(1684) Team Leader: Data Management-RSD at South African Reserve Bank

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Data Management, SupTech, Regulatory Reporting, Incident Management, Change Management, Data Governance, AI/ML, Microsoft Fabric, Azure, Quality Assurance, Business Transformation, Elicitation Techniques, Team Leadership, Risk Monitoring, Data Validation, Stakeholder Management

Industry

Banking

Description

Detailed description The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas: * Lead and manage the day-to-day support of SupTech systems, including regulatory reporting platforms, integrated risk data repositories, and analytics tools. * Ensure high system availability, performance, and reliability in alignment with SLAs and operational targets. * Oversee incident, problem, system user training and change management processes. * Drive root cause analysis and permanent resolution of recurring technical and data issues. * Supervise support for regulatory data submissions, validation processes, and data quality frameworks. * Ensure integrity and consistency of supervisory data across systems such as data warehouses, semantic models, and analytics platforms. * Collaborate with data governance teams to resolve data issues and enforce data standards * Collaborate with multidisciplinary SupTech support team (e.g., system analysts, data engineers, BI specialists). * Allocate resources effectively and ensure optimal workload distribution. * Build technical capabilities in emerging areas such as AI/ML, data analytics, and Microsoft data platforms (e.g., Fabric, Azure). * Foster a high-performance culture focused on service excellence and innovation. * Serve as a key interface between ICT, supervisory divisions, and external stakeholders (e.g., regulated entities, vendors). * Support supervisory teams in resolving system and data-related issues impacting regulatory reporting and risk analysis. * Provide regular updates on system performance, incidents, and improvement initiatives. * Identify opportunities to enhance SupTech systems, processes, and user experience. * Drive automation of support processes, including monitoring, alerting, and data validation. * Support the implementation of new SupTech solutions and enhancements (e.g., regulatory returns modernization). * Contribute to the development of the SupTech operating model and technology roadmap. * Ensure compliance with ICT governance frameworks, security standards, and regulatory requirements. * Support audit processes and ensure proper documentation of controls and procedures. * Monitor risks related to system availability, data quality, and information security. 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

Lead the operational support and continuous improvement of Supervisory Technology (SupTech) systems to ensure the reliability of regulatory data platforms. Manage a team of specialists to oversee production support, incident management, and data quality assurance for prudential oversight.