Job Description

Brief description

The main purpose of this position is to research, collect, analyse and report on integrity-related security threats to the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) by gathering information from multiple sources, synthesising insights, preparing structured reports and supporting stakeholders with proactive information for security-related decision-making.

Detailed description

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

• Collect data from multiple sources and sift through and evaluate information.

• Organise, collate and analyse information and data from multiple databases and information feeds.

• Proactively communicate insight summaries to business partners, including the senior analysts and manager.

• Document information products and package for distribution to stakeholders through structured reporting.

• Apply appropriate analytical techniques, methodologies and technologies to meet objectives of the task.

• Synthesise multiple sources of data and information into a single topical summary.

• Derive insights that respond to client needs and key business questions.

Job requirements

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

• a Bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) in Security Risk Management, Security Studies, Intelligence Analysis or an equivalent qualification;

• knowledge of academic-level research methodology; and

• two to three years’ experience in intelligence, research, security, finance and/or knowledge management.

The following would be an added advantage:

• experience in information collection and analysis with a strong liaison and coordination capability.

• specialist training in intelligence analysis and/or completed risk analysis.

Additional requirements include:

• skills in:

• stakeholder engagement and management;

• problem-solving and analysis;

• planning and organising;

• verbal and written communication;

• decision-making;

• advanced and demonstrable report writing skills;

• confidentiality;

• judgement; and

• curiosity and an analytical approach to data and information.

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.