Graduate Programme Broader Africa at FirstRand Group

Job Description

• The Graduate Trainee role is a development role in which the incumbent delivers on predefined work objectives while gaining structured work experience in the business area During the period of employment, the Graduate Trainee will perform varied tasks which may include research, analysis, administration, process and project work that add value to the business area. Work related training will be provided as required
• The Broader Africa Team is looking for nontraditional thinkers and innovative, self - starting contributors who are citizens from:  Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, and Zambia who can get the job done efficiently, exceed customer expectations and live up to our promise of real help. If this sounds like you, and you are in the final year of your university program, particularly in the BSc and Commerce faculties, and with a focus on Actuarial Science, Maths, Statistics, Quantitative Finance, Engineering, Accounting and Finance, Economics, Business Management, Agricultural Economics, Information Technology, Computer Science, Data Science, apply to the Broader Africa Young Talent Development Program by submitting your CV and latest academic transcript. 
• All roles on the graduate program are permanent positions. Graduates join specific business units in the Broader Africa countries in a full-time role and participate in monthly training sessions as well as an action learning project.

Your responsibilities would include:

• Delivering exceptional service by actively listening to customer needs and creating innovative solutions tailored to their requirements.
• Contributing to your team’s success by completing your tasks efficiently, planning meticulously, keeping accurate records, and updating relevant information on time.
• Engaging actively in the organisation’s innovation processes by participating in brainstorming sessions, suggesting new ideas, and collaborating with colleagues to develop creative solutions that support business objectives.
• Developing your career potential by participating in knowledge-sharing initiatives, contributing to projects, and taking full advantage of training opportunities to broaden your expertise and keep up with industry trends.
• Taking charge of your personal and professional growth by completing training assignments, attending relevant workshops and seminars, and constantly looking for opportunities to build competencies that support the company’s values and help you develop towards your full potential.

Requirements:

• Strong academic results (NB academic transcript required as part of the application)
• Currently completing the final year of relevant university programs, particularly in the BSc and Commerce faculties, with a focus on the following programs: Actuarial Science, Maths, Statistics, Quantitative Finance, Engineering, Accounting and Finance, Economics, Business Management, Agricultural Economics, Information Technology, Computer Science, Data Science, or related fields.
• Analytical and numeric mindset with strong problem-solving skills essential