South African Reserve Bank

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The purpose of this position is t o govern the full system development life cycle (SDLC) of a solution release, ensuring compliance to the set guiding principles of all approved changes that are introduced into the production environment, in a controlled manner to minimise the risk of disrupting business services. Detailed Description The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas: · Review and update release management frameworks procedures and standards for the divisions in support of the deployment of quality solutions into the production environment. · Take accountability for the final sign-off of an information technology (IT) solution, ensuring that it is in line with the predefined quality criteria, prior to deployment to the production or live environment. · Plan, compile and review a release schedule to deploy solution changes in a structured manner into the live environment to optimise the utilisation of resources, minimise operational risks and ensure alignment with the operational plan. · Define the scope of software release packages through consultation with stakeholders, determine the risk and complexities thereof, then document and communicate the decision made to the stakeholders. · Manage relationships with all relevant stakeholders to ensure the timely delivery of quality IT solutions according to the release schedule. · Govern the software release management in terms of relevant policies by monitoring and enforcing the standards, controls, processes and procedures related to release management. · Participate in change management meetings to provide input and guidance with regards to release management. · Coordinate all releases (including new requirements, enhancements and defects) for the sections to ensure alignment with the release schedules. · Collect evidence for all the defined Release Management quality gates and compile release packs for CAB. · Maintain a Release Calendar. · Manage and maintain a risk register and ensure mitigating actions are implemented within agreed timelines. · Manage and implement corrective actions for audit findings as identified by internal and external audit. Job Requirements To be considered for this position, candidates must have: · an Honours degree or a Bachelor’s degree in IT or an equivalent qualification; · a minimum of eight to ten years’ job-related experience; and · Serena Dimensions (SDA) knowledge or knowledge and skill in an equivalent software package. Additional requirements include: · industry, organisational and business awareness knowledge and skill; · quality assurance knowledge and skill; · continuous improvement knowledge and skill; · continued learning and/or professional development knowledge and skill; · business continuity planning knowledge and skill; · IT enablement strategy knowledge and skill; · IT enablement planning knowledge and skill; · IT enablement legislation and governance, and risk and compliance knowledge and skill; · release management knowledge and skill; · testing knowledge and skill; · operations knowledge and skill; and · IT enablement reporting knowledge and skill. How To Apply All interested parties are invited to apply. Internal applicant: Please note that internal applicants MUST apply through the ERP system. External applicants MUST apply online, via www.resbank.co.za. · All available vacancies will be visible. · Follow these links: Careers@SARB > Current vacancies (register and apply online). · To log in (right-hand side of the screen): – Is this your first visit to our Job Site? > Register today (ensure that you include all your qualifications and skills during the registration process); or – Already registered on our Job Site? > Already registered? > Login here. · Date posted > Last 6 weeks (in the dropdown menu) · Select the appropriate IRC number to view the full advertisement. 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 March 2020. 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. Ms Sarah Molomo Senior Manager: Recruitment and Selection Human Resources Department Currency ZAR Amount of Travel Work At Home

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