(1593) Contractor - Administrator - [6 Months] at South African Reserve Bank

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Quality assurance, Data capturing, Administrative support, Document management, Microsoft Office, Time management, Communication, Planning, Organising, Analytical skills, Problem-solving, Stakeholder engagement, Business awareness, Reporting, Continuous improvement, Business continuity planning

Industry

Banking

Description

Brief description The main purpose of this position is to quality assure all general correspondence and official documents for the Financial Surveillance Department (FinSurv) of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB), receive and publish web-based applications on behalf of the department, and perform administrative tasks related to the function. Detailed description The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas: * Quality assure all general correspondence and official documents for FinSurv to ensure alignment with the language and corporate identity standards of the SARB. * Receive web-based external applications from Authorised Dealers (ADs) and Authorised Dealers in foreign exchange with limited authority (ADLAs), and capture metadata on relevant systems, ensuring accuracy of information. * Engage with relevant internal and external (ADs and ADLAs) stakeholders, displaying service orientation and the ability to convey and explain information clearly. * Route web-based and expedited applications timeously to appropriate divisions within FinSurv for action and publish finalised responses to stakeholders. * Perform administrative and document management tasks related to the function. * Engage in short-term planning, prioritise work and perform tasks against work plans defined by the team leader or as required. 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 administrator will quality assure general correspondence and official documents for the Financial Surveillance Department while managing web-based applications. They are also responsible for performing administrative tasks, routing applications, and engaging with internal and external stakeholders.