Senior Manager

-The main purpose of this position is to provide strategic direction and management to the Currency Management Department (CMD) and Corporate Services Department (CSD) Information and Technology (IT) Solutions division within the Business Solutions and Technology Department (BSTD) to ensure the delivery of quality information and technology solutions. -Detailed Description - Provide input into the departmental strategy and operational plan and communicate and clarify the vision and strategic goals of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) and BSTD within the division. -- Develop strategic and operational plans for the division aligned to the BSTD strategy and manage the implementation thereof, including the building of capacity and capability for the division. -- Develop and oversee the implementation of divisional policies, procedures and systems requirements and ensure alignment with the related functions and organisational value chain. -- Align, co-ordinate and manage resources to deliver on the objectives for the division, which covers the agreed portfolio of IT solutions for CMD and CSD. -- Influence and manage stakeholder relationships internally and externally to ensure the effective delivery of solutions. -- Identify and mitigate risks related to the division and ensure compliance with the relevant governance frameworks. -- Clarify performance expectations and roles for the team within the division, prioritise work, manage resource utilisation and the quality of deliverables as well as control costs. -- Manage the performance of the team and promote and support career management and development. -- Ensure the continuous improvement in the delivery and functioning of the division. -Job Requirements - an Honours degree in Business Management, IT or an equivalent qualification ; and -- a minimum of 10 to 12 years’ experience in an IT environment, with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in managing teams. -The following would be an added advantage: -- a Master’s degree in Business Management, IT or an equivalent qualification; and -- knowledge of IT cybersecurity and currency and facilities management. -Additional requirements include: -- technical background in an appropriate area (e.g. software development, infrastructure and/or integration); and -- knowledge and skills in: -- IT quality assurance; -- IT solution build, acquisition and implementation, including methodologies and toolsets; -- leading change; -- establishing focus; -- driving results; -- developing and growing others; -- service and stakeholder focus; -- effective communication; -- building and maintaining relationships; -- impact and influence; -- analysing and problem solving; -- planning and organising; -- judgement a decision making; -- strategic thinking; -- conceptual thinking; -- managing complexity and ambiguity; and -- innovation and creativity. -How To Apply -All interested parties are invited to apply. - All the available vacancies will be visible. - Login: - Is this your first visit to our Job Site? > Register today (Ensure that you include all your skills and qualifications during the registration process.); or - Already registered on our Job Site? > Already registered? > Login here. -- Select ‘Date posted’ > ‘Last 3 weeks’ (in the drop-down menu). -- Select the appropriate IRC number to view the full advertisement. - **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. Currency -ZAR -Amount of Travel -Work At Home