(915) Data Science Graduate Development Programme

Pretoria, GP, ZA, South Africa

Job Description

South African Reserve Bank 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.


What the SARB does



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.





Description



Data science is an inter-disciplinary field that uses scientific methods, processes, algorithms and systems to extract knowledge and insights from structured and unstructured data. The core outcome of this programme is to develop deep capabilities in advanced analytics in central banking.





Format of the programme



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

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1398308
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Contract
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Pretoria, GP, ZA, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned