The South African Reserve Bank Graduate Development Programme
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) is looking for productive and talented postgraduates to join its one-year Graduate Development Programme in January 2023.
Eligibility Criteria
The SARB will consider postgraduate students with capability in at least one of the following areas:
- Economics, Econometrics, Research, Policy Analysis, Modelling, 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
- have completed a postgraduate degree;
- 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;
- are a South African citizen; and
- are a curious and keen learner.
Benefits
- Exposure to departments in the SARB
- 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.
- Graduates will receive a competitive salary for the duration of the programme.
The closing date for applications is 31 March 2022. Late applications will not be considered.
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the SARB Graduate Development Programme 2023