(1134) Data Analyst x2

Brief description

The main purpose of this position is to analyse and provide insight into the current state of data and its maturity, and to support reliable and effective decision-making within the Corporate Services Department (CSD) to support various divisions – such as Facilities Management, Engineering and Programme Delivery – within the South African Reserve Bank (SARB).

Detailed description

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

• Discover data by applying data discovery mechanisms to establish the datasets within CSD’s projects or operations, including those related to facilities, engineering and the built environment.
• Identify the data profiles of the datasets discovered to determine completeness and compliance as well as for the purpose of data management across the corporate services and built environment domains.
• Establish relationships between data elements and their impact on the business.
• Understand business requirements and address matters of data completeness and data quality/integrity.
• Conduct analysis to track dataset life cycles from initial generation to eventual archival and/or deletion.
• Conduct data analysis to determine various categories of data and information to align with business requirements.
• Conduct data analysis to determine the importance of the data to the business and the probability of reuse, aligning data outcomes with departmental needs and corporate objectives.
• Produce regular reports and provide status updates as well as information for the business domain.
• Develop and manage stakeholder relations to promote data management across the relevant departments, support reliable decision-making, and support data governance and appropriate data usage.
• Provide input and specialist advice as data transitions from source to destination.

Job requirements

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

• at least a Bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science or Engineering, or an equivalent qualification; and
• at least 5–7 years’ job-related experience within the data analysis environment.

Additional requirements include:

• teamwork;
• exposure to and experience in the corporate real estate environment;
• problem-solving and analysis skills;
• effective communication; 
• a drive for results;
• a service and stakeholder focus;
• building and maintaining relationships;
• judgment and decision-making skills;
• impact and influence;
• managing complexity and ambiguity; and
• planning and organising 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.

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.