The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) is offering internships programme for 2018/2019 in Pretoria. The Programme (GDP) is specially designed to provide knowledge of the financial sector in general and the role of the central bank in the economy. You will have the opportunity to work for a reputable institution that has a critical role to play in the South African economy.
Internship Application Closing Date: 12 April 2018
Internship Location: Pretoria
Internship Provider: South African Reserve Bank (SARB)
Field of Studies
The Bank will consider postgraduates or students studying toward a postgraduate degree 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
- Risk management
- Treasury
- Economics and international relations
Graduates can also choose two of the following electives:
- Basic financial risk management
- Economic concepts and indicators
- Public finance
- Financial markets and instruments
- Anti-money laundering
- The national payment system
After the first year
At the end of the year, some graduates will be permanently appointed into a department of the SARB. Those most likely to be appointed are graduates who:
- Are interested in continuing their career at the SARB;
- Have a desire to make a contribution to monetary policy, financial stability, currency management, supervising financial institutions, financial markets or one of the SARB’s enabling functions;
- Have demonstrated behaviours aligned to the SARB’s values of accountability, excellence, integrity, respect and trust, and open communication;
- Are able to function independently and contribute actively and effectively in a team; and
- Have performed exceptionally well in their assigned departments and academically.
You meet the requirements if you:
- Have completed or are about to complete a postgraduate degree;
- Have attained or expect to attain an average of over 65% in your final year;
- Have a strong desire to work in financial services and/or policy making;
- 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.
How to apply
Please submit the following 3 documents to SARB-GraduateRecruit@resbank.co.za
- Certified copies of your latest academic records and qualifications;
- Your curriculum vitae – no longer than two pages; and
- A half-page motivation explaining why you wish to participate in this programme and what you are able to contribute to the SARB.
Via- SARB
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