(1549) Communications Assistant - ExMan at South African Reserve Bank

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Communications Strategy, Content Production, Logistical Support, Administrative Tasks, Stakeholder Management, Public Relations, Editing, Journalism, Data Analysis, Quality Assurance, Canva, Adobe Suite, Written Communication, Verbal Communication

Industry

Banking

Description

Detailed description The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas: * Assist with implementing operational plans for communications and campaigns that support the South African Reserve Bank's (SARB) overall strategy and mandate. * Carry out logistical and administrative tasks to support communications operational plans. * Produce high-quality written and visual content for internal and external communications, including messages, memorandums, presentations and articles. * Plan the division’s stakeholder meeting calendar in collaboration with other departments. * Provide logistical support during the planning and execution of stakeholder events in collaboration with other departments. * Act as the first point of contact for internal and external communications, particularly with respect to feedback from the public and staff. * Maintain and update the division’s filing system and records, particularly regarding queries from the public and staff. * Source and analyse data for internal reporting purposes to help identify the strengths, weaknesses and opportunities within the communications strategy. * Adhere to approved processes for all communications activities. 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.

Responsibilities

The assistant will implement communications operational plans, produce written and visual content for internal and external use, and manage the division’s stakeholder meeting calendar. Key duties also involve acting as the first point of contact for communications and maintaining filing systems.