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: Sandton, Pretoria, Cape Town, Stellenbosch, Durban
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, Bachelor of Engineering (all specialisations), Law/LLB, Economics, Finance, Project Management and Data/Technology-related
Have working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Be based near or willing to relocate to the opportunity location
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 embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best 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.Skills Required
- South African citizenship
- Completed a qualification by the end of 2026 or earlier
- Degree in Insurance and Risk Management, Engineering, Law or LLB, Economics, Finance, Project Management, Data or Technology, or a related field
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Based near or willing to relocate to the opportunity location
- Available to start on 1 February 2027
- Not enrolled in further studies during the programme
- Updated CV, copy of ID, matric certificate, academic records or transcripts, and degree certificate if available
What We Do
Oliver Wyman is a global leader in management consulting. With offices in more than 70 cities across 30 countries, Oliver Wyman combines deep industry knowledge with specialized expertise in strategy, operations, risk management, and organization transformation. The firm has more than 7,000 professionals around the world who work with clients to optimize their business, improve their operations and risk profile, and accelerate their organizational performance to seize the most attractive opportunities. Oliver Wyman is a business of Marsh McLennan [NYSE: MMC].
