Job Description

Brief description

The main purpose of this position is to oversee the management of information and technology (I&T) assets, specifically commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) software, within the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) by ensuring robust control and effective management throughout the entire I&T asset life cycle.

Detailed description

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


Develop own work plans and deliverables in consultation with the Team Leader. Define, plan and manage the inventory of COTS software, including demand consolidation, planning and budgeting (capital and operational expenditure), capitalisation and reconciliation. Oversee stock and store management in line with general warehousing principles, ensuring compliance and safeguarding assets. Assess, analyse and compile information and communication technology (ICT) asset/component (COTS software) specifications based on end-user requirements. Facilitate the procurement process for ICT assets (COTS software), including compiling and verifying technical specifications and evaluating supplier quotations and the procurement, delivery, recording, payment and capitalisation of the assets. Maintain the ICT software asset register for COTS software throughout the asset life cycle, ensuring compliance with software licensing agreements. Ensure maintenance and contract agreements are established, where necessary. Evaluate the condition and usability of the COTS software, providing recommendations to maintain assets within their life cycle. Manage the disposal or removal of redundant COTS software, including obtaining approval for write-offs, updating the fixed asset register and ensuring disposal follows recommended procedures. Stay abreast of market trends and developments within the technical and functional area, ensuring the timely and relevant application of new methods and systems. Produce value-adding reports for management, subject matter experts and relevant stakeholders. Monitor and assess asset utilisation (harvesting and metering) within the SARB, offering recommendations to improve compliance and asset usage. Engage with internal and external stakeholders to support optimal operations and service delivery. * Oversee and ensure quality management of changes within ICT asset systems, such as the enterprise resource planning (ERP) and service asset and configuration management (CA SAM/SAM) tools.