Company: PPS
Location: Various locations across South Africa
Job Type: Internship (24 months)
Closing Date: 30 September 2025
Job Summary
PPS is offering a Graduate Internship for Financial Advisors designed to develop young professionals into accredited PPS representatives. The internship focuses on providing professional financial advice to clients, building a client base, and implementing PPS financial solutions. Successful completion can lead to a career as a commission-earning financial advisor serving postgraduate and professional markets.
Key Responsibilities
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Generate leads and identify prospective clients
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Conduct cold calls and virtual or in-person client meetings
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Build a professional network within the graduate professional market
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Prepare and present proposals and financial solutions to clients
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Onboard new clients and provide after-sales care
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Provide suitable financial advice tailored to client needs
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Organize small worksite marketing events and presentations
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Develop and maintain a personal book of clients
Requirements
Education:
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Matric (Grade 12)
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NQF level 7 qualification completed or in final year by end of 2025 (Bachelor’s degree, BTech, or Advanced Diploma)
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Postgraduate Diploma/Honours in Financial Planning or Financial Planning Law preferred
Experience:
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None required – entry-level graduate position
Skills & Competencies:
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Cold calling and closing techniques
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Relationship building and networking
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Strong verbal, written, and presentation communication skills
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Negotiation and target-driven mindset
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Organizational skills and attention to detail
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Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
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Self-motivated, disciplined, and resilient
Additional Requirements:
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Only South African citizens under 34 years of age
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Foreign qualifications require SAQA Certificate of Evaluation (SCoE)
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Applicants who have previously participated in an insurance industry internship/graduate programme are not eligible
This internship is ideal for final-year graduates or recent graduates who are motivated to start a career in financial advisory, build a client base, and develop long-term expertise in financial planning and insurance solutions.
