(1864) Manager: Management Support - FSD

The main purpose of this position is to lead the management support function in supporting the operations of the Financial Services Department.

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

• Provide suggestions for the refinement of relevant policies, processes and systems to ensure that the management support function is aligned with departmental needs.

• Manage the delivery of the team’s output, including but not limited to the provision of management information; internal audits; governance, risk and compliance management; facilities management; information and communications technology (ICT) requirements; financial administration; and general administration.

• Oversee the planning, organising and managing of departmental events to ensure smooth execution.

• Clarify roles and responsibilities, and optimise and manage resources.

• Oversee health and safety within the department, including the maintenance of the department’s business continuity processes, emergency evacuation plans and the training of health and safety representatives.

• Represent the department on various committees, where required.

• Fulfil the line management function pertaining to the development and performance of the team.

• Manage relationships and lead engagements with internal and external stakeholders at various levels of seniority.

• Provide guidance and implement changes to effectively manage facilities, venues, business continuity management, logistics, training administration, procurement and vendor management as well as financial management.

• Coordinate and facilitate the strategic scorecard management process and support the effective monitoring, measurement and reporting on the department’s strategy.

• Coordinate divisional operational plans and projects using the Plan-Build-Run framework to enhance cross-departmental collaboration.

• Support the head of department in addressing overall operational challenges to ensure smooth functioning of the department.

• Identify process inefficiencies, risks and internal control deficiencies within the business and management support services function and implement mitigation measures.

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

• an Honours’ degree in Business Administration or an equivalent qualification; and

• 8−10 years’ experience within a management support environment, with a minimum of 2−5 years’ people management experience.

Additional requirements include:

knowledge and skill in:

• industry, organisational and business awareness;

• quality assurance;

• continuous improvement;

• continuous learning and/or professional development;

• financial strategy;

• finance-related legislation, governance, risk and compliance;

• function-specific performance management;

• function-specific information systems;

• business continuity planning;

• lead change;

• managing complexity and ambiguity;

• a drive for results;

• promoting teamwork;

• developing and growing others;

• effective communication skills;

• building and maintaining relationships;

• impact and influence;

• service and stakeholder focus;

• analytical and problem-solving skills;

• planning and organising skills; and

• judgement and decision-making skills

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.