Graduate Opportunity – Financial Services | The Robert Group (Umhlali)

The Robert Group; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Durban seeks a recent graduate for an entry-level opportunity in private wealth management. This position offers professional exposure and skills development while working alongside experienced mentors. Ideal candidates should possess a finance-related degree and demonstrate strong organisational and communication skills. A monthly stipend is provided for this fixed-term structured opportunity.

Benefits

Monthly stipend

Mentorship and guidance

Qualifications

• Recent graduate with a finance-related degree or equivalent qualification required.
• Proactive attitude and professional demeanor needed.
• Strong organisational and communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Experience the workings of a private wealth management office.
• Contribute to projects, data preparation, and research tasks.
• Develop skills in client service support and operational coordination.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Time management

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Education

Finance-related degree or equivalent

Job description

Are you a recent graduate ready to start your career in the financial services industry?

The Robert Group is offering an exciting entry-level opportunity designed to provide practical exposure to the world of private wealth management and professional office operations.

This opportunity is ideal for an individual who is eager to learn, takes initiative, and is motivated to grow within a professional environment.

What you’ll gain

• Professional exposure: Experience the inner workings of a private wealth management office, from client service support to operational coordination.
• Skills development: Strengthen your understanding of financial services while building essential soft skills in communication, problem-solving, time management, and teamwork.
• Mentorship and guidance: Work alongside experienced professionals who will provide support, feedback, and career insight.
• Hands-on experience: Contribute to meaningful projects, data preparation, and research tasks that support both client-facing and operational teams.

What we’re looking for

• A graduate with a Finance-related degree (or equivalent qualification).
• Someone with a proactive attitude, professional demeanor, and genuine willingness to learn.
• Strong organisational and communication skills, with comfort using technology and adapting to new tasks.

Programme Details

• Duration: Fixed-term structured opportunity.
• Compensation: A monthly stipend will be provided.

This position is designed to help you transition from academic learning to professional application — expanding your skills, building confidence, and offering valuable experience in the financial services sector.