SA
(1430) Data Modeller - ESD
full-time•Pretoria
About this role
Brief description
The purpose of this position is to enhance data modelling, business process management and data development maturity within the Economic Statistics Department (ESD) to support the production of reliable economic statistics for effective decision-making.
Detailed description
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas:
- Continuously assess data modelling and data development maturity levels in ESD against best practices.
- Implement and contribute to the development of standards, guidelines, processes and procedures for data modelling and data governance within the department and the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) Group.
- Specify and translate business information requirements into data definitions within ESD.
- Document and review business processes and procedures and analyse business and related data management needs for ESD.
- Independently facilitate workshops and consult with stakeholders regularly to understand and address data-related issues, as required.
- Conduct data modelling activities during project implementations and for operational needs, as required.
- Assist in compiling project-based reports to monitor and measure progress in data modelling and data governance development, ensuring accurate information is captured according to business requirements.
- Address and resolve data modelling and data governance development issues within ESD.
- Develop and maintain stakeholder relationships to promote awareness of data modelling across ESD and support the production of quality statistics for decision-making.
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.
Economic Statistics Department (ESD)
The key function of the ESD is the compiling of economic statistics and conducting analysis and research, through:
· Providing quality-assured macro-economic statistics and analysis to support decision making.
· Strengthening and optimising the ability to acquire and organise quality data and information.
· Extending the statistical measurement and analysis of the economy aligned with international best practice and users' needs.
· Enhancing methodological research, analysis, and publications.
· Modernising and improving statistical compilation processes and frameworks.
What you'll do
- The successful candidate will assess and enhance data modelling and governance practices within the Economic Statistics Department. They will also facilitate workshops and consult with stakeholders to address data-related issues.
About South African Reserve Bank
The South African Reserve Bank (the SARB) is the central bank of the Republic of South Africa. It regards its primary goal in the South African economic system as "the achievement and maintenance of price stability".
The South African Reserve Bank maintains that South Africa has a growing economy based on the principles of a market system, private and social initiative, effective competition and social fairness. It recognises, in the performance of its duties, the need to pursue balanced economic development and growth.
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