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The Downstream Challenge is BP’s early career graduate development programme, the aim of which is to build fully competent independent professionals within a discipline to support business delivery across the Southern Africa business. It is a competency-based programme which provides graduates with practical experience and formal learning while building discipline foundations. In South Africa and Mozambique, the programme typically runs over 24 months and consists of rotations depending on the business requirements. The actual time could be longer or shorter depending on individual circumstances and experience.

RB graduates jump in from day one. You’ll experience growth within a short period of time and be allowed high levels of autonomy and accountability. Nothing is ever out of scope; you will have the opportunity to learn across functions and take ownership with the support of your peers and leaders. Driven graduates who have the desire to fast-track their careers are provided with the exposure and support required to get there. If you’re positively disruptive, ambitious, freethinking and fearless yet composed, it’s the environment for you. The RB graduate programme enables you to tackle challenges, learn on the fly, turn ideas into business solutions and become a future leader. Be assertive. Be bold. Be influential.

We are a team of results-oriented people, characterised by a unique culture of high performance. This is what gives us our competitive edge. We pride ourselves on not only being Growth Champions, but also on Growing Champions.

We support our 200 000 members and 486 000 students in 180 countries, helping them to develop successful careers in accounting and business, with the skills required by employers. We work through a network of 101 offices and centres and 7 291 Approved Employers worldwide, who provide high standards of employee learning and development. Through our public interest remit, we promote appropriate regulation of accounting and conduct relevant research to ensure accountancy continues to grow in reputation and influence.

“The Vodacom Discover Graduate Programme will provide you with an accelerated career path gaining high business exposure from day one. We’re committed to developing and inspiring fresh talent so you can expect plenty of support and guidance as you develop your skills in your chosen field. It’s a challenging and reward in adventure as you work alongside some of the industry’s leading experts in developing solutions that will shape our customers’ futures…and yours.” – Matimba Mbungela: Chief HR Officer

Grant Thornton is one of the world's leading organisations of independent assurance, tax and advisory firms.SNG Grant Thornton is the South African member firm of Grant Thornton International Ltd. We have progressed expeditiously in every aspect ever since our establishment in 1985. Our aim is to help dynamic organisations unlock their potential for growth by providing meaningful, forward-looking advice. Each year about 40 students are offered bursaries to study towards Chartered Accountancy qualification and more than 200 strong academic performers are accepted to be part of our graduate programme. Our graduate program plan ensures that all our trainees are exposed to working in multiple industries and it has proven to be an invaluable experience throughout the years. The vast opportunities presented to our teams also enable them and member firms worldwide to work, train together, share industry experience and technical expertise.

If you are looking for a cutting-edge start to your legal career…then you should join Herbert Smith Freehills South Africa as a Candidate Attorney in 2020/2021. During your two years of Articles you will get exposed to working with leading South African Partners who are ranked tier 1 in the legal market. Duties will include: legal research, legal drafting, opinion work, attending consultations, etc. You will get exposure to seminars and training from our local and international offices.

The work is always challenging and graduates are able to grow their careers by becoming involved in projects outside of their roles and gain exposure to new people and areas. Everyone can take part in innovation at FNB- bring a great idea and we will partner you with the right team to implement it, if the idea not only pushes the boundaries but also has a business case. There are ongoing opportunities for development – its part of our culture, which means we have the resources to help you with your professional development.

Being part of the AGSA means that graduates have a unique opportunity to contribute towards improving the lives of ordinary citizens. We are known for auditing government, which offers graduates diverse experience in complex audit environments such as the aviation (South African Airways) and financial (Development bank of Southern Africa) sectors. We are also an active participant in the global auditing arena, which means graduates could have opportunities to learn from our international counterparts as part of our peer review delegations to other country’s supreme audit institutions.

Every year around March Clover S.A. recruits young talented graduates and students to participate in programmes ranging from 6-18 months. The fields of study are determined by our scarce and critical skills and a need to feed our talent pipeline. Participants are given the opportunity to learn about Clover S.A. and subsidiaries and given the opportunity to add value in their prospective business units.

The Seriti bursary programme sponsors top students who are interested in studying disciplines within the mining industry. Bursars will not only receive financial assistance but will be supported and mentored throughout their studies. During vacation work bursars will be exposed to the intricate workings of our coal mines and will add value by delivering a substantive project. Our top performing bursars could be eligible for our world class graduate programmes. These programmes will assist graduates with the relevant skills, knowledge and experience to enable them to obtain the relevant government certificates and to move into more senior roles in future

The Nestlé Future Talent Graduate Development Programme welcomes graduates from all over South Africa. The programme runs over 24 months and is a rotational development programme designed to provide an introduction to the everyday working world of Nestlé together with hands-on work experience. It also provides graduates with a strong foundation for further success and development.

Old Mutual is a premium African financial services group that offers a broad spectrum of financial solutions to retail and corporate customers across key market segments in 17 countries. The lines of business include Life and Savings, Property and Casualty, Asset Management and Banking and Lending. We are rooted in our purpose of Championing Mutually Positive Futures Every Day and believe that a great customer experience is anchored in a great employee experience.

One of our greatest strengths is our culture, which is friendly and informal and offers you the freedom to mold your own success within a supportive environment. Our firm is not simply a place of work; it is also the place where professional experience is developed and lasting relationships are formed.