Job title: Graduate Internship Opportunity
Reports to: postbank board chairperson
Placement: head office
Position status: 12 months
Purpose of the Job
- Are you a recent Postgraduate looking to gain meaningful, high-level exposure in a corporate governance setting?
- Postbank invites ambitious and capable graduates to apply for a unique internship opportunity that offers direct exposure to meaningful assignments that supports the Postbank Board.
- This opportunity is designed for a Postgraduate Degree holder who will support and learn within the Board context. The selected candidate will be immersed in executive-level dynamics, contributing to research, presentations, corporate governance structures, particularly within a banking and regulatory environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct research and analysis to support the Postbank Board
- Develop and present reports, papers, and presentations
- Contribute to special projects and initiatives as required from time to time
What You Will Gain:
- Experience to put into practise academic knowledge gained and demonstrate innate skills and talents.
- First-hand insight into the operations of a Board-level environment.
- Mentorship and learning opportunities from experienced and insightful leaders.
- Enhanced understanding of governance, policy development, and banking regulations.
Role Requirements:
Qualifications:
- A completed Postgraduate degree in Finance or Business studies.
Knowledge and understanding of:
- Exposure to or understanding of banking operations or regulatory frameworks is advantageous
- Must have a keen interest in understanding and supporting assignments of strategic importance
Skills and Attributes:
- Strong research and analytical skills
- Excellent writing and communication abilities
- Professionalism, discretion, and a proactive attitude
- Competence in creating and delivering presentations
- Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced corporate environment
- Interest in banking and regulatory dynamics
- Good time management
- Ethical and values-based conduct
- Confident
- Must be prepared to travel locally if required to do so
How to Apply:
If you wish to apply and meet the requirements, please forward your Curriculum Vitae (CV) to:
PostbankGraduateInternships@postbank.co.za
Please indicate in the subject line the position you are applying for.
Due Date: 20 June 2025
Disclaimers
The South African Postbank SOC Limited is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment, especially with regard to race, gender and disability. In compliance with the bank’s employment equity plans, we encourage and welcome applications from diverse groups from the South African Employee active population.
Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only.
If you do not hear from the South African Postbank SOC Limited or its Agent within 3 months of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. The South African Postbank SOC Limited reserves the right not to fill the positions or to re-advertise the positions at any time.
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