I&T Risk Analyst at SARB, Pretoria
SARB · Pretoria, Gauteng
Overview
The South African Reserve Bank is looking for an I&T Risk Analyst to join their Business Solutions and Technology Department in Pretoria. You will help embed risk management frameworks and policies, assess IT and operational risks, and promote a strong risk culture across the bank. This is a full time role for someone with solid auditing and risk management experience who wants to work at the heart of South Africa's financial system.
About the role
As an I&T Risk Analyst in the SARB's Business Solutions and Technology Department (BSTD), you will play a key role in keeping the bank's technology and information risks under control. You will work closely with management to embed risk frameworks, run risk assessments, and make sure action plans are tracked and reported properly.
Key duties include:
- Embedding the SARB Group risk management frameworks, methodologies, processes, systems and related policies within BSTD.
- Embedding the SARB’s I&T risk management frameworks.
- Analysing the business environment to support and guide the identification of risks and opportunities.
- Conducting I&T operational risk assessments in BSTD.
- Identifying emerging risks in BSTD and reporting them to BSTD management and the SARB’s Risk Management and Compliance Department (RMCD).
- Consolidating, maintaining and reporting on action plans recorded in the SARB Group’s centralised risk incidents database.
- Identifying and coordinating departmental risk management training needs and conducting related training.
- Assessing and analysing risks related to IT applications and IT general controls to ensure IT risks are identified and managed.
- Embedding and promoting a positive and proactive risk management culture across BSTD.
- Facilitating sessions for the operational risk management assessments in BSTD in accordance with the SARB Group Risk Management Framework.
- Providing input into the overarching SARB-wide risk plan.
- Conducting quality reviews of BSTD’s compliance with risk management policies and framework, including risk management outcomes and activities within the SARB Group.
- Compiling and coordinating reports on I&T risk management outcomes and activities for BSTD management and relevant stakeholders and providing quarterly operational risk assessment reports to RMCD.
- Researching and benchmarking leading I&T risk management processes and developments and proposing improvements accordingly.
Application note: Apply on SARB's official site. You'll apply on the bank's own system.
Requirements
- A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Auditing or another relevant field at NQF 7, or an equivalent qualification.
- A minimum of five to eight years of experience in a relevant I&T auditing and risk management environment.
- A Certified Risk Professional (CRP) qualification would be an added advantage.
- A COBIT qualification would be an added advantage.
- Knowledge of industry, organisational and business knowledge.
- Knowledge of continuous improvement and quality assurance.
- Knowledge of risk management principles, tools, methodologies, frameworks, policies and processes.
- Knowledge of risk management strategy and planning.
- Knowledge of risk identification, analysis and assessment.
- Knowledge of risk mitigation and management.
- Knowledge of risk monitoring and reporting.
- Knowledge of project management.
- Knowledge of ISO 31000 standards, King V and COSO framework.
- Knowledge of information technology risks and controls.
Responsibilities
- Embed the SARB Group risk management frameworks, methodologies, processes, systems and related policies within BSTD.
- Embed the SARB’s I&T risk management frameworks.
- Analyse and understand the business environment to support and guide the identification of risks and opportunities.
- Conduct I&T operational risk assessments in BSTD.
- Identify emerging risks in BSTD and report on them to BSTD management and the SARB’s Risk Management and Compliance Department (RMCD).
- Consolidate, maintain and report on action plans recorded in the SARB Group’s centralised risk incidents database.
- Identify and coordinate departmental risk management training needs and conduct related training.
- Assess and analyse risks related to IT applications and IT general controls to ensure IT risks are identified and managed.
- Embed and promote a positive and proactive risk management culture across BSTD.
- Facilitate sessions for the operational risk management assessments in BSTD in accordance with the SARB Group Risk Management Framework.
- Provide input into the overarching SARB-wide risk plan.
- Conduct quality reviews of BSTD’s compliance with risk management policies and framework, including risk management outcomes and activities within the SARB Group.
- Compile and coordinate reports on I&T risk management outcomes and activities for BSTD management and relevant stakeholders and provide quarterly operational risk assessment reports to RMCD.
- Research and benchmark leading I&T risk management processes and developments and propose improvements accordingly.
Benefits
Remuneration and benefits commensurate with the level of the position and in line with the market
Job details
- Organisation
- SARB
- Location
- Pretoria, Gauteng
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Senior (5+ years)
- Education
- Bachelor
- Category
- Banking & Insurance
- Posted
- 30 October 2026 (1 week ago)
- Application Method
- Apply online
Success Guide
This role at the Reserve Bank is a great opportunity if you have a few years of experience in IT risk or auditing and want to work at a top financial institution. When you apply, make sure your CV clearly shows your hands on experience with risk frameworks like ISO 31000, King V and COSO, and any IT audit work you have done. If you have a CRP or COBIT qualification, highlight that too.
In the interview, expect questions about how you assess IT risks and how you would embed a risk culture in a department. Be ready to give examples of risk assessments you have conducted and how you reported on them. Also remember to submit your degree certificate and academic transcript along with your CV, as these will likely be checked. Good luck!
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