Job Description

Brief description

The main purpose of this position is to manage the end-to-end project security and position sensitivity risk assessment and classification process, ensuring appropriate security measures are implemented for all South African Reserve Bank (SARB) Group projects and related short-term activities.

Detailed description

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

• Contribute to and implement the SARB Group Project Security and the SARB Group Position Sensitivity Risk Management methodologies.

• Determine and classify the security sensitivity of all SARB Group projects.

• Define and manage the overall SARB Group post-classification methodology to ensure that positions are correctly classified.

• Provide security risk guidance on all SARB Group projects to mitigate and manage risks in the provision of the project and secondary risk to the SARB Group.

• Ensure, through governance processes, that project deliverables conform to recommended security measures during implementation.

• Liaise and coordinate with specialised functions (e.g. Cyber and Information Security Unit) to provide tailored security governance for SARB Group projects.

• Provide regular project security risk status and progress reports for decision-making purposes.

• Ensure that project and position sensitivity requirements are integrated and implemented into broader enterprise-wide system and process renewal activities (for example, system projects, communities of practice and policy generating bodies).

Job requirements

To be considered for this position, candidates must have:

• a Bachelor’s degree (NQF-level 7) in Security, Security Risk Management, Business Management, Project Management or equivalent;

• five years’ experience in a facility security environment or related field;

• a Project Management certification will be an added advantage; and

• experience in construction and/or ICT project management will be an added advantage.

Additional requirements include:

• impact and influence;

• service and stakeholder focus;

• developing and managing relationships;

• problem-solving and analysis;

• effective communication;

• learning and researching;

• creativity and innovation;

• planning and organising;

• resilience;

• judgement and decision-making; and

• conceptual thinking.

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.