Team Leader: Print Production -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 main purpose of this position is to lead the planning, production, quality assurance, cost control, resource management, compliance and timely delivery of print products and services within the South African Reserve Bank (SARB).

Detailed description

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

• Develop processes, procedures and guidelines within the Print Production function.

• Develop own and others’ workplans in line with functional and departmental objectives and manage outputs of team members within the Print Production function.

• Plan, prioritise and establish work schedules, assignments and production sequences to meet production goals.

• Issue job cards and allocate work to print production operators.

• Supervise work and ensure that all printing jobs are delivered on time, meet client requirements and achieve acceptable quality standards at the best possible cost.

• Approve production cost estimates and review and submit invoices for cost recovery.

• Implement and monitor metrics to track the progression of each print job through the full workflow, ensuring that every job moves from quotation/job card, approval to production, invoice and cost recovery within the same month.

• Recommend and implement environmentally sustainable strategies within the print production environment, including the replacement of inefficient machinery and consumables with more sustainable, cost effective and operationally efficient alternatives.

• Take responsibility for the availability of resources, including budget, equipment maintenance and repairs as well as replacement of equipment as and when needed.

• Compile and maintain operational data, including production and cost records and prepare production reports for management.

• Coordinate value chain activities with the Publishing Division.

• Lead and ensure compliance with all legislative requirements, particularly the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHS Act), including compliance with the related regulations, expected standards and procedures for the efficient and effective completion of tasks by team members.

• Manage internal and external stakeholders’ engagements and relationships.

• Propose and implement improvements to workflow and the application of processes or standard operating procedures and systems.

• Manage the performance and development of team members and provide technical guidance and support and motivate team to deliver results.

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

• a Bachelor's degree or Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in Print Technology, Printing Management, Production Management or an equivalent qualification; and

• five to seven years’ experience in print production or production management, including two to three years in a supervisory or management role.

Additional requirements include:

• industry, organisational and business awareness;

• quality assurance;

• continuous improvement;

• continuous learning and/or professional development;

• business continuity planning;

• service delivery and reporting knowledge;

• cost management knowledge;

• contract and supplier performance management;

• equipment, tools and machinery operation; and

• inventory and resource utilisation and administration.

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.