Internship Overview
Swiss Re has exciting graduate/ internship opportunities. The company is proud to offer programmes to help develop young talents at the beginning of their career.
Apply now for the Swiss Re: Risk Engineering Services Internship Programme 2024.
Location: Johannesburg, GT, ZA
Join Swiss Re and make a difference to society by helping to predict, prepare and protect against the world’s biggest risks.
In this write-up, we explore the available graduate openings and How you can Apply.
Careers at Swiss Re
Swiss Re has over 160 years’ experience in risk management and finding solutions to exceed their clients’ needs.
If you want to develop your career at a global company while in South Africa, perhapsa it’s time you considered Swiss Re.
The company offers some of the best opportunities in reinsurance and insurance, ensuring excellent career advancement in tech and data, project management, strategy and more.
A career at Swiss Re comes with an inclusive culture along with flexible and agile working environment. You’ll enjoy access to vast leadership and development opportunities for a fulfilling career.
About the graduate internship
As an intern in the Risk Engineering Services Department of Swiss Re Corporate Solutions Africa (SRCSA), you will have the opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience while contributing to various projects and initiatives.
The ideal candidate for this position will have a minimum qualification of a BSc in Engineering, with specialisations in Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.
This is a 12 month internship with an expected start date by 1st of September 2024 latest.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Collaborate with senior risk engineers to assess and evaluate potential risks associated with client operations.
- Assist in conducting on-site inspections and surveys to identify hazards and recommend mitigation strategies.
- Analyse data and prepare reports outlining risk assessments and recommendations for improvement.
- Support in the development and implementation of risk mitigation strategies to enhance the overall risk profile of clients.
- Stay up-to-date on industry trends and best practices in risk engineering to contribute innovative ideas to the team.
- Work closely with other departments within SRCSA to ensure alignment with risk management objectives.
Qualifications and Skills
- Minimum of a BSc in Engineering with a focus on Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
- Proactive mindset with a willingness to learn and adapt in a dynamic work environment.
- Knowledge of risk assessment principles and practices is a plus.
How to Apply
You apply online for these graduate opportunities. Here is How to Apply:
- First, visit the Swiss Re vacancies page, where all the global opportunities are listed.
- Using the location filter options, enter South Africa in the location tab to view only job openings in South Africa.
- Navigate to the graduate/ internship opportunity of your choice. Read through and ensure you have understood all the job specs and minimum requirements.
- Proceed and apply online.
- Having applied, all you can now do is await for the Swiss Re recruiters to get back to you if they found your application eye-catching.
We wish you all the best with your applications.
