Job Description

Brief description

To research, plan, architect, design, maintain and oversee the deployment of end-user computing architectures within the South African Reserve Bank Group (SARB Group).

Detailed description

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


Research and recommend emerging and fit for purpose end-user computing solutions and participate in the procurement of such solutions aligned to the business strategy. Define and evolve the SARB Group's end-user computing in alignment to the to-be architecture. Plan and develop end-user computing architecture blueprints and roadmaps for end-user solutions in alignment with industry best practices and standards. Oversee the implementation of end-user computing solutions and ensure alignment with defined architecture. Provide expert guidance on the adoption of end-user computing solutions. Provide expert guidance on cost management strategies for end-user computing solutions. Oversee the management of the end-user computing solutions lifecycle. Lead the design of end-user computing solutions to ensure alignment with defined architecture. Implement and maintain the governance and security model for end-user computing as developed by the Cyber and Information Security Unit. Develop, maintain and document technical standards, procedures, user guides, Standard Operating Procedure's (SOP's), instructional documents etc. relating to the end-user computing solutions. Collaborate and engage with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the functionality of the deployed end-user computing solutions and technologies. Identify, address and remediate risks in the end-user computing environment as identified by auditors and governance related assessments. Provide end-user computing architectural expertise with respect to ICT projects and participate in other SARB Group's projects to contribute towards business objectives. Capacity planning, disaster recovery and resource allocation to ensure optimal performance, continuity, and scalability as it relates to end-user computing. * Stay abreast of new developments in end-user computing architectures and technologies.