Gqeberha/Port Elizabeth Graduate - 2027 Marsh Graduate Programme

Location: Port Elizabeth - Cape, South Africa

Company:Marsh

Description

At Marsh, we believe in investing in future talent. Our Graduate Programme offers recent graduates the opportunity to build a strong professional foundation, gain meaningful experience, and begin their careers with a global leader in risk and insurance.

If you are ready to learn, grow, and contribute in a dynamic and supportive environment, we encourage you to apply.

Locations: Port Elizabeth

Programme Duration: 18-month fixed-term contract

Start Date: 1 February 2027

About Marsh

Marsh is a global leader in insurance broking and risk management. We work with clients to help them better understand, manage, and navigate risk while supporting long-term resilience and growth.

As part of Marsh, you will join a business that values collaboration, inclusion, professional development, and the unique contribution of every colleague.

About the Graduate Programme

The Marsh Graduate Programme is designed to give you practical exposure, structured development, and the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals in a fast-paced and evolving industry.

During the programme, you will

Gain hands-on experience through meaningful work and real projects

Learn from experienced colleagues and industry leaders

Build professional, technical, and interpersonal skills

Receive mentorship and ongoing development support

Grow your professional network

Contribute in a collaborative and inclusive working environment

This programme is ideal for graduates who are eager to develop their capabilities, take on responsibility, and begin building a long-term career.

Eligibility Criteria

To be considered, applicants must

Be a South African citizen

Have completed their qualification by the end of 2026 or earlier

Hold a degree in one of the following fields, or a related field: Insurance and Risk Management, Economics, Finance

Have working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Be based in Gqeberha/Port Elizabeth

Be available to start on 1 February 2027

Not be enrolled in further studies during the programme

Application Requirements

Please submit the following documents as part of your application:

Updated CV

Copy of your ID

Matric certificate

Academic record / transcripts

Degree certificate, if available

Please note that applications with incomplete supporting documents will not be considered.

Marsh (NYSE: MRSH) is a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit marsh.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh is committed to providing an inclusive work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best, most qualified people and embrace diversity of age, background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are also committed to providing reasonable support to any candidate with a disability to allow them to fully participate in the recruitment process. We welcome candidates to contact us at [email protected] to discuss any specific needs.

Marsh is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.