Job: Data Science Graduate Development Programme

Company : South African Reserve Bank (SARB); Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) invites applications for its one-year Data Science Graduate Development Programme, starting February 2026. Graduates will join the Business Systems and Technology Department and work in the Data Lab, receiving hands-on projects and technical training.

Participants gain exposure to central banking analytics, with emphasis on practical use cases, collaboration, and problem solving, while developing core data science skills in R and Python.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in R and/or Python.
• South African citizenship is required.
• A curious, innovative, and self-motivated personality with strong analytical skills.
• A proven track record of academic excellence, with an average mark of 70% or above.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fintech experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Attend learning interventions at the SARB Academy
• Receive technical training relevant to data science and central banking
• Work on various data science use cases in a Data Lab environment

Skills

R

Python

Job description

Data Science Graduate Development Programme

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Description

The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) is looking for talented postgraduates to join its one-year Data Science Graduate Development Programme starting in February 2026. This programme aims to develop deep capabilities in advanced analytics within central banking. Graduates will be placed in the Business Systems and Technology Department at the SARB and will work in the Data Lab environment, participating in various technical training and hands-on projects throughout the year.

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Responsibilities

• Attend learning interventions at the SARB Academy
• Receive technical training relevant to data science and central banking
• Work on various data science use cases in a Data Lab environment

Qualifications

• Proficiency in R and/or Python
• South African citizenship
• A curious, innovative, and self-motivated personality with strong analytical skills
• A proven track record of academic excellence, with an average mark of 70% or above
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Fintech experience is advantageous

Hiring organization

South African Reserve Bank (SARB)

Employment Type: internship

Data Science Graduate Development Programme