South African Reserve Bank (SARB)
Position Title: Administrator (Ref: 1077)
Location: Head Office, Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa (plus one additional location)
Job Type: Full-time | Day Shift
Posted On: 04 June 2025
Closing Date: 18 June 2025
Education Level: National Diploma (NQF 6) or equivalent
Category: Administration
Job Overview:
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) is looking for an experienced Administrator to provide administrative support to the Divisional Heads within the Financial Conglomerate Supervision Department (FCSD) under the Prudential Authority.
Key Responsibilities:
Coordinate calendars for supervisory activities
Schedule and manage both internal and external meetings
Greet and assist clients at the reception area
Handle logistics like parking, catering, and preparing meeting materials
Set up meeting rooms, including technical equipment and refreshments
Record and distribute meeting minutes; track follow-up actions
Manage and organize important departmental documents (e.g., strategy plans, risk assessments)
Perform general administrative tasks (scanning, filing, ERP processing, mail handling)
Make travel arrangements for Divisional Heads and their teams
Submit travel claims and relevant documentation post-travel
Provide backup support to Personal Assistants for the Heads of Department as needed
Minimum Requirements:
- A National Diploma in Administration or a similar NQF Level 6 qualification
- 2–5 years of experience in administration or as a Personal Assistant
Additional Competencies:
Ability to manage multiple tasks for several senior managers
Capable of working effectively under pressure
Flexible availability outside regular hours when needed
Strong planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Excellent verbal and written communication
A collaborative, team-oriented mindset
About SARB:
Mandate:
As defined in Section 224 of South Africa’s Constitution, SARB’s primary objective is to protect the value of the currency to ensure balanced and sustainable economic growth. The SARB operates independently and without external influence.
Core Functions:
Monetary Policy: Uses interest rates to control inflation and maintain currency stability
Financial Stability: Identifies and reduces systemic financial risks
Prudential Regulation: Ensures the soundness of financial institutions and infrastructure
Financial Markets: Manages reserves and uses open market operations for policy implementation
Financial Surveillance: Regulates cross-border financial activity and combats financial system abuse
Payments and Settlements: Maintains the security and reliability of South Africa’s payment system
Statistics: Publishes economic and financial data to reflect national trends
Research: Conducts research to guide policy on finance, banking, and stability
Banknotes and Coin: Sole authority to produce and manage South Africa’s currency
Apply Now to become part of an institution vital to South Africa’s financial health and stability.