The purpose of this position is to provide full secretarial support services to the Financial Risk Management (FRM) and Operational Risk and Compliance (OpsCom) teams and to perform other secretarial functions in the Financial Markets Department (FMD) of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB).

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Detailed Description

The successful candidate will be responsible for, among other things, the following key performance areas:

• Manage the office of the unit’s head and interact with managers and personnel on all levels.
• Manage and maintain the diaries of senior managers, and this includes making logistical arrangements for appointments and travel for staff of FRM and OpsCom, in liaison with the relevant personnel.
• Receive, screen and respond to incoming telephone calls and, where appropriate, deal with queries and/or route calls to appropriate personnel.
• Prepare and edit correspondence, communication, presentations and other documents, and conduct basic research and analysis, where necessary, for this purpose.
• Collect and coordinate project-based, risk reports and other information on behalf of the risk management team.
• Review operating practices in own area and implement improvements where necessary.
• Maintain positive internal and external relationships on behalf of senior managers, and engage with members and stakeholders at all levels of seniority.
• Create and maintain a contacts database for senior managers’ offices as well as systems in accordance with the File Plan of the SARB.
• Perform day-to-day duties in an ethical manner that involves maintaining absolute confidentiality in all matters related the unit.
• Execute ad hoc requests as and when required.

Job Requirements

To be considered for this position, candidates must have:

• a Matric/Grade 12 plus a Diploma in Personal Assistant & Office Administration, or an equivalent qualification; and
• two to five years of job-related experience.

Additional requirements include:

• proficiency in English (both verbal and written skills);
• proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel;
• ability to work independently and outside normal working hours, when required;
• good interpersonal and communication skills;
• excellent telephone etiquette and typing skills;
• good interpersonal skills;
• knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures;
• good time management;
• ability to plan and organise events;
• problem-solving;
• attention to detail;

How To Apply

All interested parties are invited to apply.

Internal applicants MUST apply through the ERP system.

External applicants MUST apply online, via www.resbank.co.za .

Do not enclose copies of your identity document or qualification(s) with your application.

Shortlisted applicants will be subjected to a psychometric assessment, an appropriate reference check and a security clearance as part of the selection process.

The closing date for applications is 6 August 2021 . Late applications will not be considered.

In line with the SARB’s commitment to diversifying its workforce, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups. People with disabilities are welcome to apply.

The SARB offers remuneration and benefits commensurate with the level of the position and in line with the market. The level at which the successful applicant will be appointed will depend on his/her experience and competence.

Ms Sarah Molomo
Senior Manager: Recruitment and Selection
Human Resources Department
South African Reserve Bank

Currency

ZAR

Amount of Travel

Work At Home