South African Reserve Bank (SARB) Data Science Graduate Development Programme 2027 for South African postgraduates.

Program Format

Graduates will be placed in the Central Bank Departments within the SARB, from February 2027 to January 2028. 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

Qualifications

To be considered, candidates must have a postgraduate qualification or be in the process of completing a postgraduate qualification (ideally completed the course work) in one of the following fields:

• Data Science
• Machine Learning/Artificial Intelligence
• Predictive Analytics Modelling
• Statistics
• Applied Mathematics
• Digital Technology (Information Technology)
• Fintech
• Economics with Econometrics
• Business Mathematics and Informatics.

Additional Requirements

• Coding with R and/or Python;
• be a South African citizen;
• be a curious, innovative and self-motivated individual with strong analytical skills;
• have a proven track record of academic excellence with an overall average mark of 70% and above; and
• have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Have Fintech experience.

Application Deadline

Application Deadline: April 30, 2026

Applications are now open for the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) Data Science Graduate Development Programme in February 2027. 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.

Benefits include:

• Career coaching services
• Funded trip information
• Textbooks and study materials
• Visa application assistance