Brief description
The main purpose of this position is to provide personal administrative support and assistance to the Head of Department (HoD) and senior managers within the Currency Management Department (CMD) at the South African Reserve Bank (SARB).
Detailed description
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas:
- Manage and maintain the diaries of the HoD and senior managers within CMD, including logistical arrangements for appointments and travel in liaison with relevant personnel.
- Receive, screen and respond to incoming telephone calls using own initiative and, where appropriate, deal with queries and/or route calls to appropriate people.
- Prepare and edit correspondence, communications, presentations and other documents, conducting basic research and analysis where necessary for this purpose.
- Collate and coordinate project-based and other information on behalf of the HoD and senior managers within CMD.
- Review the operating practices in own area and implement improvements where necessary.
- Maintain positive internal and external relationships on behalf of the HoD and senior managers within CMD, engaging with stakeholders at all levels of seniority.
- Create and maintain a contact database for the HoD and senior managers within CMD as well as a filing system in accordance with the File Plan of the SARB.
- Perform day-to-day duties in an ethical manner that involves maintaining absolute confidentiality in all matters related to the HoD and senior managers within CMD.
- Execute any other tasks as instructed by the HoD and senior managers within CMD, as and when required.
To be considered for this position, candidates must be in possession of:
- the minimum of a National Higher Certificate (NQF 5) or an equivalent qualification;
- the minimum of 2–5 years of job-related experience;
- computer literacy; and
- proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite.
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.