Apply now for the BER Economics Internship Programme 2024. The BER Economist Internship Programme provides practical training to appropriately qualified previously disadvantaged individuals. The programme equips trainees to function as economists in the private and/or the public sector.
The successful candidate(s) will be full-time employed by the SARB but will spend their first year in training at the BER in Stellenbosch (from January 2025 to December 2025). Candidates will also receive a competitive salary during the training year.
Note that candidates should meet the following criteria:
- Be a South African citizen
- Hold an Honours or Masters degree in Economics (by January 2025) with macroeconomics as a subject at a post-graduate level
- Be fluent in English
- Possess excellent communication and writing skills
Interviews will take place in July and August. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to psychometric assessments, an appropriate reference check, and security clearance as part of the selection process. Suitable candidates will be selected based on the SARB's commitment to diversifying its workforce.