Price and currency stability are crucial for financial stability, and the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) is a key role player in ensuring this. The bank is also a prestigious employer of high-level economics skills, as students realised during a recent SARB visit to the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng.

The team from SARB’s communications division visited the campus as the guests of the School of Economics. They delivered a presentation to students on the role and functions of the SARB and the economic outlook for South Africa, and talked about bursaries and employment opportunities available to students specialising in economics and related fields.

The SARB delegation was composed of Nimrod Lidovho, head of public information and marketing communication, Khayalami Dhlamini, public information officer, and Louis Motsepe, communications officer.

“As citizens of the country, students need to understand the role and functions of the SARB,” said Bongani Mahlangu, a postgraduate student in economics. “These visits provide them with the opportunity to be educated and to engage with representatives for clarity and enhanced understanding.”

During the SARB’s visit, one of the main attractions was the opportunity to find out what it takes to be employed by the bank, and how applications and assessments are handled. Students also had the chance to network and build individual connections.

 Mr Nimrod Lidovho, head of public information and marketing communication at the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) talking to NWU students.