Programme Administrator: Security – GSMD.
📍 Location: Pretoria, Gauteng.
🕒 Closing Date: 24 October 2025
📑 Job ID: 1320 | Department: Group Security Management Department (GSMD).
💼 Job Type: Full-time | Qualification: National Diploma (NQF 6) in Project Management or equivalent.
Purpose of the Role
To provide comprehensive administrative and coordination support for programmes and projects within the Group Security Management Department, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and smooth operations across all project activities.
Key Responsibilities
Coordinate Programme Management Office (PMO) activities, including compiling monthly reports and arranging team events.
Support financial processes — compile budgets, track spending, liaise with vendors, and ensure timely payment of invoices.
Maintain financial spreadsheets to monitor expenses versus budgets.
Prepare and maintain essential project documentation (e.g., business cases, charters, project plans, change requests) to comply with PMO standards.
Gather and manage project reports and updates for relevant stakeholders.
Facilitate communication between internal and external stakeholders throughout the project life cycle.
Maintain an organised project repository for reference and audit purposes.
Schedule and document meetings, distribute minutes, and follow up on action items.
Track lessons learned, risks, and issues to support proactive project management.
Provide administrative assistance to the Project Manager and other team members, including travel coordination and support during special projects.
Guide junior administrators on project and compliance requirements.
Continuously identify and implement improvements in programme administration processes.
Qualifications and Experience
Minimum qualification: National Diploma (NQF 6) in Project Management or equivalent.
Experience: 5–8 years in a project administration environment, with 1–2 years in programme management administration being advantageous.
Knowledge areas:
Project management methodologies and disciplines
Budgeting and procurement
Records management
Stakeholder engagement and reporting
Skills and Attributes
Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
Excellent verbal and written communication
Attention to detail and organisational awareness
Teamwork and adaptability
Service orientation and stakeholder management
Financial tracking and reporting skills
Sound understanding of project governance, compliance, and risk management
About the South African Reserve Bank (SARB)
The SARB is South Africa’s central bank, tasked with protecting the value of the rand to ensure sustainable economic growth.
Its responsibilities include:
Monetary policy: Keeping inflation low and stable.
Financial stability: Mitigating systemic risks.
Prudential regulation: Overseeing financial institutions.
Currency management: Issuing and managing South Africa’s banknotes and coins.
Research and statistics: Supporting evidence-based policy decisions.
Department Overview: Currency Management Department (CMD)
Vision: To be a world-class currency management authority.
Mission: To ensure a secure and reliable national currency through strong collaboration with the cash industry.
Divisions: Management Support, Currency Integrity, Supply Chain Management, Programme Management, and Currency Research, Policy & Strategy.
Application Details
🗓 Apply by: 24 October 2025 (11:59 PM)
📍 Location: Head Office, Pretoria, Gauteng