Brief description
The main purpose of this role is to perform a general project administrative support function and ensure the smooth running of projects within the Business Solutions and Technology Department (BSTD).
Detailed description
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas:
- Assist in compiling and maintaining mandatory project documentation (e.g. information relating to the project charter, business case, project plan and change request) to ensure project compliance in terms of the Programme Management Office’s standards and procedures.
- Collate and manage project information and reports to ensure that the relevant stakeholders are adequately informed of a project’s status.
- Liaise with various stakeholders (internal and external) throughout a project’s life cycle to maintain effective communication on all matters relating to the project.
- Maintain and update all necessary documents on the MS Project Solution Tool.
- Update and maintain project schedules, highlighting deviations to ensure that project timelines are kept and to allow for planning adjustments.
- Maintain a project repository to ensure that project information is accessible to all stakeholders and available for audit purposes.
- Schedule meetings, consolidate information for meetings, maintain and disseminate minutes and ensure actions are done as per the meeting minutes.
- Record, update and maintain logs of lessons learnt, risks, issues and actions to allow the project manager to manage project risks.
- Contain and follow up on project activities in the absence of the project manager to ensure project continuity.
- Ensure that financial management, procurement, audit tracking and compliance to supplier contracts are effective in alignment with program/project activities.
- Maintain the financial spreadsheet to keep track of payments, including liaising with vendors and information technology financial management to ensure the timely payment of invoices.
- Process invoices for payments.
- Assist with resource allocations.
Job requirements
To be considered for this position, candidates must be in possession of:
- a Higher Certificate (NQF 5) in Project Administration or Project Management;
- a minimum of two to five years’ experience in a project administration environment; and
- solid knowledge of the project management discipline, with an emphasis on project administration, project cost management, contract management and project reporting.
Additional requirements include:
- planning, organising, analytical and problem-solving skills;
- a learning focus;
- a drive for results;
- resilience;
- managing complexity;
- judgement and decision making;
- verbal and written communication skills;
- flexibility; and
- a service and stakeholder focus.
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.
