Job Description

Brief description

The main purpose of this position is to act as a data steward and support the information management function in managing and overseeing data and information assets to provide the business with high-quality and consistently accessible data and information.

Detailed description:

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

• Prepare and provide accurate and reliable data and information in support of strategic decisions.
• Acquire new data sources to enable effective departmental decision-making.
• Create and maintain consistent metadata in a manner that allows for clear and
• unambiguous data definitions and meets legislative, quality and security requirements.
• Create and maintain business metadata for published data sources to ensure they are easily discoverable and meaningful to information consumers.
• Prepare relevant data for appropriate consumers in the SARB Group and relevant stakeholders, and monitor published data sources for usage, relevance and quality feedback.
• Ensure that assigned data elements are current, do not conflict with other data elements in the metadata registry and are used consistently across various systems.
• Proactively identify and resolve data integrity and quality issues.
• Stay current with developments in all functional areas relevant to information management and ensure their appropriate application.
• Propose and implement refinements and continuous improvements to systems, tools, methods and processes in own area.

To be considered for this position, candidates must have:

• a bachelor's degree in either information technology, computer science or mathematics, or an equivalent NQF 7 qualification in a related field;
• five to eight years' experience in any of the relevant data management disciplines, such as data governance, metadata management, master data management, business intelligence and data development; and
• relevant certifications, such as Certified Data Steward, will be an advantage.

Additional requirements include:

• knowledge and skills in:
• reference and master data;
• metadata management; and
• data quality management;
• service and stakeholder focus;
• effective communication;
• impact and influence;
• drive for results;
• problem-solving and analysis;
• planning and organising;
• innovation and creativity;
• 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.

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.