Applications are now open for the 2027 South African Reserve Bank (SARB) Data Science Graduate Development Programme. The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) is looking for talented postgraduates to join its one-year Data Science Graduate Development Programme in February 2027.
Data science is an inter-disciplinary field that uses scientific methods, processes, algorithms and systems to extract knowledge and insights from structured and unstructured data. The core outcome of this programme is to develop deep capabilities in advanced analytics in central banking.
Program Format
Graduates will be placed in the Central Bank Departments within the SARB, from February 2027 to January 2028. During the programme, graduates will attend various learning interventions at the SARB Academy, including technical training. The programme offers opportunities for a Data Science track, and graduates will work in a Data Lab environment from time to time, on various use cases.
Duration of the programme: One year
Qualifications
To be considered, candidates must have a postgraduate qualification or be in the process of completing a postgraduate qualification (ideally completed the course work) in one of the following fields:
SARB Graduate
Data Science
Machine Learning/Artificial Intelligence
Predictive Analytics Modelling
Statistics
Applied Mathematics
Digital Technology (Information Technology)
Fintech
Economics with Econometrics
Business Mathematics and Informatics.
Additional requirements
Coding with R and/or Python;
be a South African citizen;
be a curious, innovative and self-motivated individual with strong analytical skills;
have a proven track record of academic excellence with an overall average mark of 70% and above; and
have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Have Fintech experience.
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