South African graduates looking for an opportunity to begin their careers in the corporate, insurance and risk-management environment can apply for the Marsh Graduate Programme 2027.
Marsh is recruiting recent graduates for an 18-month fixed-term Graduate Programme that will start on 1 February 2027.
Opportunities are available in Sandton, Pretoria, Cape Town, Stellenbosch and Durban, making this a multi-city graduate recruitment programme.
The programme is open to graduates from several academic backgrounds, including Insurance and Risk Management, Engineering, Law, Economics, Finance, Project Management and Data/Technology-related fields.
Rather than being limited to one narrow occupational stream, the programme is designed to give graduates practical workplace exposure, structured professional development, mentorship and experience working alongside professionals within the risk and insurance industry.
Graduates who are unsure where their qualification can lead can use the Edupstairs Career & Qualification Explorer to investigate South African careers, OFO occupations, NQF levels and SAQA qualifications.
Quick Overview: Marsh Graduate Programme 2027
| Programme Detail | Information |
| Company | Marsh |
| Programme | Marsh Graduate Programme 2027 |
| Opportunity Type | Graduate Programme |
| Contract | 18-month fixed-term contract |
| Start Date | 1 February 2027 |
| Locations | Sandton, Pretoria, Cape Town, Stellenbosch and Durban |
| Country | South Africa |
| Citizenship | South African citizens |
| Qualification Deadline | Qualification must be completed by the end of 2026 or earlier |
| Fields | Insurance & Risk Management, Engineering, Law, Economics, Finance, Project Management, Data/Technology and related fields |
| Work Arrangement | Hybrid |
| Application Method | Online through the official Marsh careers platform |
| Reference | R_364974 |
About Marsh
Marsh operates internationally in areas connected to risk, insurance, reinsurance, capital, people, investments and management consulting.
For graduates, this means the programme sits within an environment where careers can extend across areas such as insurance, risk analysis, client advisory, finance, technology, data, engineering risk and other professional services.
Marsh states that it operates across 130 countries and has more than 95,000 colleagues.
This makes the programme worth investigating not only for graduates who studied Insurance or Risk Management, but also for graduates whose technical, analytical or professional qualifications can be applied within the wider risk and insurance environment.
What Is the Marsh Graduate Programme 2027?
The Marsh Graduate Programme is designed to help recent graduates build a professional foundation while gaining practical workplace experience.
Successful candidates will join an 18-month fixed-term programme and work alongside experienced professionals.
According to the programme information, graduates will have opportunities to:
- gain hands-on experience through meaningful work and real projects;
- learn from experienced colleagues and industry leaders;
- develop professional, technical and interpersonal skills;
- receive mentorship and ongoing development support;
- expand their professional networks; and
- work within a collaborative professional environment.
This is important for graduates who have completed the academic component of their career journey but still need the workplace exposure that can help them transition into professional employment.
Who Can Apply for the Marsh Graduate Programme 2027?
Applicants must meet the eligibility criteria specified by Marsh.
To be considered, candidates must:
- be South African citizens;
- have completed their qualification by the end of 2026 or earlier;
- hold a relevant degree or related qualification;
- have working knowledge of Microsoft Office;
- live near the relevant opportunity location or be willing to relocate;
- be available to start the programme on 1 February 2027; and
- not be enrolled in further studies while participating in the programme.
Applicants should pay particular attention to the final requirement.
If you intend to register for further studies during 2027, do not assume that you can combine those studies with this programme. The advertised eligibility criteria specifically state that candidates should not be enrolled in further studies during the graduate programme.
Qualifications and Fields of Study
Marsh identifies several academic fields for the 2027 intake.
Insurance and Risk Management
Graduates with qualifications in Insurance, Risk Management or related disciplines are directly aligned with Marsh’s core industry.
Applicants interested in building longer-term careers in this sector should also investigate the INSETA Graduate Internship Programme guide on the Edupstairs SETA Platform.
INSETA is particularly relevant to careers and skills development connected to insurance, reinsurance, risk management, claims, underwriting, financial advice, investments and related financial-services activities.
Bachelor of Engineering – All Specialisations
Marsh also accepts graduates with a Bachelor of Engineering across all specialisations.
This makes the programme particularly interesting because engineering graduates do not have to limit their searches exclusively to traditional engineering employers.
