Alexander Forbes 2018 Internship Opportunity for Students

By | January 26, 2022

Alexander Forbes is looking for all who are young, gifted and ready to take on our financial and insurance industry. Get your career off to a good start with a 12-month Internship programme at one of South Africa’s leading financial services provider.



Location on job: Cape Town, Sandton, Durban
Qualifications Alexander Forbes focuses on include but are not limited to the following:

  • Accounting / Tax / Finance
  • Business Administration
  • Internal Audit
  • Mathematical Statistics
  • Human Resource Development / Management
  • Law

Key Responsibilities



  • Be willing to commit for 12 months
  • Be available to perform duties in terms of the internship agreement
  • Participate in all learning and work experience required by the internship programme
  • Undertake all learning conscientiously

Technical Competencies

  • Computer literate (outlook, excel (basic to advance) and word (basic))
  • Excellent oral & written communication skills
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Ability to manage change

Behavioural Competencies



  • Client Service Orientation
  • Ability to manage expectations
  • Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, management & clients
  • Ability to work in and as part of a team
  • Self awareness
  • Professional, honest and accountable
  • Disciplined in being able to follow documented procedures and processes
  • Responsible & accountable
  • Accuracy and Attention to detail
  • Deadline driven
  • Confidentiality
  • Stress Management
  • No criminal record or negative credit record
  • Not currently enrolled in any formal full time studies

One-year Internship Process Involves

  • Application of theory at the workplace

Formal Qualifications

  • National recognised financial related diploma or degree;
  • Certified copies of the relevant qualifications or academic / statements of results including matric
  • Applicants must be between 18 and 30 years old

How To Apply



Use the links provided to apply for the 2018 internship programme. It is advisable to apply early since the selection process will be very transparent without delay
Apply Online for the Alexander Forbe internship