workforce, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups. People with disabilities are welcome to apply.
The SARB offers competitive remuneration and benefits based on the position level and in line with market standards. The appointment level will depend on your competence and experience.
Business Operations Officer – Domestic Settlement Services – National Payment System Department (NPSD)
Job Description
The Business Operations Officer supports participants and operators in payment and settlement services. This role involves handling communications, monitoring systems, and ensuring smooth operations.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting participants and operators via various communication channels.
- Logging, monitoring, escalating, and resolving issues on the call system per service levels.
- Compiling operational, performance, and customer engagement reports.
- Analyzing system data to improve payment and settlement efficiency.
- Monitoring systems for settlements within standards and escalating issues.
- Conducting system testing and market tests per frameworks.
- Participating in projects related to regulations, business, and technology changes.
- Contributing to and reviewing business requirements and test cases.
- Handling billing, financial reconciliation, and cost recovery.
- Providing on-the-job training for SARB staff.
- Conducting participant training.
- Contributing to new employee induction.
- Preparing evidence for auditors and contributing to financial market infrastructure assessments.
- Identifying and reporting operational risks.
- Executing resilience tests for business continuity.
- Updating operational and system manuals, procedures, and processes.
- Following the stakeholder management framework for operations support.
- Coordinating onboarding and termination of participants on the RTGS system.
- Capturing and verifying master data changes on RTGS.
- Executing or monitoring operational system changes.
Qualifications and Requirements
To be considered, you must have:
- A National Diploma (NQF 6) in Business Administration, Financial Management, or Operations Management.
- Two to five years of experience in financial or banking services.
Additional skills include:
- Industry awareness, quality assurance, continuous improvement, professional development.
- Knowledge of national payment system, settlement, risk management, central banking, legislation.
- Computer literacy, decision-making, problem-solving, and communication skills.
In line with the SARB’s commitment to diversifying its workforce, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups. People with disabilities are welcome to apply.
The SARB offers competitive remuneration and benefits based on the position level and in line with market standards. The appointment level will depend on your competence and experience.
Technical Lead – Core Banking – Business Solutions and Technology Department (BSTD)
Job Description
The Technical Lead provides application support and leadership for core banking systems at the SARB. This ensures system availability, solutions, and enhancements for effective banking services.
Key responsibilities include:
- Analyzing and reporting on incidents, problems, and production releases.
- Developing procedures for maintenance, business continuity planning (BCP), and IT service continuity management (ITSCM).
- Managing incident resolutions to maintain business continuity.
- Driving solution deployments per standards and requirements.
- Managing supplier service level agreements.
- Ensuring compliance with change control and release processes.
- Leading BCP, ITSCM, and maintenance exercises.
- Facilitating vulnerability scanning and resolutions.
- Managing stakeholder relationships for quality services.
- Providing technical solutions for financial cluster enhancements.
- Managing end-of-cycle processes for settlements and reconciliations.
Qualifications and Requirements
To be considered, you must have:
- A Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology (NQF 7) or equivalent.
- Five to eight years in ICT applications support, with three years as technical lead.
- Six to eight years in Java, PL/SQL, WebLogic, Oracle E-Business Suite, FLEXCUBE, OBDX, OBPM, OBIEE, SOA, and identity management.
Additional skills include:
- Knowledge of Oracle databases, Linux/Unix, industry awareness, quality assurance, continual improvement, applications support, systems specialisation, IT governance, service management, capacity management, and operations.
In line with the SARB’s commitment to diversifying its workforce, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups. People with disabilities are welcome to apply.
The SARB offers competitive remuneration and benefits based on the position level and in line with market standards. The appointment level will depend on your competence and experience.
We wish you all the best with your applications.
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