A belief in the moral benefit and importance of work and its inherentability to strengthen character.
Appreciating and leveraging the capabilities, insights, and ideas of all individuals; working effectively with individuals of diverse style, ability, and motivation.
Effectively managing one’s time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently.
Actively participating as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of goals.
Staying with a position or plan of action until the desired objective is obtained or is no longer reasonably attainable.
The ability to find solutions to difficult or complex issues.
Displaying behaviour that involves acting in advance of a future situation, rather than just reacting.
The ability to lead, motivate, inspire, and encourage people.
Taking prompt action to accomplish objectives; taking action to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive.
Identifying and understanding issues, problems, and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints and probable consequences.
Actively identifying new areas for learning; regularly creating and taking advantage of learning opportunities; using newly gained knowledge and skill on the job and learning through their application.
Identifying and understanding issues, problems, and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints and probable consequences.
The following skills/tools are beneficial, but not necessary to qualify for the
opportunity.
and
must
have a qualification in the discipline of
Accounting and Auditing
or Actuarial Science
or Aeronautical Engineering
or Business and Management Studies
or Chemical Engineering
or Chemistry
or Civil Engineering
or Computer Science
or Economics
or Electrical and Electronic Engineering
or Finance
or General Management
or Geography and Environmental Sciences
or Industrial Engineering
or Information Systems
or Information Technology
or Manufacturing Engineering
or Mathematics
or Mechanical Engineering
or Mining Engineering
or Physics
or Statistics
or Quantity Surveying
and
must complete their qualification
on or before
30 March 2024
and
must have
at least a Honours Degree or
equivalent qualification
The ideal candidate
must have an aggregate of
at least
65 %
The ideal candidate
have nationality in ZA
Required to be eligible to apply for this opportunity.
Get a broad set of skills by rotating across different Markets Trading and Sales desks throughout the 18-month programme. Based on your preference and business needs you could rotate across a selection of these areas within Global Markets: Fixed Income, Equities, Foreign Exchange, Structuring, Credit, QA, and Prime. You have the opportunity to get exposure to the growing African market in which we operate.
Who we look for
You are wanting to work in a dynamic environment that will give you exposure to a network of professionals who will help guide and enable your career progression. You want to be part of a structured development programme that will connect you to graduates from across the continent giving you the skills to be self-empowered and cross-culturally competent. You will master the art of a design mindset whilst applying novel and adaptive thinking that will prepare you for the future world of work.
The opportunity will provide:
• A 10-month leadership development journey which focusses on; personal leadership, personal branding, design thinking methodology, digital agility innovation and disruption, team effectiveness, strategic and analytical problem solving
• Exposure to one of Absa’s Africa regional offices.
• Absa Force For Good (CSI) initiatives
• First hand coaching from line leaders, business mentors and peer coaching from the cohort members and GenA Alumni to guide you and enable your career progression throughout the programme
• Business and behavioural coaching from a well-established corporate educator
• Involvement in Action Learning Project that address real business opportunity and challenges
« Candidate must have less than 2 years full-time work experience »
Beneficial Skills
Behavioral Competencies
Analytical Thinking
Continuous Learning
Decision Making
Initiative
Motivating Others
Proactivity & Self-Motivation
Problem Solving
Resilience / Tenacity
Teamwork
Time Management/Priority Setting
Valuing Cultural Diversity
Work ethic
Technical Competencies
Cognitive flexibility
Financial Analysis
Investment analysis
Client service/communications
Strong communication skills
Market Research & Analysis
Commercially savvy
Business Plan Preparation and Evaluation
Data analysis
Be able to work within a high pressure environment
