(530) Applications Manager - 1Finsurv - Bstd

Brief description
The main purpose of this position is to manage and coordinate resources in support of current operations and support enhancements of the 1FinSurv Solution in the Financial Surveillance Department (FinSurv). The 1FinSurv Solution continues to be delivered by the Transformation Programme (1FinSurv Programme) within the South African Reserve Bank (SARB).
Detailed description
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas:

Manage operational planning by developing short-term work plans in line with the FinSurv and Business Solutions and Technology Department (BSTD) strategy and business plans and communicate section activities. 
Manage and improve workflow and the application of processes, procedures and systems. 
Make suggestions for refining policies, processes and systems and improve alignment with related divisional processes and systems.
Manage and facilitate the delivery of section-specific outputs, including the timely delivery of projects and readiness of solutions to transition into operations. 
Educate and embed an Agile delivery approach with the team and stakeholders.
Optimise section resource use, allocate work and manage the accountability of resources as well as provide input into cost management. 
Manage stakeholder relationships to ensure the timely delivery of quality information technology (IT) solutions in accordance with business requirement specifications. 
Identify gaps and inefficiencies (including governance, management of risks and audit findings) in the work of the section and take specific actions for the implementation of improvements. 
Manage, monitor, evaluate and report on the quality, turnaround and impact of section deliverables. 
Encourage a performance culture in the section, define performance expectations and conduct effective performance management of direct reports. 
Drive priority development of employees by promoting and supporting the career management and development of direct reports.  
Drive innovation and apply the necessary changes to improve application processes and systems to align with global best practices.
Execute the IT strategy within the section.  
Enable a business intelligence and analytics capability in FinSurv and the SARB.

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