Job Description

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

• Design and develop the SARB Benefits Realisation Framework, including benefits classification, definition, attribution logic, measurement approaches, templates and evidence rules.
• Refine and update the benefits model as institutional maturity, strategic priorities, and governance expectations evolve.
• Ensure the framework is fully integrated with the SARB governance, quality gates and institutional performance cycles.
• Provide clear guidance to the Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO), Portfolio and Programme teams on applying the framework.
• Review and assure the credibility and measurability of benefit definitions, baselines, key performance indicators (KPIs), dependency maps and evidence plans.
• Ensure benefits are clearly linked to the SARB strategic outcomes and institutional value streams.
• Confirm that benefit profiles submitted by EPMO and portfolios meet the SARB framework expectations.
• Independently validate benefit-progress evidence submitted by EPMO, Portfolio and Programme teams.
• Confirm accuracy, completeness and integrity of measurement methods, actuals and evidence trails.
• Ensure benefit reporting meets regulatory, audit and institutional performance requirements.
• Produce verified benefit insights for Strategy Management Office (SMO) performance dashboards, institutional scorecards and enterprise decision-making.
• Work with the SMO analytics and reporting specialist to translate verified evidence into actionable institutional insight and to identify and communicate systemic trends, risks and value-realisation constraints across portfolios.
• Build benefits-realisation capability across the EPMO and delivery teams by providing training, guidance, tools and templates aligned to the enterprise benefits realisation model.

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

• an NQF Level 8 qualification in Business Management, Industrial Engineering, Project/Programme Management or an equivalent qualification; and

• 8−10 years’ job-related experience.

Additional requirements include:

• industry, organisational and business awareness knowledge and skill, including understanding of the SARB strategic context and institutional performance environment;
• project benefits realisation knowledge, including benefits frameworks, modelling approaches, measurement methods and attribution logic and skills including designing and maintaining benefits models and measurement standards;
• strategic project governance and project compliance management knowledge, including governance, assurance and audit standards;

• business engagement management and stakeholder management knowledge, including cross-functional dependencies influencing value realisation;

• quality assurance knowledge and skill, applied to benefits definitions, baselines and evidence;
• continuous improvement knowledge and skill, including improving value measurement and realisation practices;
• continued learning and/or professional development knowledge and skill;
• project quality management and project performance management skills, including assessment of benefit definitions, baselines and supporting evidence;
• communications management skill, including explanation of benefit concepts, assumptions and findings; and
• training and continuous improvement skills, including supporting capability-building through guidance, tools and standards.

This position will be advertised internally and externally.

How to apply

All interested parties are invited to apply.

Internal applicants MUST apply through the HCM Cloud Solutions system.

External applicants MUST apply online, via www.resbank.co.za

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Shortlisted applicants will be subjected to a psychometric assessment, an appropriate reference check and a security clearance as part of the selection process.

The closing date for applications is 5 June 2026. Late applications will not be considered.

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 remuneration and benefits commensurate with the level of the position and in line with the market. The level at which the successful applicant will be appointed will depend on his/her competence and experience.

About SARB

Primary mandate of the SARB

Section 224 of the Constitution of South Africa states the mandate of the SARB as follows:

The primary object of the South African Reserve Bank is to protect the value of the currency in the interest of balanced and sustainable economic growth in the Republic.

The South African Reserve Bank, in support of its primary objective, must perform its functions independently and without fear, favour or prejudice.

WHAT WE DO

Monetary Policy

The Constitution gives the SARB the mandate to protect the value of the rand. We use interest rates to keep inflation low and steady.

Financial Stability

The SARB has a mandate to protect and enhance financial stability. We identify and mitigate systemic risks that might disrupt the financial system.

Prudential Regulation

The Prudential Authority regulates financial institutions and market infrastructures to promote and enhance their safety and soundness, and support financial stability.

Financial Markets

Open market operations are the main tool we use to implement monetary policy. We manage South Africa’s gold and foreign exchange reserves.

Financial Surveillance

The SARB is responsible for regulating cross-border transactions, preventing the abuse of the financial system and supporting the regulation of financial institutions.

Payments and Settlements

The SARB is responsible for ensuring the safety and soundness of the national payment system, which is the backbone of South Africa’s modern financial system.

Statistics

The SARB provides important economic and financial statistics that present an overview of the economic situation in South Africa.

Research

Research conducted by the SARB focuses on economics, financial stability, banking and emerging trends in finance. Our research supports policy decision-making.

Banknotes and Coin

The SARB has the sole right to make, issue and destroy banknotes and coin in South Africa.