Risk & Insurance Graduate Programme at Marsh McLennan

Marsh McLennan is inviting ambitious, forward-thinking graduates to apply for the prestigious Graduate Programme 2027 in South Africa. As a global leader in risk, strategy, and people solutions, Marsh McLennan offers successful candidates an exceptional pathway to build rewarding professional careers. This structured development programme is crafted to provide extensive practical exposure, foundational learning, and hands-on participation in live client projects across multiple corporate offices including Sandton, Pretoria, Cape Town, Stellenbosch, and Durban.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate actively in real-world risk management, insurance brokerage, data analysis, and advisory projects.

• Collaborate closely with experienced specialists, underwriters, and corporate consultants to deliver high-quality risk solutions.

• Analyze industry trends, client data, and financial portfolios to prepare accurate reports and actionable insights.

• Engage in continuous technical training, professional certifications, and soft-skills development sessions.

• Support daily operational workflows, administrative deliverables, and client-facing presentations.

• Maintain effective cross-functional communication and build long-term relationships across diverse teams.

Why Join the Company

• Gain direct access to world-class mentorship, continuous learning, and career development support.

• Work on meaningful client engagements in an innovative, collaborative, and inclusive global culture.

• Rapidly accelerate your professional trajectory through diverse exposure to risk advisory and financial services.

• Expand your industry network by connecting with senior executives and subject matter experts.

• Access global standard corporate tools, modern digital platforms, and comprehensive talent frameworks.

How to Apply

Please prepare your application along with certified supporting documentation, including your updated CV, copy of South African ID, Matric certificate, full academic transcripts, and degree certificates (if available).

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Salary is estimated based on market research.

• Must be a South African citizen.

• Must have completed a relevant qualification by the end of 2026 or earlier.

• Recognised degree in Insurance and Risk Management, Engineering (all specialisations), Law (LLB), Economics, Finance, Project Management, or Data / Technology-related disciplines.

• Proficiency and practical working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

• Residing near or willing to relocate to one of the opportunity locations (Sandton, Pretoria, Cape Town, Stellenbosch, or Durban).

• Must be available to start full-time on 1 February 2027.

• Must not be enrolled in full-time academic studies during the duration of the programme.

• Strong analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving, and interpersonal communication skills.