The Public Investment Corporation (PIC) invites high-performing and motivated South African graduates to apply for the 2027 Graduate Development Programme.
Graduate Programme Application Closing Date: 30 November 2026
Graduate Programme Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
Programme: Graduate Development Programme 2027
About the PIC Graduate Development Programme
The Public Investment Corporation Graduate Development Programme is a structured workplace development initiative designed to help high-potential graduates transition 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.
- Exposure to different PIC business functions.
- Professional development.
- Technical skills development.
- Exposure to governance, risk and responsible investment practices.
Participants will gain insight into the broader investment management value chain and how the PIC manages client assets and contributes to South Africa’s economic growth and development.
Available Graduate Programme Opportunities
The following areas of specialisation are available:
Research and Innovation
Division: Research and Innovation
Department: Research and Innovation
Qualifications Required:
- Honours Degree in Economics.
- Honours Degree in Investments.
- Honours Degree in Finance.
- Honours Degree in Business Sciences.
AI Centre of Excellence
Division: AI Centre of Excellence
Department: AI Centre of Excellence
Minimum Qualification: NQF Level 7
Relevant qualifications include:
- Computer Science
- Software Engineering
- Statistics
- Mathematics
- Data Science
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronic Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Other Engineering disciplines
- Other quantitative fields with demonstrable programming coursework
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must:
- Submit a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae.
- Submit a certified copy of South African ID.
- Be studying towards or hold a minimum NQF Level 7 qualification from an accredited institution of higher learning.
- Have achieved a minimum overall academic average of 60% in their completed qualification.
- Submit certified copies of qualifications or latest academic results.
- Submit an official academic transcript.
- Not have previously participated in a similar graduate programme.
- Have a strong interest in financial services.
- Have an interest in asset and investment management.
- Have a strong academic record.
- Have excellent communication skills.
- Have good interpersonal skills.
Programme Focus
Successful graduates will develop knowledge and experience in areas such as:
- Asset management.
- Investment management.
- Financial services.
- Research and innovation.
- Artificial intelligence.
- Data analysis.
- Programming.
- Governance.
- Risk management.
- Responsible investment.
- Commercial awareness.
- Professional workplace practices.
Documents Required
Applicants must submit certified copies of:
- Curriculum Vitae.
- South African Identity Document.
- Qualification certificate or latest academic record.
Applicants should also ensure that their official academic transcript is available.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted by email to:
Email: picgraduate@pic.gov.za
Click here to apply for Public Investment Corporation Graduate Development Programme 2027
Applicants should ensure that all required supporting documents are attached before submitting their application.
Important Application Information
Applicants should note that:
- Incomplete applications will not be considered.
- Only successful applicants will be notified by email.
- Applicants must meet the minimum 60% academic average requirement.
- Previous participation in a similar graduate programme may disqualify an applicant.
- Applicants should demonstrate a strong interest in asset and investment management.
- Personal information submitted will be processed in line with the PIC Privacy Policy and applicable legislation.
Closing Date
30 November 2026
Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications before the closing date.