FAIS Ombud: LLB Graduate Programme 2023 / 2024

The FAIS Ombud seeks to appoint Graduate Trainees as part of the Graduate Recruitment Programme.  This is a structured programme specifically designed to produce a pipeline of competent trainee entrants to the labour market. The duration of the programme is twelve (12) months.

Roll out of the Programme:  Recommended candidates will be given an opportunity to learn under a dedicated mentor. Graduates will be assigned to various Departments, based on their qualifications and aspirations, and exposed to various competency-based training during the duration of the twelve-month programme.

Benefits of Programme:

• Exposure to working in a target driven environment on complaints received by the public against financial service providers and to move same towards a resolution in a procedurally fair, informal, economical and expeditious manner.
• Working in a team of experienced lawyers, financial planner(s), Investigators and negotiators.
• Training on the financial planning process, insurance, investments, retirement planning, financial services legislation and drafting.

Requirements:

• LLB / Law degree.
• South African citizen with a valid South African Identity document.
• Passion for public service and an interest/desire to work in the Financial Sector.
• Strong academic background and good drafting skills.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment, willing to learn and work extra hours.
• Energetic, self-driven and deadline driven.
• Must be computer literate.
• PLT (Practical Legal Training) will be an advantage.