Risk and insurance organisations can require technical knowledge to understand complex infrastructure, industrial, operational and engineering risks.
Engineering graduates can use the Career & Qualification Explorer to investigate occupations and qualifications connected to their particular engineering discipline.
Law / LLB
Graduates with an LLB or related Law qualification are also among the targeted applicants.
Law graduates should investigate the broader range of careers connected to their qualification rather than assuming that an LLB can only lead to conventional legal practice.
Risk, compliance, contracts, governance, regulation and corporate advisory environments can also require legal knowledge.
Economics
Graduates who studied Economics can apply.
Economics develops analytical competencies that can be relevant across financial services, research, markets, business analysis and risk-related environments.
Finance
Finance graduates are another important target group for the programme.
Those interested in finance, insurance, investment and related financial-services careers should additionally explore INSETA through the Edupstairs SETA Platform.
Project Management
Graduates with relevant Project Management qualifications are also included.
Project-management skills are transferable across industries because organisations need professionals who can coordinate people, resources, schedules, risks, deliverables and organisational objectives.
Data and Technology-Related Qualifications
Marsh also welcomes graduates from Data and Technology-related disciplines.
Depending on the exact qualification, this could create possibilities for graduates interested in technology, analytics and digitally enabled risk environments.
Technology graduates should also investigate MICT SETA-related opportunities through the Edupstairs SETA Platform.
Explore Your Career Before Applying
One of the mistakes graduates sometimes make is searching only by the exact title of their qualification.
A qualification can potentially connect to several occupations.
For example, someone with an Economics, Engineering, Finance, Law or Data qualification may find opportunities outside the industry they originally expected to enter.
Use the Edupstairs Career & Qualification Explorer to research your options.
The Explorer currently brings together 1,511 OFO careers, more than 22,000 SAQA qualification records and thousands of career-to-qualification connections.
Search using either your qualification or the career you want to pursue.
University Students Planning for Similar Graduate Programmes
The Marsh programme specifically requires applicants to have completed their qualification by the end of 2026 or earlier.
Students who are still choosing a university programme for 2027 can instead use the Edupstairs University Explorer to research South African university programmes, admission requirements and application information.
A useful planning sequence is:
Career → Qualification → University → Graduate Programme → Workplace Experience → Professional Career
For example, a Grade 12 learner interested in eventually entering risk management, finance, engineering, law, economics or technology can first identify the career they want, investigate appropriate qualifications and then compare universities offering relevant programmes.
What About TVET College Students?
The advertised Marsh Graduate Programme focuses on degree-level fields, so TVET students should not assume that an N6 qualification automatically satisfies the requirements for this particular opportunity.
However, TVET students looking for workplace opportunities should use the Edupstairs TVET College Explorer.
The Explorer covers all 50 public TVET Colleges in South Africa and allows prospective students and graduates to investigate programmes, campuses, requirements and other study information.
TVET students requiring workplace experience should also investigate WIL, internships, learnerships and other workplace-development pathways through the SETA system.
Explore Graduate Programmes Through the SETA Platform
Graduates should not rely on employer graduate programmes alone.
South Africa’s 21 Sector Education and Training Authorities support different forms of workplace and skills development.
The Edupstairs SETA Platform brings together all 21 SETAs and more than 1,000 programme records, covering pathways such as:
- internships;
- graduate programmes;
- Work Integrated Learning;
- learnerships;
- apprenticeships;
- bursaries;
- skills programmes; and
- occupational qualifications.
For this particular opportunity, graduates interested in insurance and risk should pay special attention to INSETA internship pathways.
You can also browse the Graduate Programmes section of the Edupstairs SETA Platform to investigate additional structured graduate-development pathways.
Remember that a programme appearing in the SETA catalogue does not automatically mean that applications are currently open. Applicants must still identify an active employer or SETA-funded intake and verify its current application requirements.
Documents Required for the Marsh Graduate Programme
Applicants should prepare the following documents:
- an updated CV;
- a copy of their South African ID;
- their Matric certificate;
- their academic record/transcripts; and
- their degree certificate, if available.
Marsh states that applications with incomplete supporting documents will not be considered.
This is therefore one application where uploading the CV alone is not enough.
Before submitting, check every uploaded file and confirm that it is readable.
How to Apply for the Marsh Graduate Programme 2027
Applications are completed online through the official Marsh careers platform.
