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The South African Reserve Bank (the SARB) is the central bank of the Republic of South Africa. It regards its primary goal in the South African economic system as "the achievement and maintenance of price stability". The South African Reserve Bank maintains that South Africa has a growing economy based on the principles of a market system, private and social initiative, effective competition and social fairness. It recognises, in the performance of its duties, the need to pursue balanced economic development and growth.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas:
- Drive industry collaboration in ensuring cybersecurity resilience by supporting legislation, setting up structures where appropriate or participating within national structures under the Financial Sector Regulation Act 9 of 2017 and National Cybersecurity Policy Framework (e.g. the Financial Sector Contingency Forum, Financial Sector Cyber Resilience Subcommittee, Cyber/Computer Security Incident Response Teams (CSIRTs), Cyber Response Committee and National Consumer Commission).
- Drive regional and international collaboration on cybersecurity and cyber-resilience by leading and contributing to existing and new structures (e.g. the Cyber Working Group under the Committee of Central Bank Governors in the Southern African Development Community, BRICS Rapid Information Security Channel, International Monetary Fund Cyber Resilience Centre, and cyber working groups under the Bank for International Settlements).
- Coordinate areas of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) involved in cybersecurity (e.g. the Prudential Authority, Financial Stability Department, Business Solutions and Technology Department and National Payment System Department) in ensuring the SARB Group’s participation, alignment and support of sectoral, national, regional and international efforts.
- Position the SARB Group as a leader in financial sector collaboration and information-sharing to promote cyber-resilience.
- Develop, maintain and update the SARB Group Cyber Resilience Framework in line with collaboration efforts.
- Develop, oversee the implementation of, and ensure compliance with the SARB Group’s Cyber Security Responsible Disclosure Policy.
- Ensure the SARB Group drives and capacitates national and regional sector CSIRTs and supports international response efforts.
- Ensure appropriate state agency involvement when dealing with incidents as part of the National Incident Management Centre structure.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships internally, nationally, regionally and internationally.
Job requirements
To be considered for this position, candidates must be in possession of:
- at least an Honours degree (NQF 8) in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Information Technology or an equivalent qualification;
- advanced security certifications that are not product-, security area- or technology-specific (e.g. CISSP, CISM or CEH); and
- at least eight to 10 years’ experience in cybersecurity management.
