[Hiring] Graduate Trainee – Underwriting Unit @Export Credit Insurance Corporation of SA SOC Ltd

Role Description

The overarching objective of the graduate program is to transition graduates from a higher learning institution to a work environment. We aim to help graduates become well-rounded young professionals with great prospects and a positive future.

As a graduate within the Underwriting Unit, you will:

• Process new applications
• Assist in reviewing application forms and supporting documents for completeness
• Assist in updating project status reports
• Prepare data analytics and assessments thereof
• Assist in reviewing file checklist and filing of record
• Assist in analyzing financial statements, cash flow projections, for project sponsors and exporters
• Assist in conducting project viability assessment (technical feasibility, economic viability and creditworthiness of projects)
• Assist in compiling project appraisal reports
• Assist in conducting research on structured finance and market developments

Qualifications

• Bcom Degree in Finance – Accounting / Finance / Economics / Business Administration
• Data Analytics
• PowerPoint, Microsoft 365
• No previous working experience
• Must be a South African Citizen
• ECIC welcomes applications from persons with disabilities (Must provide a medical certificate confirming nature of the disability).

Requirements

• Analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Problem solving skills
• Solution driven
• Willingness and eagerness to learn, implement learnings, assist with projects and administration
• Able to work under pressure
• Must be able to use own initiative
• Must be able to prioritize own tasks effectively
• Must be able to provide innovative solutions when presented with applicable problem areas
• Ability to work within and contribute to a team environment
• Available to work more than ordinary business hours

Application Information

Closing Date: Friday, 27 November 2026

It is ECIC's intention to promote equity through the filling of posts, according to the set Employment Equity targets.

Personal information collected and processed for purposes of recruitment will be protected from unauthorized access and improper use or disclosure.

By submitting your application for the advertised role, you give ECIC permission to process your personal information and you acknowledge that you understand the purpose for which it is required and for which it will be used. Furthermore, you declare that all personal information supplied to the ECIC for the purposes of recruitment is accurate, up to date, not misleading and that it is complete in all respects.