PSG Financial Services has opened applications for its Graduate Programme 2027, offering South African graduates a 12-month opportunity to gain practical experience across financial services, investments, insurance, risk, actuarial work, technology and related professional fields.
Successful candidates will join PSG on a 12-month fixed-term graduate contract and receive structured workplace training, technical development, soft-skills support, mentorship and exposure to industry specialists.
Applications close on 30 November 2026.
What does the PSG Graduate Programme offer?
Participants can expect:
- 12-month fixed-term graduate contract
- Structured on-the-job training
- Technical skills development
- Soft-skills training
- Dedicated mentorship
- Buddy support system
- Exposure to industry specialists
- Competitive employee benefits
- Opportunity to be considered for permanent employment based on performance
Permanent employment is not guaranteed and will depend on performance and business needs.
Which finance graduates can apply?
PSG accepts graduates from several financial and commercial disciplines, including:
- Accounting
- Economics
- Econometrics
- Finance
- Financial Planning
- Insurance
- Risk Management
- Investments
These fields can connect to different parts of financial services, including investment analysis, financial planning, insurance, risk and business decision-making.
Can actuarial and quantitative graduates apply?
Yes. Relevant quantitative fields include:
- Actuarial Science
- Mathematics
- Applied Mathematics
- Statistical Sciences
- Data Science
These qualifications are relevant to analytical work across risk, investments, insurance, modelling and data-driven decision-making.
Which technology graduates can apply?
The programme also accepts graduates in:
- Information Systems
- Computer Science
- Computer Engineering
These fields can support digital systems, software, data and technology functions within financial services.
Can engineering graduates apply?
Yes. Relevant engineering fields include:
- Chemical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronic Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
This broad eligibility gives technically trained graduates an opportunity to apply analytical and problem-solving skills in a financial services environment.
Can law graduates apply?
Yes. Law is also included among the accepted fields of study.
This can be relevant to areas such as compliance, regulation, contracts, governance and other legal functions within financial services.
What qualification level do you need?
Applicants must have completed a:
- Degree
- Honours degree
- Master’s degree
- PhD
The qualification must be in one of the accepted fields.
What type of candidate is PSG looking for?
The programme is suited to graduates who are:
- Ambitious
- Driven
- Willing to learn
- Interested in developing technical skills
- Interested in professional development
- Ready to gain practical workplace exposure
- Interested in financial services, technology, engineering or related fields
A willingness to learn and adapt is important because the programme combines formal development with real workplace responsibilities.
What experience can the programme build?
Depending on your placement, the programme can support development in areas such as:
- Financial services
- Investments
- Insurance
- Risk management
- Financial planning
- Actuarial work
- Data analysis
- Technology
- Quantitative analysis
- Professional communication
- Business problem-solving
The exact experience will depend on the team and function where you are placed.
What documents do you need?
Applicants should prepare:
- South African ID
- Comprehensive CV
- Complete and updated academic record
A certified copy of the ID is preferable.
Make sure your CV and academic record are current before submitting.
What are the programme details?
Employer: PSG Financial Services
Programme: Graduate Programme 2027
Location: South Africa
Duration: 12 months
Employment type: Fixed-term graduate contract
Closing date: 30 November 2026
How do you apply?
Applications must be submitted online through the PSG Financial Services recruitment platform.
Apply for the PSG Graduate Programme 2027
Before submitting, check that your academic record, CV and personal information are complete and up to date.
When do applications close?
Applications close on 30 November 2026.
Submit before the deadline to avoid missing the opportunity.
