Your Next Step: A 12‑Month Compliance Internship at Bidvest Insurance
If you’ve just finished high school or are studying law, business or risk management, and you want to start a real career in finance, Bidvest Insurance is offering a 12‑month Compliance Internship for 2026. The internship will let you work inside a South African insurance company that protects everyday people from financial risk. It’s a chance to learn how rules and laws keep the financial world honest and fair.
Where You’ll Be Working
The internship is based in Bidvest Insurance’s offices in South Africa. You’ll join a team that’s part of the larger Bidvest Group, which also runs a bank, a life‑insurance brand and a brokerage. The company started in 1997 and is known for offering smart insurance solutions through direct and partner channels. The people there are young, energetic and eager to grow – a great environment for a fresh graduate.
What the Internship Gives You
This isn’t just a short summer job. It’s a full‑time, 12‑month program that focuses on the everyday tasks of compliance and legal work in the insurance business. You’ll see how the company follows rules set by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) and the Prudential Authority. You’ll learn to:
- Handle complaints and keep track of each case
- Check that sales teams meet “fit‑and‑proper” rules
- Make sure the company follows all laws and regulations
- Plan and monitor training for staff about compliance
- Run checks to spot gaps in controls and improve them
- Help write reports for management and regulators
- Update company policies and support new frameworks
- Answer requests from regulators
These tasks will give you real experience with the rules that govern the entire financial services industry, a skill many employers look for.
Who We’re Looking For
To apply, you need:
- Completed high school (Grade 12 or Matric)
- A university degree in LLB, BCom Law, Compliance, Risk Management or something close
- If you’ve earned a Compliance Certificate, that’s a plus
- You must be a South African citizen between 18 and 35 years old
- You should not have finished a SETA or government‑funded internship before
- A copy of your South African ID, copies of your certificates, a CV, and a short motivational letter
Make sure all documents are clear and up‑to‑date.
Key Skills We Value
- Good writing and speaking abilities
- Attention to detail and a knack for solving problems
- A proactive attitude – you want to learn and grow
- Teamwork – you’ll work with others in a fast‑moving environment
- Customer‑focused and able to support stakeholders
- Comfortable using Microsoft Office and basic Windows tools
Equality and Fairness
The company prefers applicants who are Previously Disadvantaged Individuals, as part of South Africa’s Employment Equity program. This means the program is open to a wide range of candidates who can bring fresh perspectives to the team.
How to Submit Your Application
If you’re interested, send these documents to the email below:
- Updated CV
- Motivational letter
- Certified copy of your South African ID
- Certified copies of your qualifications
Apply Here: jobs@bidvestinsurance.co.za
Make sure your email arrives before 22 December 2025. After you send your application, wait for two weeks. If you don’t hear back, it means you weren’t selected.
Why This Internship Matters
- You’ll see real work in compliance and legal departments, not just theory.
- You’ll build skills that are in demand across financial services.
- You’ll join a respected part of the Bidvest Group, a well‑known name in South Africa.
- Adding this experience to your CV will make you stronger for future jobs in compliance, risk, law or insurance.
Take the next step in your career. Apply now and start learning how to help companies stay compliant and protect people’s money.