The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) is inviting unemployed graduates to apply for its one-year Graduate Development Programme, set to begin in February 2026. This is an excellent opportunity for talented postgraduates to gain hands-on experience in central banking.
Closing Date: 30 April 2025
Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
Programme Overview
Duration: February 2026 – January 2027
Location: SARB Head Office, Pretoria
Structure:
- Graduates will be assigned to various departments and work on real-world tasks and projects.
- Participants will attend training at the SARB Academy to develop expertise in central banking.
- Additional personal and professional development training will include:
- Assertive communication
- Public speaking and presentations
- PowerPoint and reporting skills
- Teamwork and workplace etiquette
Available Opportunities
1. Graduate Development Programme
To qualify, you must have a postgraduate qualification in one of the following fields:
- Economics
- Econometrics
- Statistics
- Research
- Policy Analysis
- Public Finance
- Accounting
- Auditing
- Law
- Financial Mathematics
- Financial Engineering
- Information Technology
- Digital Technology
- Portfolio or Investment Management
- Mathematics
- Quantitative Analysis
- Business Analysis
- Risk Management (operational and financial risk)
- Actuarial Science
- Fintech
2. Data Science Graduate Development Programme
To qualify, you must have a postgraduate qualification in one of the following fields:
- Data Science
- Machine Learning/Artificial Intelligence
- Predictive Analytics Modelling
- Statistics
- Applied Mathematics
- Digital Technology (Information Technology)
- Fintech
- Economics with Econometrics
- Business Mathematics and Informatics
Application Instructions
- Applications must be submitted before the closing date (30 April 2025).
- Ensure that you provide all required supporting documents.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
This is a highly competitive programme, so make sure your application is thorough and well-prepared.
Best of luck!