Brief description
The main purpose of this position is to drive or lead the support, maintenance and enhancement of all Business Solutions and Technology (BSTD) applications to ensure systems availability, health and optimal performance.
Detailed description
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas:
- Drive or lead the monitoring of underlying environments (databases and application servers) to ensure capacity management, systems availability and optimal long-term performance.
- Ensure system availability, configuration, upgrades and general support for all BSTD applications.
- Drive enhancements of all BSTD applications through the installation of new features and by configuring solution architecture throughout the application lifecycle to ensure the delivery of new functionality.
- Provide guidance and technical input in the resolution of high-complexity issues across all BSTD applications.
- Lead engagements with cross-functional stakeholders and take responsibility for managing relationships.
- Keep abreast of industry best practices and technologies and lead the implementation thereof to optimise effective and efficient business applications.
- Impart knowledge of the technical environment to the system development team.
- Proactively identify and drive initiatives to ensure compliance and adherence to security and application standards across all BSTD applications.
- Identify and manage the mitigation of risks relating to the support of all BSTD applications.
- Provide reporting and recommendations on solution performance and system availability to senior management and relevant stakeholders.
- Assist and develop application technical specialists by providing technical guidance and assuring the quality of their outputs.
Job requirements
To be considered for this position, candidates must be in possession of:
- an Honours degree in Computer Science, Information Management, Information Technology (IT) or an equivalent qualification; and
- eight to ten years’ experience in supporting, maintaining and enhancing IT business applications.
Additional requirements include:
- knowledge and skill in:
- industry, organisational and business awareness;
- quality assurance;
- continual improvement;
- continued learning and professional development;
- business continuity and planning;
- IT enablement planning;
- IT transformation and innovation;
- release management;
- application design, configuration and development;
- application support and maintenance;
- infrastructure design and development;
- systems integration;
- workload estimation; and
- technical analysis.
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.