South African Reserve Bank (SARB)/Bureau for Economic Research (BER) 2027 Economist Internship Programme for South African graduates.

Application Deadline: 30 June 2026 (9:00 AM)

Applications are actually open for the 2027 SAB/BER Economist Internship Programme. The programme supplies sensible coaching to appropriately certified graduates to operate as economists in the private and non-private sectors. Successful candidates will work alongside BER economists for one yr, gaining expertise in business-oriented macroeconomic evaluation. A devoted Data Science for Economics pathway is accessible for certified candidates.

Employment Opportunity

• Full-time employment with the South African Reserve Bank (SARB)
• One-year coaching placement on the Bureau for Economic Research (BER), Stellenbosch
• Training interval: January 2027 – December 2027
• Competitive wage supplied through the coaching yr

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants should:

• Be a South African citizen
• Hold an Honours or Master’s diploma in Economics (by January 2027)
• Have studied Macroeconomics at postgraduate degree
• Be fluent in English
• Possess glorious communication and writing abilities

Data Science for Economics Track

Applicants within the Data Science stream should have:

• Quantitative and/or programming topics
• A GitHub profile (advisable/required)

Selection Process

Shortlisted candidates will bear:

• Psychometric assessments
• Reference checks
• Security clearance

Selection will even think about SARB’s workforce diversification goals.

Programme Details

• The profitable candidate(s) will probably be full-time employed by the SARB however will spend their first yr in coaching on the BER in Stellenbosch (from January 2027 to December 2027). Candidates will even obtain a aggressive wage through the coaching yr.
• Interviews will happen in July and August. Shortlisted candidates will probably be subjected to psychometric assessments, an acceptable reference check, and safety clearance as part of the choice course of. Suitable candidates will probably be chosen primarily based on the SARB’s dedication to diversifying its workforce.

For any queries, contact [email protected].

• Application Deadline: 30 June 2026 (9:00 AM)
• Interview Period: July – August 2026

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the SAB/BER Economist Internship Programme