Project Coordinator- CSD

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.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas:

• Compile documentation and provide project technical co-ordination in order to optimise programme and project capital scope, costs and execution schedule.

• Collate and coordinate project compliance documentation (e.g. Scope, Quality, Cost, SHE and Schedule) for programmes and project plans and to liaise with various stakeholders (internal and external) throughout the project life cycle in order to maintain effective communication on all matters relating to the project.

• Coordinate the development and review of the project charter, scope of Work (SoW) and cost estimate.

• Collate risk management information and provide evidence of mitigation plans to the Compliance and Records Coordinator within CSD.

• Collate and co-ordinate the project execution plan documentation tailored for each programme and project to ensure effective and efficient execution.

• Collate documentation and compile governance requirements on all aspects of project management framework.

• Co-ordinate estimates and cost control measures

• Co-ordinate and report on the programme and project schedules on the project performance and progress to the sponsor on a monthly basis. Including To maintain the procurement spreadsheet in order to keep track of contract status and to follow up as required with the Procurement Division and internal and external stakeholders.

• Co-ordinate appropriate handover of the programmes and projects to the Programme Managers as per the PMO framework.

• Contain and follow up on project activities in the absence of the project manager in order to ensure project continuity

• Coordinate all lessons learnt documentation and workshops in order to implement best practices gained from past experiences into Project Management systems, tools and guidelines for use in future projects to improve overall project management effectiveness and efficiencies.

• Maintain a project repository in order to ensure that project information is accessible to all stakeholders and available for audit purposes.

Job requirements

To be considered for this position, candidates must be in possession of:

• a minimum of a National Diploma (NQF 6) OR equivalent in project management; and

• a minimum of 3-5 years of broad cross functional experience in construction project management and process management.

Additional requirements include:

• project compliance management knowledge and skill

• project planning knowledge and skill

• project legislation and governance, risk and compliance knowledge and skill

• project risk management knowledge and skill

• project information management knowledge and skill

• project reporting knowledge and skill;

• communication skills in English (i.e. written and verbal);

• building & maintaining relationships

• impact & Influence

• interpersonal sensitivity

• analysing & problem solving

• planning & organising and

• team player.

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 competence and experience.