Administrative Jobs in Pretoria, South Africa (Now Hiring) — 34 open

Brief description

The main purpose of this position is to implement the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) Art and Artefact strategy, and to oversee the value chain for the corporate art and artefact collection.

Detailed description

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

• Recommend, manage and implement the SARB’s corporate art strategy, ensuring the collection remains fit for purpose and aligned to the broader objectives of the SARB’s strategy.
• Oversee the curation of themes and art pieces for display across SARB sites and the museum gallery spaces allocated to the Corporate Services Department in collaboration with museum officials.
• Serve as the custodian of the SARB collection exhibitions and how these are curated, displayed and engaged with.
• Manage and oversee the effective sourcing and disposal recommendations to the SARB Art Committee.
• Facilitate the implementation and use of the art tracking and curatorship system.
• Oversee all aspects related to the collection, including but not limited to, the recording, safekeeping, preservation, handling, rotation, maintenance, loans and valuation of the collection.
• Manage all service providers, contracts, budgets and expenditure related to the collection.
• Ensure that a high standard of customer service and excellence is delivered consistently.
• Curate and maintain all information and content required for showcasing the collection, including publishing art collection catalogues and publications.
• Stay abreast of advances and changes that will enhance the value of the collection and related programmes.
• Develop and implement work plans and operational plans, including rotation plans for the collection as well as knowledge-enhancing showcases for SARB employees, students and other interested stakeholders.
• Prepare regular reports, including monthly statistics, in relation to the performance, effectiveness and operations of the collection.
• Ensure adherence and compliance with expected standards, policies, procedures, health and safety protocols, and ensure that all legislative requirements pertaining to the collection are followed.
• Manage the performance and development of the team, including interns and students.

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.

Corporate Services Department (CSD)