Public Investment Corporation (PIC): Internships 2026 / 2027
- Closing date: September 30, 2026
The Public Investment Corporation (PIC) invites high-performing, motivated graduates to apply for its Graduate Development Programme, a structured pathway designed to develop the next generation of investment professionals. Through targeted learning and practical workplace exposure, participants will acquire the technical knowledge, professional capabilities and industry experience required to contribute effectively to the asset management sector and support South Africa’s economic growth and development objectives.
The PIC Graduate Development Programme (GDP) is a structured workplace development initiative that supports the transition of high-potential graduates from academic study into professional careers within the asset and investment management sector. The programme combines targeted learning interventions, practical on-the-job experience, mentorship and exposure to relevant business functions across the PIC.
Minimum Requirements
- Completed or studying towards a minimum NQF7 qualification from an Accredited Institution of Higher Learning
- No prior participation in a similar graduate programme.
- A strong desire to work in financial services (Asset and Investment management)
- Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Available Internships
The following Internship Opportunities are open for Applications:
Corporate Finance
Bachelor’s Degree in:
- Financial Accounting/Auditing.
Advantageous knowledge in Taxation, Cost Accounting, Valuations and Financial Modelling.
Procurement
- Any commerce related qualification with generic interest in finance
Company secretariat
- Commerce (Economics) or Law
Regulatory Compliance
- Bachelor of Commerce or LLB.
Investment Legal
- LLB/ Bachelor of Commerce in Law
Corporate Legal
- LLB/ Bachelor of Commerce in Law
Corporate Services (Records Management)
Bachelor’s Degree in:
- Information Science,
- Records and Archives Management,
- Information Management,
- Knowledge Management,
- Library and Information Science,
- Information Systems,
- Data and Information Governance,
- or Digital Information Management
Properties
Must have any of the following:
- BSc Quantity Surveying ,
- BSc Project Management,
- BSc Property Studies,
- BEng Civil/ Structural/ Industrial,
- BCom Property Valuation.
- Bcom Economics/Finance/Corporate Finance/Accounting/Investment Management,
- Business Science,
- Construction Management
Internal Audit
Bachelor’s Degree in:
- Information Technology (for IT Auditors)
- Financial Information System
- Accounting
- Investment Management
- Risk Management.
Ethics Office
Bachelor’s Degree in:
- Commerce,
- Compliance,
- Risk Management,
- Law
- or equivalent
Investment Risk (Credit Risk)
Bachelor’s Degree in:
- Risk Management,
- Bcom,
- Finance ,
- Accounting
Enterprise Risk
Bachelor’s Degree in:
- Risk Management,
- Bcom,
- Finance ,
- Accounting
Enterprise Risk
- Degree in Human Resources Management
PMV & Investment Operations properties
Bachelor’s Degree in: IT/ Business Analyst with and understanding of Finance
PMV Isibaya
- Bachelor’s Degree in: IT/ Business Analyst with and understanding of Finance
Listed Equities
- Bachelor’s Degree in: Finance / Investment / Accounting / Economics
Unlisted Investment
- Bachelor’s Degree in: Finance / Investment / Accounting
Fixed Income
- Bachelor in: Finance / Investment / Economics / Statistics / Actual Sciences / Mathematics
How to Apply
Required Documents
- Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Certified copy of South African Identity Document
- Certified copies of qualifications and/or latest academic results
- Official academic transcript
- Proven record of academic excellence.
Have achieved a minimum overall academic average of 60% in their completed qualification.
Submit your application at: picgraduate@pic.gov.za
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