Job Description

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

• Manage and monitor operational, corrective and preventive maintenance as well as the equipment replacement programme at the South African Reserve Bank’s (SARB) Johannesburg Cash Centre, including the documentation and inventory of all systems.

• Manage the work of all external service providers to ensure compliance with contractual agreements and budgetary requirements.

• Identify and mitigate the risks associated with building operations and plan, and report accordingly to ensure good governance.

• Ensure that the design and maintenance of the building systems meet the legislative as well as health and safety requirements.

• Define and manage the installation of building systems and specify maintenance and operating procedures.

• Manage stakeholders and service level agreements by engaging and developing project contracts with external service providers.

• Manage and report on funds and budgets allotted to maintenance projects in the cash centre.

• Develop plans and apply techniques to optimise output and life cycle costs of all buildings and building equipment (systems).

• Drive continuous improvement in workflows and optimise the management technical resources.

• Proactively broaden knowledge of functional area, displaying willingness to make improvements in own work, including methods and practices.

Manage the performance and development of technical staff.

To be considered for this position, candidates must have:

• a Bachelor’s degree (NQF7) in Built Environment, Engineering or an equivalent qualification;

• a qualification in management;

• registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) or be a candidate thereof; and

• five to eight years of experience in engineering or building maintenance, with at least two years in a supervisory role.

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.