Application Deadline: April 30, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2026 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 2026.
The SARB serves the economic well-being of South Africans through maintaining price and financial stability. It is responsible for the regulation of the South African financial sector, design and distribution of banknotes and coin, management of interest rates, setting the cash reserve requirement for banks, and ensuring stability of both the banking sector and the wider financial system.
Program Details
Graduates will be placed in the Business Systems and Technology Department within the SARB, from February 2026 to January 2027. 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
Requirements
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:
• 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.
Remuneration and benefits
Graduates will receive a market-related salary and additional benefits for the duration of the programme.
Selection Criteria
- Shortlisted applicants will be invited to participate in interviews, assessments and a security clearance as part of the selection process.
- In line with the SARB’s commitment to diversifying its workforce, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
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