(1684) Team Leader: Data Management-RSD

The South African Reserve Bank is the central bank of South Africa. It was established in 1921 after Parliament passed an act, the "Currency and Bank Act of 10 August 1920", as a direct result of the abnormal monetary and financial conditions which World War I had brought Detailed description The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas: Lead and manage the day-to-day support of SupTech systems, including regulatory reporting platforms, integrated risk data repositories, and analytics tools. Ensure high system availability, performance, and reliability in alignment with SLAs and operational targets. Oversee incident, problem, system user training and change management processes. Drive root cause analysis and permanent resolution of recurring technical and data issues. Supervise support for regulatory data submissions, validation processes, and data quality frameworks. Ensure integrity and consistency of supervisory data across systems such as data warehouses, semantic models, and analytics platforms. Collaborate with data governance teams to resolve data issues and enforce data standards Collaborate with multidisciplinary SupTech support team (e.g., system analysts, data engineers, BI specialists). Allocate resources effectively and ensure optimal workload distribution. Build technical capabilities in emerging areas such as AI/ML, data analytics, and Microsoft data platforms (e.g., Fabric, Azure). Foster a high-performance culture focused on service excellence and innovation. Serve as a key interface between ICT, supervisory divisions, and external stakeholders (e.g., regulated entities, vendors). Support supervisory teams in resolving system and data-related issues impacting regulatory reporting and risk analysis. Provide regular updates on system performance, incidents, and improvement initiatives. Identify opportunities to enhance SupTech systems, processes, and user experience. Drive automation of support processes, including monitoring, alerting, and data validation. Support the implementation of new SupTech solutions and enhancements (e.g., regulatory returns modernization). Contribute to the development of the SupTech operating model and technology roadmap. Ensure compliance with ICT governance frameworks, security standards, and regulatory requirements. Support audit processes and ensure proper documentation of controls and procedures. Monitor risks related to system availability, data quality, and information security. Job requirements To be considered for this position, candidates must be in possession of: the minimum of a bachelor's degree (NQF 7) in Information Technology (IT); the minimum of 5 - 8 years of experience in financial regulatory reporting and/or data management; the minimum of 5 years of experience in information system; and experience in supervision of a team.