(1898) Head of Department: Policy, Statistics and Industry Support

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Overview The South African Reserve Bank is seeking a Head of Department for Policy, Statistics and Industry Support (PSISD). This senior leadership role involves providing strategic direction to the department, overseeing the development and implementation of prudential regulatory and supervisory policies, managing industry data and statistics, establishing regulatory enforcement frameworks, leading significant regulatory projects such as Basel III, and engaging with national and international bodies to advance South Africa's interests in banking and insurance regulatory frameworks. What you will do * Providing strategic direction and leadership to the Policy, Statistics and Industry Support Department PSISD and the coordination of efficient and effective planning, budgeting, resourcing, organising, governance, control and risk management and operations. * Overseeing the development and implementation of prudential regulatory and supervisory policies and standards to enable the Prudential Authority to fulfil its mandate. * Active participation in internal policy formulation structures including but not limited to; the Prudential Committee and the Financial Stability Committee. * Ensuring the collection, analysis and dissemination of accurate and relevant industry data, statistics and information to internal and external stakeholders, on current and emerging risk issues including industry reporting. * Establishing the framework for consistent enforcement of regulations across the industry and to develop a resolution framework of non-significant financial institutions regulated by the Prudential Authority PA. * Overseeing the implementation of major projects in the regulatory environment which includes regulatory reforms such as the Basel III capital framework and the Solvency and Assessment and Management SAM, international peer reviews such as Financial Sector Assessment programme and the Regulatory Capital Assessment Programme RCAP. * Formulation, implementation and monitoring of a strategy for engagement with the Basel Committee for Bank Supervision, and the International Association of Insurance Supervisors and other regional bodies in order to enhance and influence the international banking and insurance regulatory and supervisory frameworks and to advance the national interests of South African in those committees. * Representing the Bank/Prudential Authority and South Africa in the Basel Committee and the International Association of Insurers and other regional bank and insurance regulatory bodies, and interacting locally with National Treasury, industry associations and Parliament where necessary. * Managing the performance and development of direct reports, create a performance culture in the department, and promote and support career management and development. Requirements (from the original advert) * A minimum of a post-graduate degree in Economics/Finance/Statistics/Accounting OR any other relevant qualification. * A minimum of 12 to 15 years in prudential regulation or similar environment. * A minimum of five (5) years in a senior managerial role managing multi-functional teams. **Job-related knowledge:** * General management and leadership in a changing organisation. * Prudential regulation * Development of policy frameworks * Statistical and Industry analyses * Enforcement and resolution * Industry technical support * Programme management * Human resources policies and procedures **Job-related skills and attributes:** * Building strategic relationships and creative thought leadership * Problem solving and analysis * Verbal and written communication * Presentation skills * Liaison * Quality orientation * Integrity * Confidentiality Who should apply The ideal candidate is a senior professional with a post-graduate degree in Economics, Finance, Statistics, Accounting, or a relevant qualification. They should possess extensive experience (12-15 years) in prudential regulation or a similar environment, including at least 5 years in a senior managerial role leading multi-functional teams. Key attributes include strong leadership, strategic thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills, and excellent communication abilities. The candidate must be proficient in prudential regulation, policy framework development, statistical analysis, enforcement, and programme management. They should also demonstrate integrity, confidentiality, and the ability to build strategic relationships and influence international and national regulatory frameworks. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/1898-head-of-department-policy-statistics-and-industry-support-south-african-reserve-bank Source: myjobmag

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