FAIS Ombud Graduate Internships 2023/2024 – For details about eligibility, requirements, available positions, application procedure – how to apply, application form PDF download, interview questions/schedules, etc.
Are you looking for internship programmes in South Africa? Do you have the basic requirements to apply for internship programmes? If yes, you are welcome to this page.
This page contains information about the latest internship programmes at FAIS Ombud Graduate Internships 2023/2024 and how to apply.
An internship is a period of work experience offered by an organization for a limited period of time. It is typically undertaken by students and graduates looking to gain relevant skills and experience in a particular field. Employers benefit from these placements because they often recruit employees from their best interns, who have known capabilities, thus saving time and money in the long run.
FAIS Ombud invites unemployed graduates to apply for Internship Programme 2023 / 2024.
In order to discharge its mandate, the FAIS Ombud seeks to appoint Graduate Trainees as part of the Graduate Recruitment Programme. This is a structured programme specifically designed to produce a pipeline of competent trainee entrants to the labour market.
Duration – The duration of the programme is twelve (12) months.
Roll out of the Programme: Recommended candidates will be given an opportunity to learn under a dedicated mentor. Graduates will be assigned to various Departments, based on their qualifications and aspirations, and exposed to various competency-based training during the duration of the twelve-month programme. Graduates will be based in the following Departments:
| Department / Unit | Qualifications | # of Interns |
| Case Management/Adjudication | LLB | 6 |
| Total | 6 |
Benefits of programme:
- Exposure to working in a target driven environment on complaints received by the public against financial service providers and to move same towards a resolution in a procedurally fair, informal, economical and expeditious manner.
- Working in a team of experienced lawyers, financial planner(s), Investigators and negotiators.
- Training on the financial planning process, insurance, investments, retirement planning, financial services legislation and drafting.
- Opportunity to be part of an established statutory office and a Mentorship Programme.
Requirements for application
- South African citizen with a valid South African Identity document.
- LLB degree.
- Passion for public service and an interest/desire to work in the Financial Sector.
- Strong academic background.
- Must be able to work in a stressful environment, willingness to learn and work extra hours.
- Energetic, self-driven and deadline driven.
- Must be computer literate.
- PLT (Practical Legal Training) will be an advantage.
How to apply
Interested parties are welcome to forward their CVs to e-mail address: [email protected]
NB: All applications must include an academic transcript. The closing date for applications is 11 June 2023
Enquiries must be directed to Ms Ayanda Mntonintshi on 012 762 5000.
In accordance with the FAIS Ombud’s Recruitment Strategy, preference will be given to candidates from designated groups.
Applications from people with disabilities are encouraged. Please note that correspondence and communication will only be conducted with short listed candidates and that the FIAS Ombud reserves the right not to appoint if a suitable candidate is not identified.
Application Deadline: 13 June 2023
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