South Africa Finance Internships

Finance is a field that reaches the world in all aspects, from Wall Street, to the Banks, each and every business, corporation and household. Interns within this field has a great edge, and can gain a footing in the door. They acquire great knowledge, while also learning all aspects within the financial world, and thus can make their dreams come to life.

This is a competitive industry, therefore companies providing finance internships are seeking talented, motivated and distinguished candidates. They must be committed to learning, and aid in the long term growth of a company, along with stabilizing the economy. You can become a productive part of a team, while making your mark in the business world. Candidates who are successful will gain real world experience, develop their administration skills and increase their career prospects.

Finance Internships Available

Candidates looking for internships within this line of work, can look at the following fields to pursue, as well as multiple other fields related to finance:

Tax Consulting
Accountant
Risk Advisor
Hedge Fund Manager
Corporate Finance
Actuarial Solutions
Insurance Solutions
Finance Administrator
Investment Bankers
Bookkeeper
Stock Broker

Companies that may offer such internships could be the following:

Requirements

Each company has their own stipulations whereby candidates will have to meet their specific requirements.

However, for most positions within finance, candidates will be required to have the following:

Candidates must be a South African citizen, with a valid ID document
Candidates must either hold a degree, or be within their last year of study towards a degree in

BComm
BSC
BEng
Actuarial Science
Economics
Money & Banking
Econometrics
Commercial Law
Risk Management

Most companies also seek candidates with the following attributes:

Result driven
Can priorities
Must be able to accept responsibility
Exceptional ability to communicate, verbally and in written form
Must be competent, presentable and professional
Must be a lateral thinker and problem solver
Must be able to meet deadlines, work under pressure and efficiently
Be enthusiastic to learn and give attention to detail
Must be service delivery orientated

Responsibilities may include the following:

Administration work
Composing proposals & presentations
Budgeting
Financial Modelling
Assessments
Correspondence with clients
General Office Duties

Application

Finance internships online applications will depend on the company providing the internship. Most companies do however provide online applications, and these can usually be found on their websites, under their careers tab.

Most of the internships available in the finance industry, are usually for a duration of 12 to 24 months. They also usually include a monthly stipend, but do not offer candidates housing, meals or transport. Some companies may also offer their interns a permanent work offer after successful completion of their contract term, but there are a couple who do not offer full-time employment afterwards. Some companies also require their candidates to travel or work in rural areas.

Closing Dates

These applications for finance internships vary from company to company. Most depend on the need within the company, but candidates seeking such internships can find one or another anytime during the year.

It is highly suggested that candidates ensure all forms are fully completed, signed and all required documentation attached before sending in any application. Please ensure you only submit certified copies, and not your original documentation. Only candidates that make the short list will be contacted, and may also be invited for an interview with the company they applied to.