Location: Pretoria, South Africa
Closing Date: 30 April 2022
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) is looking for productive and talented graduates to join its one-year Graduate Development Programme in January 2023.
Graduates will work and learn at the SARB Head Office from January to December 2023. During the year, 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 central banking specific and are aimed at producing well-rounded central bankers. In addition, personal and professional skills such as assertive communication, public speaking and presentations, creating powerful PowerPoint presentations, impactful reporting, teamwork, and personal excellence and etiquette also form part of the holistic programme.
Fields of study / Qualifications:
The SARB will consider Graduates / Postgraduate students in at least one of the following areas:
- Economics
- Econometrics
- Research
- Policy Analysis
- Modeling
- Public Finance
- Accounting
- Auditing
- Statistics
- Financial Management
- Information Technology
- Law
- Portfolio or Investment Management
- Mathematics
- Quantitative Analysis
- Business Analysis
- Project Management
- Risk Management (Operational and Financial Risk)
- Treasury
- Economics and International Relations
Please note: candidates must:
- 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;
- Have completed a postgraduate degree;
- Be a South African citizen;
- Be a curious and a keen learner.
How to Apply
NB. Must have attained an average of over 65% in your final year.
Apply Online for the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) – Graduate Programme 2022
Please note:
- Please include a copy of your academic transcripts and your identity document with your application.
- All applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to participate in assessments, interviews, and security clearance as part of the selection process.
- The closing date for applications is 30 April 2022. Late applications will not be considered.
- Suitable candidates will be selected based on the SARB’s commitment to diversifying its workforce. People with disabilities are welcome to apply.
- Graduates will receive a competitive salary for the duration of the Programme.
