Brief description
The main purpose of this position is to plan, execute, perform and report on quality assurance reviews to ensure compliance against the Risk Standards and Methodology of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB), including ISO 31000, ISO 22301, ISO 37301, ISO 27001, TEI GACP, the IRM Sound Practice Guides, the King IV Report on Corporate Governance for South Africa, 2016™ (King IV Report™) ITIL and COBIT.
Detailed description
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas:
- Develop, review and maintain the quality assurance and improvement programme of the SARB to identify any non-compliance with the policies and/or procedures of the Risk Management and Compliance Department (RMCD) to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Perform quality assurance reviews on the deliverables of RMCD’s specialised suite of disciplines – including risk management, ethics, anti-money laundering (AML), compliance risk management, project risk management, combined assurance, business continuity management, SHEQ oversight, environment social governance (ESG) and climate risk – and report on the results thereof, also providing recommendations for corrective actions to be implemented by the appropriate party(-ies).
- Perform the annual maturity assessments of the SARB’s risk management, ethics, AML, compliance risk management, project risk management and combined assurance activities, and report on the results thereof, also providing recommendations for corrective actions to be implemented by the appropriate party(-ies).
- Track progress on agreed corrective actions and ensure that the matters receive the necessary attention through to finalisation.
- Conduct research/benchmarking activities on emerging issues and opportunities to keep current on any changes and emerging best practice of the profession from a professional practice and quality assurance perspective.
- Advise the risk delivery teams on the practical application and implementation of RMCD’s specialised suite of disciplines.
- Provide regular methodology training and updates to risk professionals across the risk and compliance function, including new recruits/joiners.
- Conduct RMCD’s annual internal quality assurance assessments against all the ISO 31000, ISO 22301 and ISO 27001 standards as well as the code of ethics to test conformance thereto.
- Contribute to the coordination of RMCD’s combined assurance activities in conjunction with the SARB’s Internal Audit Department.
Job requirements
To be considered for this position, candidates must be in possession of:
- the minimum of a Bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) in Internal Auditing or Risk Management, or an equivalent qualification; and
- the minimum of 5–8 years of relevant work experience within an auditing or risk management environment, including quality assurance experience.
The following would be an added advantage:
- a quality assessor certification.
Additional requirements include:
- industry, organisational and business awareness, knowledge and skill;
- quality assurance knowledge and skill;
- continuous improvement knowledge and skill;
- continued learning and/or professional development knowledge and skill;
- risk management and compliance disciplines, principles, tools, methodologies, frameworks, policies and processes knowledge and skill;
- risk assessment and control design knowledge and skill;
- an understanding of information technology (IT) systems, risks and controls; and
- knowledge of technology-based audit techniques (data analytics).
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.
