(1289) Senior Team Leader: National Operations Centre - GSMD

Brief Description

The main purpose of this position is to provide leadership and oversee security incident information management to ensure effective situational awareness that supports tactical strategic decisions relating to the security posture of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) Group.

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

• Manage day-to-day centralised security incident information management and reporting to ensure situational awareness across the SARB Group in support of the security strategic value proposition of a secure operating environment. 
• Develop and manage the Incident Information Management Framework.
• Continually assess the strategy for responding to ongoing incidents, coordinate the execution of such a strategy with operational areas, and initiate the incident management process.
• Oversee and manage governance processes for security incident information management. 
• Provide recommendations to improve response and management processes for the security monitoring teams and applicable operational areas.
• Refine and continuously improve security incident management processes, including liaising with the security incident monitoring and management teams to improve incident response and management capabilities across the SARB Group. 
• Manage coordination between the incident response team and the investigative and support functions within the SARB Group to ensure effective response and management capabilities across the SARB Group. 
• Ensure security incident information management processes are based on industry practices and that guidelines are maintained and incorporated in the various functional areas within the team.
• Compile and provide integrated management information reports to support decision-making.
• Lead and participate in engagements with relevant stakeholders, both within the SARB Group and with external parties, demonstrating a service orientation as well as the ability to solicit and convey information effectively. 
• Take responsibility for ensuring industry practices and changes are maintained and incorporated in own functional area.

To be considered for this position, candidates must have:

• an Honours degree (NQF 8) in Security Management or Information Technology or an equivalent qualification in a related field;
• eight to 10 years’ experience in a security incident handling and response environment, of which at least three years should be in a managerial or leadership capacity; and 
• sound knowledge and experience in areas such as situational awareness, business continuity, information management and stakeholder engagement.

The following will be an added advantage:

• a security certification, such as CISP or SANS SEC504: Hacker Tools, Techniques, Exploits and Incident Handling.

Additional Requirements Include:

• a drive for results;
• client and stakeholder focus;
• analytical and problem-solving skills;
• developing and empowering others;
• leading teams through effective communication and collaboration;
• service and stakeholder focus;
• impact and influence; 
• flexibility; and 
• sound judgement and decision-making skills.

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.