Job Title:
Administrative Support Officer – Legal Services Department (LSD): Management Support Section
Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng
Job Purpose
The primary objective of this role is to provide administrative support to the Legal Services Department’s Management Support Section. This includes assisting with day-to-day operational functions and ensuring smooth workflow within the department.
Key Responsibilities
- Participate in short-term planning and execute tasks as per the team’s work plan in collaboration with the team leader.
- Carry out a variety of administrative duties, including but not limited to:
- Records management
- Correspondence handling
- Strategy and legal panel administration
- Management reporting
- Support the financial administration of the department by:
- Processing invoices
- Procuring goods/services
- Collecting vendor information
- Ensuring timely and accurate payment processing
- Assist the team leader/manager in fulfilling roles such as records management, IT support, facilities coordination, training administration, and fixed asset oversight.
- Contribute to business continuity planning and assist in managing responsibilities under the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
- Support risk and compliance functions, including maintaining risk matrices and following up on audit-related actions.
- Assist in preparing the department’s annual budget and track expenditure throughout the year.
- Engage effectively with both internal and external stakeholders who provide services to the department.
- Provide ad-hoc and project-based administrative support, ensuring adherence to policies and procedures.
- Operate independently within established guidelines, applying sound judgment to solve problems in line with departmental protocols.
- Demonstrate initiative in identifying performance gaps and addressing them proactively.
Minimum Requirements
Qualifications
- A Higher Certificate (NQF Level 5) in Administration, Records Management, or an equivalent qualification
Experience
- At least 2–3 years’ experience in an administrative or management support role
Additional Skills and Competencies
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
- Stakeholder and service delivery focus
- Quality management and attention to detail
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Data capturing proficiency
- Results-driven mindset
- Strong planning and organizational abilities
- Intermediate Excel proficiency
- Cost administration knowledge
- Client-centric approach
- Commitment to continuous learning and development
Employment Equity
In line with the South African Reserve Bank’s (SARB) commitment to diversity and inclusion, preference will be given to candidates from designated groups. Applications from individuals with disabilities are encouraged.
Remuneration
The SARB offers a competitive remuneration package aligned with market standards. The final appointment will be based on the candidate’s skills and experience.
About SARB
Mandate:
As outlined in Section 224 of the Constitution, the SARB’s primary objective is to safeguard the value of the South African currency, promoting balanced and sustainable economic growth. It operates independently and without bias in fulfilling this mandate.
Key Functions Include:
- Monetary Policy: Managing interest rates to maintain low and stable inflation.
- Financial Stability: Identifying and mitigating systemic risks.
- Prudential Regulation: Overseeing financial institutions and infrastructures.
- Financial Markets: Managing reserves and implementing monetary policy.
- Financial Surveillance: Regulating cross-border transactions and combating abuse of the financial system.
- Payments & Settlements: Ensuring the reliability of the national payment system.
- Statistics & Research: Providing accurate economic data and analysis to inform policy decisions.
- Currency Management: Sole authority to issue, manage, and destroy South African banknotes and coins.
About the Legal Services Department
This department ensures all legally binding decisions and actions of the Bank are compliant with applicable laws and regulations, thereby minimizing legal risks and maintaining institutional integrity.
