Reports to: Head: Underwriting Unit
Division: Operations
Type of Appointment: 2 year fixed term contract
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME
The overarching objective of the graduate program is to transition graduates from a higher learning institution to a work environment. We aim to help graduates become well-rounded young professionals with great prospects and a positive future.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
- As a graduate within the Underwriting Unit, you will:
- Process new applications
- Assist in reviewing application forms and supporting documents for completeness
- Assist in updating project status reports
- Prepare data analytics and assessments thereof
- Assist in reviewing file checklist and filing of record
- Assist in analyzing financial statements, cash flow projections, for project sponsors and exporters
- Assist in conducting project viability assessment (technical feasibility, economic viability and creditworthiness of projects)
- Assist in compiling project appraisal reports
- Assist in conducting research on structured finance and market developments
WHAT WE EXPECT FROM YOU
- Bcom Degree Finance – Accounting / Finance / Economics / Business Administration insurance
- Data Analytics
- PowerPoint, Microsoft 365No previous working experience
- Applicant should be unemployed South African citizens and have not benefited from any internship previously and preferably from the formerly disadvantaged groups
- ECIC welcomes applications from persons with disabilities (Must provide a medical certificate confirming nature of the disability).
QUALITIES WE LOOK FOR
- Analytical skills;
- Excellent communication skills;
- Problem solving skills;
- Solution driven
- Willingness and eagerness to learn, implement learnings, assist with projects and administration
- Able to work under pressure;
- Must be able to use own initiative;
- Must be able to prioritize own tasks effectively;
- Must be able to provide innovative solutions when presented with applicable problem areas;
- Ability to work within and contribute to a team environment;
- Available to work more than ordinary business hours.
APPLICATIONS
Closing Date: Friday, 27 November 2026
NOTE: It is ECIC’s intention to promote equity through the filling of posts, according to the set Employment Equity targets.
Data Protection
Personal information collected and processed for purposes of recruitment will be protected from unauthorised access and improper use or disclosure.
Declaration and Informed Consent
By submitting your application for the advertised role, you give ECIC permission to process your personal information and you acknowledge that you understand the purpose for which it is required and for which it will be used. Furthermore, you declare that all personal information supplied to the ECIC for the purposes of recruitment is accurate, up to date, not misleading and that it is complete in all respects.