Graduate Trainee – Political & Economic Analysis & Research

Export Credit Insurance Corporation; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial institution in Centurion is seeking recent graduates for a graduate program. This role involves collating economic and political information, risk assessment, and report compilation. Candidates should have a BCom in Economics or International Finance and Trade, and the program targets young South African citizens with no prior internships. This opportunity supports professional development and aims to promote equity.

Qualifications

• Unemployed South African citizens under 35 years old.
• Must not have participated in any previous internships.
• Preferably from formerly disadvantaged groups.

Responsibilities

• Support PEAR in collating economic and political information.
• Research and compile political and economic information reports.
• Compile country and industry risk reports.

Skills

Computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

Good communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to perform under pressure

Planning and organizing skills

Education

BCom Economics or International Finance and Trade Degree

Postgraduate degree

Job description

Objectives of the programme

The overarching objective of the graduate program is to transition graduates from a higher learning institution to a work environment. We aim to help graduates become well-rounded young professionals with great prospects and a positive future.

Data Collection

• Support the Political, Economic Analysis and Research Unit (“PEAR”) in collating economic and political information for the assessment of risk events that might have impact on export and trade credit as well as investment transactions;
• Source country, industry and commodity markets information;
• Maintain macroeconomic and commodity information databases, including medium-term projections.

Data Processing

• Apply Country Risk Assessment Model to assess the ability and willingness of the sovereign to meet foreign financial obligations;
• Apply Credit Exposure Limits Model to determine the maximum risk taking per country and sector;
• Apply Commercial Risk Assessment Model to rate projects;
• Apply Risk Pricing Methodologies to determine insurance premium quotations;
• Compile and manage a register for premium enquiries.

Report Compilation

• Research and compile political and economic information reports for country and industry risk monitoring
• Compile country risk reports
• Compile industry reports
• Compile market outlook reports

What we expect from you

• You need to have a BCom Economics or International Finance and Trade Degree
• A postgraduate degree will be advantageous
• Applicant should be unemployed South African citizens under the age of thirty-five (35) and have not benefited from any internship previously and preferably from the formerly disadvantaged groups.
• ECIC welcomes applications from persons with disabilities (Must provide a medical certificate confirming nature of the disability).

Qualities we look for

• Computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Good communication skills
• Good technical skills and attention to detail
• Ability to perform under pressure without compromising quality
• Ability to work independently or within a team;
• Ability to deal professionally with internal clients
• Good planning, organising and time management skills
• Available to work more than ordinary business hours.

Applications

Closing Date

Wednesday, 26th November 2025

NOTE

It is ECIC’s intention to promote equity through the filling of posts, according to the set Employment Equity targets.

Data protection

Personal information collected and processed for purposes of recruitment will be protected from unauthorised access and improper use or disclosure.

Declaration and Informed Consent

By submitting your application for the advertised role, you give ECIC permission to process your personal information and you acknowledge that you understand the purpose for which it is required and for which it will be used. Furthermore, you declare that all personal information supplied to the ECIC for the purposes of recruitment is accurate, up to date, not misleading and that it is complete in all respects.