It Infrastructure Engineer

Ninety One; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A global asset management firm in Cape Town seeks individuals for its Investment Acceleration Programme. This two-year program is designed for recently qualified chartered accountants, technical degree holders, and recent graduates. Participants will gain global exposure, learn about diverse investment approaches, and receive support for CFA qualifications, all within a culture that values curiosity and relationship-building.

Benefits

Support for CFA qualification

Global exposure

Distinctive culture and shared values

Qualifications

• Recently qualified chartered accountants with 0-2 years of experience.
• Technical degree holders with an additional finance qualification.
• Non-technical degree holders with relevant finance qualifications.
• Recent graduates with 0-4 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a two-year investment acceleration program.
• Gain exposure to global investment practices.
• Experience the firm's culture and values.

Skills

Intellectual curiosity

Ability to build and maintain relationships

Passionate about equity investing

Education

CFA qualification support

Finance-related qualifications (MBA, CFA)

Strong academic record

Job description

About us

Ninety One is an independent, active global asset manager with R3,08 trillion of assets under management. Established in South Africa as Investec Asset Management, the firm started offering domestic investments in an emerging market. Almost three decades of organic growth later, the firm demerged from Investec Group and became Ninety One. Our distinctive capabilities sit within differentiated fixed income and credit as well as specialist equities, and we have a unique perspective and approach to investment opportunities presented by emerging markets and the energy transition.

As at 31 December Ninety One is an equal opportunities employer.

Our imperative

To attract and retain the best talent by providing a corporate environment where people from varying backgrounds can develop professionally and build a rewarding career.

Career Change: unlocking your investment potential

Launch a new career in the dynamic world of global investing and join the Ninety One Investment Acceleration Programme.

Who should apply

• Recently qualified chartered accountants (CAs) with zero to 2 years of post‑qualification experience
• Professionals with technical degrees (e.g., medicine, engineering) who have an additional finance qualification (MBA, CFA, or master’s in finance)
• Professionals with non‑technical degrees (e.g., law, political science, or arts) who have an additional finance qualification (MBA, CFA, or master’s in finance)
• Recent graduates (honours) with zero to 4 years of experience
• Strong academic record
• Passionate about investment and markets

What you can expect

• Two‑year investment acceleration programme with global exposure
• Learn about our global business and diverse approaches to investing
• Support for CFA qualification
• Experience our distinctive culture and shared values

Attributes we look for

• Intellectual curiosity
• Ambition, balanced with decency and humanity
• The ability to build and maintain meaningful relationships
• The ability to "approach and own" and continuously look for opportunities to develop
• Investment lead and passionate about markets
• Passionate about equity, sustainable or fixed‑income investing

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