Graduate Programme

Pepkor Lifestyle; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider seeks vibrant graduates for a 12-month work-integrated learning program in Sandton, South Africa. Candidates should have a relevant degree and possess skills in adaptability, initiative, and teamwork. The opportunity offers structured workplace experience, mentorship, and exposure to various company functions. Applications require a CV and certified academic documents.

Benefits

Professional growth support

Access to industry leaders

Qualifications

• Graduates from accredited University/Tertiary.
• Must be a South African Citizen with valid SA ID.
• Must be under the age of 30.

Responsibilities

• Attend all onboarding and induction programs.
• Execute duties under supervision of senior employees.
• Perform research on trends and best practices.
• Visit different locations for hands-on experience.
• Make presentations for evaluations.

Skills

Ability to learn quickly

Resilience and adaptability

Ability to take initiative

Strong presentation skills

Good written and verbal communication

Customer service enhancement

Education

BCom in Project Management

BCom in Finance

BCom in Call Centre

Job description

Overview

We are looking for young, vibrant, and passionate graduates to be employed on a 12-month retail SETA-funded work-integrated learning experience. These individuals will play an exciting role in our growth journey while growing their careers at Connect Financial Solutions, a financial entity under the Pepkor Lifestyle Group, one of South Africa's largest wholesale and retail groups.

Minimum Requirements

We are seeking graduates who hold a degree or diploma in any of the following fields:

• BCom in Project Management


• BCom in Finance (to become a Chartered Accountant – CA)


• BCom in Call Centre (preferably with experience or interest in Call Centre Operations)

To be successful in our organization, the following abilities and competencies are required:

• Ability to learn quickly


• Resilience and adaptability


• Ability to take initiative


• Critically analyse information and use judgement to make decisions


• Ability to work well independently as well as in a team environment


• Ability to build and maintain working relationships


• High standard of work ethic


• Good presentation skills as well as strong written and verbal communication


• The understanding and ability to enhance customer service

Job Specification

The primary aim of this opportunity is to develop young, motivated, and high performing graduates who will infuse their talent into the organization. The graduates will be given structured workplace experience.

What The Programme Offers

A large team of professionals to support graduates with professional growth and provide project resources.

Exciting career growth prospects in the workplace with access to professionals who are leaders in their fields.

Key Responsibilities (but Not Limited To)

• Required to attend all on-boarding / induction programmes and meetings which provide information about different functions of the company


• Execute duties as required, under the supervision of senior employees


• Perform research and document trends within the various functions of the company such as for instance new technology that can be implemented, best practices, etc.


• Visit different locations / stores in order to get hands on working experience


• Make presentations on the basis of which he or she may be evaluated


• Perform additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.

Applicant Requirements

• Suitably qualified from accredited University/Tertiary


• Must be a South African Citizen in possession of a valid SA ID


• Must be under the age of 30


• Candidates will be required to submit the following documents when they apply:


• An updated CV


• Certified copies (Not older than 3 months) of ID Copy, Certificate/qualifications, transcript/tertiary results