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Strategy Specialist - BSTD

South African Reserve BankZA

28 days ago

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Job title : Strategy Specialist - BSTD

Job Location : Free State,

Deadline : October 01, 2025

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Brief description

The main purpose of this position is to facilitate and drive the development, review and implementation of the information technology (IT) strategy to support the transformation of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB).

Detailed description

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

Facilitate and drive the formulation, review and refinement of the IT strategy of the SARB on a periodic basis in alignment with the changing IT business environment.

Provide thought leadership, decision support and strategic consultation to the SARB’s Business Solutions and Technology Department (BSTD) and the business.

Package and present the IT strategy to key stakeholders for the purposes of engagements and approvals.

Facilitate and drive the development of the IT business plan in support of the IT strategy.

Establish and manage internal and external stakeholder relationships throughout the IT strategy life cycle to ensure the approval and adoption thereof.

Proactively research and assess both internal and external environments which may impact on the management of information and the adoption of technology relevant to the SARB.

Track and report on the progress of execution against the IT strategy.

Factor an appropriate funding model to enable the practical execution of the IT strategy and make recommendations on how to achieve long-term scalability, reduce operational costs and better support business processes.

Qualifications

Job requirements

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

at least an Honours degree (NQF 8) in IT or Commerce, or an equivalent qualification; and

at least 8–10 years’ experience in strategy development, with a strong focus on IT.

Additional requirements include :

experience in strategy development and maintenance;

managing complexity and ambiguity;

showing resilience;

having a strong drive for results;

being a strong team player; and

having knowledge and skill in :

strategy planning;

stakeholder management;

market research;

strategy and communication project management;

strategic thinking;

conceptual thinking;

impact and influence;

judgement and decision-making;

effective communication;

analysis and problem-solving;

presentation design and reporting as well as associated software knowledge; and

contract and supplier management.

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