PPS Graduate Intern: Financial Advisor – A No-Experience Route Into Financial Planning
PPS wants 2026 graduates in business, finance, economics or law to train as financial advisors. Here is who qualifies, who is excluded and how the video interview works.
The opportunity
PPS has opened its Graduate Intern: Financial Advisor programme (reference PPS260914-1). Placements are in Johannesburg and outlying areas of Durban, Gqeberha and Cape Town. No previous work experience is required.
Applications close on 15 December 2026. The advert does not state a salary.
Who qualifies
According to the official advert you need:
- Matric
- An NQF 7 qualification (for example a bachelor's degree or advanced diploma) in Business, Finance, Economics, Law or a similar field, held or completed during 2026
- South African citizenship
- To be younger than 34
A Financial Planning honours degree or postgraduate diploma is preferred, but not required.
If your qualification is from outside South Africa, you need a SAQA evaluation.
Who is excluded
You cannot apply if you have already taken part in an insurance-industry or INSETA internship or graduate programme. Check this honestly before you start the application.
The video interview step
PPS asks applicants to complete a video interview through a link in the official advert. Treat it like a real interview:
- Find a quiet room with good light and a plain background.
- Test your camera, microphone and data first.
- Dress as you would for an office interview.
- Prepare short answers on why you chose finance, why financial advice interests you and how you deal with people.
- Look at the camera, not the screen, when you speak.
What makes a strong application
- Lead with your qualification. Put your degree, major subjects and completion year at the top of your CV.
- Show people skills. Financial advisors build trust. Tutoring, student leadership, sales or part-time customer service all count.
- Mention numbers. Practical work with budgets, spreadsheets or a student society's finances shows you are comfortable with money matters.
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Scam warning
PPS recruitment runs through its official e-recruitment site. Never pay anyone for a "guaranteed" internship place.
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