Apply for the Marsh Graduate Programme 2027 – Reference R_364974
Before submitting your application:
- Read the official vacancy carefully.
- Confirm that your qualification falls within an accepted field or a genuinely related discipline.
- Update your CV.
- Prepare your ID and Matric certificate.
- Download your latest academic transcript.
- Include your degree certificate if it is already available.
- Confirm that you can start on 1 February 2027.
- Check that you are willing and able to work in or relocate to the relevant location.
- Upload every required document.
- Review the entire application before submitting.
Applicants should use only the official recruitment channel.
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Need Help?
Edupstairs Advice
Do not look at the Marsh Graduate Programme as simply another vacancy to which you can send a generic CV.
Look at the type of organisation you are applying to.
If you studied Finance, Economics, Law, Engineering, Risk Management, Insurance, Project Management, Data or Technology, think about how your academic background can contribute to an organisation focused on understanding and managing risk.
Your CV should accurately highlight relevant university projects, modules, research, technical competencies, software skills, leadership experience and other evidence of your capabilities.
Most importantly, do not stop with one application.
Use the Career & Qualification Explorer to understand where your qualification can take you.
Use the University Explorer if you are researching further or future university study.
Use the TVET College Explorer to investigate vocational and technical study pathways.
And use the SETA Platform to explore internships, graduate programmes, WIL, learnerships, apprenticeships, bursaries and other workplace-development opportunities across South Africa’s 21 SETAs.
A graduate programme should not be treated as the end of your career planning.
It should be treated as the bridge between your qualification and the professional career you are trying to build.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the Marsh Graduate Programme 2027?
It is an 18-month fixed-term graduate development programme designed to provide qualifying graduates with workplace exposure, professional development, mentorship and practical experience.
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When does the programme start?
The programme starts on 1 February 2027.
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How long is the programme?
It runs for 18 months.
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Where are the opportunities located?
The advertised locations are Sandton, Pretoria, Cape Town, Stellenbosch and Durban.
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Who can apply?
South African citizens who have completed an eligible qualification by the end of 2026 or earlier and meet the remaining programme requirements can apply.
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Which qualifications are accepted?
The advert identifies degrees in Insurance and Risk Management, Engineering, Law/LLB, Economics, Finance, Project Management and Data/Technology-related fields, as well as related qualifications.
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Can Engineering graduates apply?
Yes. Bachelor of Engineering graduates across all specialisations are specifically included.
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Can LLB graduates apply?
Yes. Law/LLB is specifically listed.
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Can Finance graduates apply?
Yes.
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Can IT and Data graduates apply?
Yes. Data and Technology-related qualifications are included among the targeted study areas.
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Can I still be studying in 2027?
The advertised requirements state that participants must not be enrolled in further studies during the programme.
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Is previous work experience required?
The programme is aimed at recent graduates. The advertised eligibility criteria do not state previous professional work experience as a general requirement.
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What documents should I prepare?
Prepare your updated CV, ID copy, Matric certificate, academic transcript and degree certificate if available.
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Can TVET N6 graduates apply?
Applicants should not assume that N6 satisfies the requirements for this specific programme because the advertised qualification criteria focus on relevant degrees. TVET graduates should investigate other workplace opportunities through the TVET College Explorer and SETA Platform.
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Where do I apply?
Use the official Marsh Graduate Programme 2027 application page.
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Disclaimer
This article is an Edupstairs Opportunity Explainer based primarily on the Marsh Graduate Programme 2027 recruitment information available through the official Marsh careers platform.
Applicants should verify the programme’s current status, eligibility criteria, locations, required documents and application instructions on the official Marsh recruitment page before submitting an application.
Edupstairs does not recruit candidates on behalf of Marsh, receive applications or guarantee interviews, selection or employment.
Never pay anyone who claims they can secure a place in the programme.
Editorial Integrity
Official programme information — including the 18-month duration, 1 February 2027 start date, locations, eligibility criteria, qualification fields and application-document requirements — is based on the Marsh Graduate Programme recruitment information.
Links to the Edupstairs Career & Qualification Explorer, University Explorer, TVET College Explorer, SETA Platform, INSETA resources and recently published opportunities are additional Edupstairs guidance intended to help applicants research broader career, education and workplace-development pathways.
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