Job Description

Hello Future Business Continuity Manager

Welcome to FNB, the home of the #changeables. We design for the shapeshifters and deliver products and services that make us incredibly proud of people that make it happen.

As part of our talent team, you will be surrounded by unique talents, diverse minds, and an adaptable environment that lives up to the promise of staying curious. Now’s the time to imagine your potential in a team where experts come together and ignite effective change.

As a Business Continuity Manager, you will be accountable for working with various business units and subsidiaries in the Group to ensure the currency of business continuity planning, training, testing and attestation.

Purpose of the role:
• The purpose of this role is to assist and enable the Bank (Business Unit) to prepare for, and respond to IT-related disaster situations that involve extended system outages, by providing subject matter expertise to IT planning and support staff as well as business users;
• Play a compliance monitoring role by reporting on IT DR status of systems and infrastructure;
• Ensure an understanding of the relevant technical support and organizational structures and processes;
• Assist with the resolution of serious IT outages as required 24x7;
• Keep abreast of DR/BCP competency and technology changes;
• Recommend updates to the process guides and controls to ensure continuous improvement

Are you someone who has experience in:

Capable of Disaster Recovery planning and co-ordination at complex levelsGood knowledge of personal computing, distributed, midrange and mainframe platforms as well as an understanding of networks, and the application of these areas to DRITIL and ITIL based processesCapable of performing complex scheduling, control, planning and influencing with minimal supervisionAbility to work with people both individually and facilitation in groupsExcellent verbal & written communication and presentation skillsDecision making skills - making decisions and understanding the implications of such decisionsCustomer relations skills - keeping closer to the customer to build relationshipProject management skills

Key Responsibilities:

Execute and monitor the progress of the Group BCM programProvide internal consultative advisory services to business units on all BCM mattersLiaise with external parties in ensuring the adequacy of recovery plans of key service providers when necessaryLead all BCM led initiatives such as risk assessments, industry-wide exercises, joint exercisesCoordinate and conduct business recovery exercises to validate the recovery strategies of business units on a regular basisDevelop and conduct training on all aspects of BCM to employees to raise BCM awarenessSet-up Crisis Management plans.

Business Continuity Plans

Develop detailed BCP plans for the Business Unit. All documentation current and never out of datePlan BCP exercised as per implemented process: Monitored / tracked and Reported onCommunications to Managers & TeamsDevelop Crisis Management and Pandemic Plans.

Disaster Recovery

Develop detailed DR plans for the Business Unit. All documentation current and never out of datePlan DR exercised as per implemented process: Monitored / tracked and Reported onCommunications to Managers & TeamsCompliance to regulatory requirementsProject Management and oversightPlan and execute on DR simulation across key areas on DR Scenarios;Approach;Documentation;Simulation;Sign-off of scenario & Procedures;

We can be a match if you are:

Strong organizational skillsExceptional ability to remain calm under stressExcellent team skills, both as a leader and as a team playerExcellent communication skills, especially related to facilitationExcellent documentation and report writing skills.Degree in related technology field (Computer, Engineering, Science, etc.)Functional related experience: 5-10 years in Operational /Service Management / BCM rolePreferred experience in IT industry (banking experience is beneficial, but not mandatory)Strong understanding of industry practices and international standards, including (ISO 22301, ISO 27001, BCI good practice guides -DRII and BCI).

You will have access to:

Opportunities to network and collaborate.Challenging work.Opportunities to innovate.

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Are you interested to take the step? We look forward to engaging with you further. Apply now!

Job Details

Application Closing Date

07/10/24

All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.