Manager: Financial Markets Infrastructure Supervision-BISD

South African Reserve Bank; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 80 000 - 100 000; Full time

Job summary

A central regulatory authority in Pretoria is seeking an experienced Manager for Financial Markets Infrastructure Supervision. This role requires strong leadership skills, knowledge of financial regulations, and a postgraduate degree. The successful candidate will oversee team objectives, ensure compliance with financial market principles, and represent the organization in industry meetings. A minimum of 10 years' experience in the FMI sector is essential.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

Benefits commensurate with position level

Qualifications

• 10 years’ experience in the FMI sector or FMI policy environment.
• 2 years’ experience in managing a team.
• Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Develop short-term goals and align teamwork with divisional goals.
• Manage delivery of objectives through allocation and monitoring of work.
• Ensure FMIs adhere to the principles for financial market infrastructures.

Skills

Prudential Authority supervision

Financial markets and instruments

Problem-solving and analysis

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Strategic thinking

Decision-making

Education

Postgraduate degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance or Risk Management

Job description

(1419) Manager: Financial Markets Infrastructure Supervision-BISD

Job Description

Brief Description

The main purpose of this position isto provide managerial leadership and to analyse and assess inter-disciplinary market infrastructure regulation and principles for the day-to-day supervision of prudential regulated financial market infrastructures (FMIs).

Detailed description

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

• Develop short-term goals, align teamwork and tasks with divisional goals and provide input into the development of policies and processes.
• Analyse, collate and provide management information for planning and budgeting.
• Manage the delivery of work objectives of the analysts through the allocation and monitoring of work and manage the accountability of resources.
• Ensure that FMIs adhere to the principles for financial market infrastructures (PFMIs) and comply with minimum supervisory standards.
• Conduct relevant research to align with international best practice compliance and standards.
• Provide accurate and meaningful information for both domestic and international consumption.
• Represent the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) in industry meetings and express the SARB’s case within the given mandate and parameters.

Qualifications

To be considered for this position, candidates must be in possession of:

• a postgraduate degree (NQF 8) in Accounting, Economics, Finance or Risk Management;
• 10 years’ experience in the FMI sector or FMI policy environment; and
• two years’ experience in managing a team.

Additional requirements include knowledge of and skills in:

• Prudential Authority (PA) supervision, regulation and legislation;
  • financial markets and instruments;
  • relevant policies and procedures;
  • research methodologies;
• PFMIs;
• problem‑solving and analysis;
• verbal and written communication;
• interpersonal skills;
• sound judgement;
• strategic thinking;
• confidentiality;
• decision‑making; and
• mentoring and coaching. To manage the section to ensure effective and efficient functioning of sectional operations.

In line with the SARB’s commitment to diversifying its workforce, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups. People with disabilities are welcome to apply.

The SARB offers remuneration and benefits commensurate with the level of the position and in line with the market. The level at which the successful applicant will be appointed will depend on his/her competence and experience.

About Us

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.

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.

Open market operations are the main tool we use to implement monetary policy. We manage South Africa’s gold and foreign exchange reserves.

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.

Job Info

• Job Identification 1419
• Job Category Manager
• Posting Date 01/21/2026, 12:18 PM
• Apply Before 02/04/2026, 09:59 PM
• Degree Level NQF 8: Honours degree, Post Graduate diploma and Professional Qualifications
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day
• Locations Head Office, Pretoria, Gauteng, 0002, ZA