The main purpose of this position is tosupervise administrative support processes and ensure that quality services are duly provided in support of the operations of the Economic Research Department (ERD) at the South African Reserve Bank (SARB). Detailed description The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas: Plan and allocate work, supervise quality and facilitate the delivery of section-specific outputs. Lead the administration team, ensuring that administrative support services are duly provided, including but not limited to correspondence, records management, internal liaison, training coordination and reporting. Ensure adherence to controls and that work is performed within established practices, given processes, rules and regulations, ensuring compliance with standards, policies and other guidelines. Coordinate various administrative and financial functions within the Management Support Unit, including but not limited to risk and compliance management processes as well as operational and strategic risk matrices, and monitor audit findings. Compile (annual) and monitor (monthly) the budget for the department, control monthly expenditure against budgeted item lines and process invoices. Lead and participate in internal and external stakeholder engagements. Ensure accurate reporting of relevant sectional information. Fulfil the team leadership function pertaining to on-the-job training, development and performance of the team. QualificationsTo be considered for this position, candidates must be in possession of: a National Diploma (NQF 6) in Administration or Finance or an equivalent qualification; a minimum of five to eight years of experience in general administration, financial administration or support, with supervisory experience; and some knowledge of an electronic document management system. Additional requirements include: industry, business and organisational knowledge and skill; quality assurance; continuous learning and professional development; administrative planning, information management, service delivery, data capturing, reporting, research and inventory management; business continuity planning; office administration; legislation, governance as well as risk and compliance; multi-tasking abilities; proficiency in English (both verbal and written); and proficiency in MS Office (i.e. MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and other related software packages About UsAbout SARBPrimary mandate of the SARBSection 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 DOMonetary PolicyThe Constitution gives the SARB the mandate to protect the value of the rand. We use interest rates to keep inflation low and steady.The SARB has a mandate to protect and enhance financial stability. We identify and mitigate systemic risks that might disrupt the financial system.Prudential RegulationThe Prudential Authority regulates financial institutions and market infrastructures to promote and enhance their safety and soundness, and support financial stability.Open market operations are the main tool we use to implement monetary policy. We manage South Africa’s gold and foreign exchange reserves.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 SettlementsThe 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.StatisticsThe SARB provides important economic and financial statistics that present an overview of the economic situation in South Africa.ResearchResearch conducted by the SARB focuses on economics, financial stability, banking and emerging trends in finance. Our research supports policy decision-making.Banknotes and CoinThe SARB has the sole right to make, issue and destroy banknotes and coin in South Africa.About the Team Economic Research Department (ERD) Job Info Job Identification 403 Job Category Administration Posting Date 05/09/2024, 07:28 AM Apply Before 05/24/2024, 09:59 PM Degree Level NQF 6: National Diploma and Advanced Certificate Job Schedule Full time Job Shift Day Locations Head Office, Pretoria, Gauteng, 0002, ZA#J-18808-Ljbffr