Manager (Applications – Business Intelligence)

South African Reserve Bank; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A national financial institution in Pretoria is seeking a Manager (Applications – Business Intelligence) to coordinate IT solutions and improve operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have an honours degree in Computer Science, 8-10 years in IT with management experience, and expertise in business intelligence. This role offers competitive remuneration and benefits, alongside a commitment to workforce diversity.

Qualifications

• 8 to 10 years’ experience in an IT environment.
• 2 years of management experience.
• 3 years managing Business Intelligence and Analytics platforms.

Responsibilities

• Manage operational planning aligned with business strategy.
• Improve workflow and application processes.
• Manage stakeholder relationships for quality IT solutions.
• Drive business intelligence and analytics capability.

Skills

IT enablement reporting

Business intelligence

IT transformation and innovation

Capacity and performance management

Education

Honours degree in Computer Science or equivalent qualification

Job description

Job no.: 1143

Job title: Manager (Applications – Business Intelligence)

Organisation: Solutions Delivery ‒ Business Intelligence and Collaboration Division

Department: Business Solutions and Technology Department

Brief description

The main purpose of this position is to manage and coordinate resources in support of current operations and the delivery of new information technology (IT) solutions for the business intelligence and analytics area within the Business Solutions and Technology Department (BSTD).

Detailed description

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

• Manage operational planning by developing short-term work plans in line with the BSTD strategy and business plans and communicate section activities.
• Manage and improve workflow and the application of processes, procedures and systems.
• Make suggestions for refining policies, processes and systems, and improve alignment with related divisional processes and systems.
• Manage and facilitate the delivery of section-specific outputs, including the timely delivery of projects and readiness of solutions to transition into operations.
• Optimise section resource use, allocate work and manage the accountability of resources, and provide input into cost management.
• Manage stakeholder relationships to ensure the timely delivery of quality IT solutions in accordance with business requirement specifications.
• Identify gaps and inefficiencies (including governance, management of risks and audit findings) in the work of the section and take specific actions for the implementation of improvements.
• Manage, monitor, evaluate and report on the quality, turnaround and impact of section deliverables.
• Encourage a performance culture in the section, define performance expectations and conduct effective performance management of direct reports.
• Drive priority development of employees by promoting and supporting the career management and development of direct reports.
• Drive innovation and bring on necessary changes to improve application processes and systems to align with global best practices.
• Execute the IT strategy within the section.
• Drive and grow the business intelligence and analytics capability in the South African Reserve Bank (SARB).

Job requirements

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

• Honours degree in Computer Science or an equivalent (NQF8) qualification;
• 8 to10 years’ experience in an IT environment, with two years experience in management; and
• three years experience in managing Business Intelligence and Analytics platforms.

Additional requirements include:

Knowledge and skill in:

• industry, organisational and business awareness;
• IT enablement reporting;
• continuous learning and/or professional development;
• quality assurance;
• continuous improvement;
• business continuity planning;
• IT enablement strategy;
• IT enablement legislation, governance, risk and compliance;
• IT transformation and innovation;
• IT enablement project management;
• application design, development, maintenance and support;
• infrastructure design and development;
• systems integration;
• database management;
• asset and inventory management;
• business intelligence; and
• capacity and performance management.

How to apply

Internal applicants MUST apply through the HCM Cloud Solution.

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Do not enclose copies of your identity document or qualifications with your application.

Shortlisted applicants will be subjected to a psychometric assessment, an appropriate reference check and a security clearance as part of the selection process.

The closing date for applications is 12 August 2025. Late applications will not be considered.

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.

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