PUBLIC INVESTMENT CORPORATION (PIC) VACANCIES

 
2024 GRADUATE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME 
 
Discover Your Path to Success in Asset Management 
 
Applications open: 19 December 2023 – 05 January 2024 
 
Are you a recent graduate with a burning passion for Asset Management? The Public Investment Corporation (PIC) invites young, dynamic individuals like yourself to embark on an exciting journey towards becoming investment professionals capable of making a significant impact on the asset management industry. 
 
About the Programme: 
The PIC Graduate Development Programme (GDP) is designed to empower recent graduates with comprehensive knowledge, skills, and real-world exposure in asset and investment management, with a specific focus on the pivotal role that the PIC plays in the economy. This structured programme aims to cultivate a pipeline of capable investment professionals, ultimately transforming the landscape of the asset management sector. 
 

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Area of specialisation and qualifications:
 
DIVISION – QUALIFICATION
 

• Finance - Bachelor’s Degree in Financial Accounting/Auditing.
  •Advantageous knowledge in Taxation, Cost Accounting, Valuations and Financial Modelling.

 

• SAICA CA Trainees - CTA (Honours)

 

• Company Secretariat - Bachelor of Commerce

 

• Legal Counsel Governance and Compliance (Corporate) - LLB
• Corporate Affairs - Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design.

 

• Research and Projects - Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture / Agricultural Economics.

 

• Data Technologist/Scientist - Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science/Data Science/ Management Information Systems/ Statistics/Analytics.

 

• Enterprise Architecture - Bachelor of Science in Computer Science /Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology.
  • Possession of ITIL and COBIT certification, ArchiMate modelling language will be advantageous.

 

• Information Security - Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science /Information Technology.
  • Certification in CompTIA Security would be advantageous.

 

• Platform Reliability Engineering - Bachelor of Technology/Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology.
  • Certification in ITIL, MCITP, Microsoft Office 365/ M365, and Microsoft Certification would be advantageous.

 

• Software Engineering - Bachelor of Science in Computer Science.
  • Software Development (Programming, object-oriented design, software testing and debugging).

 

• Governance Risk and Compliance and Digital Experience - Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or related fields.

 
 
Qualifying Criteria: 
▪ Applicants must be South African Citizens not older than 25 years. 
▪ Obtained a 60% pass in each module and an overall average of the most recent results. 
▪ Have no work experience in the field of study and have not participated in any graduate/leadership programme. 
▪ A strong desire to work in financial services (asset and investment management). 
▪ Proven record of academic excellence. 
▪ Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 
 
Vacation Work: 
Only candidates who have been shortlisted among the graduate applicants will be automatically considered for the vacation work opportunity and subsequently, they will be further evaluated for potential inclusion in the PIC Graduate Development Programme for the year 2024. 
 
 

​How To Apply: 
Please click here to access the 2024 Graduate Development Programme application form and the completed form can be emailed to picgraduate@pic.gov.za. 
 
Applicants will be required to upload certified copies of the following supporting documentation on the PIC online platform: 
▪ Curriculum Vitae; 
▪ Identity Document; and 
▪ Qualification/Latest Academic Record. 
 
Only successful applicants will be notified via email. 3 2024 Graduate Development Programme 
 
Note:

• For any technical issues encountered while accessing the 2024 Graduate Development Programme application form, please kindly address them to the following email address: picgraduate@pic.gov.za. 
• Incomplete applications will not be considered. 

 
Closing Date: 05 January 2024 
 
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