Job Description

Brief description

The main purpose of this position is to provide business intelligence to the Group Security Management Department (GSMD) of the South African Reserve Bank to enable informed decision-making in achieving its strategic objectives.

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.

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.

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.