(1624) Building Engineer - Cape Town at South African Reserve Bank

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Building Maintenance, Preventive Maintenance, Project Management, Budget Management, Stakeholder Management, Risk Mitigation, Health and Safety Compliance, Technical Resource Management, Contract Management, Staff Development, Facility Planning, Engineering Operations

Industry

Banking

Description

Brief description The main purpose of this position is to manage the maintenance, planning and inspection of the Cape Town Cash Centre building to maximise the building’s lifespan and ensure the availability of technical equipment to support engineering operations, in accordance with legislative requirements. Detailed description The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas: * Manage and monitor operational, corrective and preventive maintenance as well as the equipment replacement programme at the South African Reserve Bank’s (SARB) Cape Town Cash Centre, including the documentation and inventory of all systems. * Manage the work of all external service providers to ensure compliance with contractual agreements and budgetary requirements. * Identify and mitigate the risks associated with building operations, and plan and report accordingly to ensure good governance. * Ensure that the design and maintenance of the building systems meet the legislative as well as health and safety requirements. * Define and manage the installation of building systems and specify maintenance and operating procedures. * Manage stakeholders and service level agreements by engaging and developing project contracts with external service providers. * Manage and report on funds and budgets allotted to maintenance projects in the cash centre * Develop plans and apply techniques to optimise output and life cycle costs of all buildings and building equipment(systems). * Take responsibility for continuous improvement of workflows and to optimise and manage technical resources * Proactively broaden knowledge of functional area, displaying willingness to make improvements in own work, including methods and practices. * Manage the performance and development of technical staff. 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. Currency Management Department (CMD) Vision To be globally respected as a world-class currency management authority Mission Our mission is to ensure the availability of a secure national currency in collaboration with the cash industry. Overall Strategy Our overall strategy is to maintain public confidence in South Africa’s currency by ensuring its integrity and security through an effective and efficient currency management system optimised with the cash industry. Divisions The Currency Management Department comprises of the following Divisions: · Management Support · Currency Integrity · Supply Chain Management · Programme Management · Currency Research, Policy and Strategy

Responsibilities

Manage the maintenance, planning, and inspection of the Cape Town Cash Centre to maximize building lifespan and ensure technical equipment availability. Oversee external service providers, budgets, and technical staff while ensuring compliance with legislative and safety requirements.