Graduate Development Programme Data Science Intern
Apply Before 04/30/2024, 11:55 AM
Degree Level NQF 8: Honours degree, Post Graduate diploma and Professional Qualifications
Job Schedule Full time
Job Shift Day
Locations Head Office, 1st floor, Pretoria, Gauteng, 0002, ZA
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 January 2025.
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 January 2025 to December 2025. 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
Economics with Econometrics
Information Technology
Engineering
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.
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