Guardrisk is a South African financial services company specializing in risk financing solutions, particularly known as a market leader in cell captive insurance. A cell captive is an arrangement that allows a company to own its own insurance product within a licensed insurer, which can be a valuable risk management tool. Guardrisk operates as a subsidiary of the JSE-listed Momentum Group.

Are you a motivated, dynamic, and self-driven graduate ready to launch your career in the financial services and insurance sector? Guardrisk, an industry-leading insurer, is offering an exciting 12-month internship programme designed to give unemployed graduates hands-on experience, professional exposure, and personal growth opportunities within the insurance and financial services environment.

Successful candidates will join the organisation on 1 March 2026, working with teams in departments such as underwriting, claims, risk management, and finance.

Programme Purpose

The internship aims to:

• Provide practical exposure and skills development in financial services and insurance operations.
• Offer insight into industry best practices, client service, and business processes.
• Develop understanding of insurance products, customer needs, and market trends.
• Prepare graduates for future employment by enhancing their professional competency and business acumen.

Minimum Requirements

To qualify, applicants must:

• Be South African citizens.
• Hold a completed tertiary qualification (Degree or National Diploma).
• Be currently unemployed.
• Have not participated in any previous internship programme.

Key Responsibilities

• Foster and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Uphold exceptional client service standards and manage queries effectively.
• Support various operational functions across departments.
• Contribute to service improvement, operational efficiency, and innovation initiatives.
• Assist with financial and administrative tasks within assigned teams.
• Collaborate with mentors and colleagues to build professional and technical competence.

Core Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to adapt to change and manage ambiguity.
• Team-oriented and collaborative mindset.
• High ethical standards, integrity, and professionalism.
• Detail-oriented with strong adherence to processes and compliance.