Brief Description
The main purpose of the position(s) is to provide administration support to the Divisional Heads of the Financial Conglomerate Supervision Department (FCSD) within the Prudential Authority (PA.
Detailed description
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas:
- Planning and coordinating supervisory calendars;
- Arrangement of meetings, internal and external;
- Collect and welcome clients from the Reception area;
- Organise parking, catering/refreshments and prepare agendas and meeting materials;
- Set-up venues prior to meetings (projector laptop, coffee and tea facilities);
- Take minutes, distribute to all attendees and follow-up on matters arising / actions resulting from the meeting;
- Organising, coordinating and maintaining documents e.g. operational risk assessments, strategy planning, FSAP self-assessments and remedial actions;
- Provide general office administration including scanning, processing requests via ERP (language editing, catering, mail, etc.), filing of documents;
- Arrange and co-ordinate travel arrangements for Divisional Heads and teams;
- Complete claims and other documentation upon Divisional Head's return from official visits; and
- Act as stand-in for Head of Department Personal Assistants as and when required.
Job requirements
To be considered for this position, candidates must be in possession of:
- National Diploma in Administration or an equivalent NQF 6 qualification; and
- A minimum of two to five years’ experience in an Administrator / Personal Assistant or similar role.
Additional requirements are as follows:
- Ability to multi-task and perform duties for a group of Divisional Heads;
- Ability to work under pressure;
- Flexibility in terms of working hours as and when required;
- Supportive to group goals and objective;
- Planning and organizing;
- Problem solving; and
- Written and verbal communication
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.
