The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) is inviting productive and talented postgraduates to join its one-year Graduate Development Programme in February 2026. Graduates will work and learn at the SARB Head Office from February 2026 to January 2027. They will be assigned to a department and exposed to various tasks and projects. During the Programme, graduates will attend various learning interventions at the SARB Academy.
Interventions are mainly specific to central banking and are aimed at producing well-rounded central bankers. As part of the holistic programme, graduates will also gain personal and professional skills such as assertive communication, public speaking and presentations, creating powerful PowerPoint presentations, impactful reporting, teamwork and personal excellence and etiquette.
The following Internship Opportunities are open for applications:
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
You meet the requirements if you:
• have completed an honours degree (NQF 8);
• a South African citizen;
• have attained an average of over 65% in your final year;
• have a strong desire to work in financial services and/or policymaking;
• have a proven track record of academic excellence;
• have excellent communication and interpersonal skills; and
• are a curious and keen learner.
Apply Before: 04/30/2025, 11:30 PM
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.