SARB & BER at Stellenbosch University Internship: Economist (Stellenbosch, Western Cape) South Africa 2022

By | May 24, 2022

SARB & BER at Stellenbosch University Internship: Economist (Stellenbosch, Western Cape) South Africa 2022

 

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

27 June 2022 (at 09:00) .
Be sure to apply on or before this date - any applications submitted after this date are late and will NOT be accepted.
 

DETAILS ABOUT THE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME:

Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape
Duration: 1 year

The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) and the Bureau for Economic Research (BER) at Stellenbosch University are offering a 2023 Economist Internship Programme, to graduates and students completing their postgraduate studies.

The aim of the internship programme is to provide practical training to appropriately qualified graduates so that they are able to function as economists in the private and/or public sector.
 

The successful candidates will work alongside BER economists for 1 year to gain experience in all the aspects of business orientated macroeconomic analysis.

The intern will be employed by the SARB, but will spend the first year of employment in training at the BER. Interns will receive a competitive salary during the course of the programme.
 

Important dates of the internship programme:

  • Recruitment will take place in the months of May and June 2022.
  • Interviews will be held in the months of July and August 2022.
  • The internship will commence in January 2023 and end in December 2023.

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS NEEDED TO APPLY:

Before applying, please ensure that you meet ALL of the following minimum entry criteria – failure to satisfy all the requirements will result in your application being disqualified:

  • Must be a South African citizen
  • Must have completed an Honours or Masters degree in Economics (or will complete it by January 2023) with Macroeconomics as a subject at a post-graduate level
  • Must be fluent in English
  • Must have excellent communication skills
  • Must have excellent writing skills

 

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME:

Applications must be submitted online for the following position:
SARB & BER at Stellenbosch University Internship: Economist (Stellenbosch, Western Cape)
 

Attach the following documents to your application:

  • Updated Curriculum Vitae
  • Full academic records for your tertiary qualifications
  • Motivation as to why you are the best candidate for the internship

 
Please note:

  • As part of the selection process, shortlisted candidates will be required to undergo psychometric assessments, as well as a reference check and security clearance.
  • Candidates will be selected based on the Bank's commitment to diversify its workforce.

 

ABOUT THE COMPANY PROVIDING THE INTERNSHIP:

The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) was established in 1921 and is the central bank of South Africa. SARB ensures that financial stability and price for South Africans are maintained through a service of good economic well-being. SARB's other responsibilities are designing/distributing banknotes/coins, regulating the South African financial sector, ensuring the cash reserve requirements are set for the bank, management of interest rates, and ensuring continuous stability of this.

The Bureau for Economic Research (BER) is one of the oldest economic research institutes in South Africa. It was established in 1944 and is part of the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences (EMS) at Stellenbosch University. Over the years, the BER has built a local and international reputation for independent, objective and authoritative economic research and forecasting.
 

CONTACT THE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME PROVIDER FOR QUERIES:

For any queries related to this internship programme, please contact Stellenbosch University directly:
Contact people: Ntombi Bakaqana (email: bakaqana@sun.ac.za) / Lisette IJssel de Schepper (email: lisette@sun.ac.za)
Telephone number: 021 808 9777