Coronation Fund Managers Trainee Programme (Research Analyst) Vacancy 2026
Coronation Fund Managers
Finance, Accounting & Management (FASSET)
Monthly stipend
Not stated
Closing date
31 Oct 2026
- Opportunity
- Internship
- Minimum education
- Degree (NQF 7)
- Location
- Johannesburg, National (All Provinces)
- SETA
- FASSET
- Posted
- 06 Sept 2026
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Opportunity Overview
Coronation Fund Managers offers a Trainee Programme for graduates passionate about financial markets, providing well-rounded exposure in the investment research space. This opportunity focuses on developing future Research Analysts through structured learning, dedicated mentorship, and practical on-the-job support.
As part of the Coronation Catapult Programme, trainees will also receive comprehensive power skills training. This includes vital areas such as critical thinking, resilience, effective business communication, and coaching, equipping participants with essential professional abilities. The programme is available in both Cape Town and Johannesburg.
Minimum Requirements
- Must be a graduate keen to demonstrate passion for the financial markets.
- Hold one of the following qualifications: BCom, BBus Sci, CFA, Act Sci, or Engineering.
- Alternatively, hold any degree with a major in Accounting, Investments, Finance, Economics, or Mathematics.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist analysts with research projects across diverse sectors.
- Attend meetings with management and Investment Research (IR) teams.
- Perform administrative duties to support the research process.
- Prepare presentations for report-backs and roadshows.
- Support analysts in developing spreadsheet models and conducting company analyses.
- Provide assistance on various ad hoc projects as required.
What the Work Involves
Participants in this programme will be deeply involved in the day-to-day operations of an investment research team. You will primarily assist experienced analysts by contributing to various research projects across different financial sectors, applying your analytical skills to real-world scenarios.
The role involves practical tasks such as developing and refining spreadsheet models, performing detailed company analyses, and preparing professional presentations for internal report-backs and external roadshows. You will also undertake administrative work crucial to the research process and attend important meetings with management and Investment Research teams, gaining insights into strategic discussions. This hands-on experience will take place within an office environment, working closely alongside seasoned professionals.
How to Apply
Applications for this Trainee Programme are processed online.
- Visit the official Coronation Fund Managers eRecruit portal: https://coronation.erecruit.co/candidateapp/Jobs/View/COR260904-1
- Follow the instructions on the page to complete your application.
Ensure your application is submitted before the closing date of 31 October 2026.
This listing in context
What the 332 opportunities we currently hold say about this one.
- Live internships
- 70
- Open to all provinces
- 19
- Closing within 7 days
- 1
66% of the 70 live internships we hold ask for Degree (NQF 7), so this listing asks for what most of them ask for.
Live internships stay open for a median of 37 days between posting and closing date.
Calculated by SetaJobs from the 332 listings open on this site right now, and updated as they change.
What you'll need to apply
Internships usually ask for your completed qualification up front — that is the thing being checked.
- Your CV
- Certified copy of your ID
- Certified copies of any qualifications
- A short motivation letter
What an internship actually is
An internship is a fixed-term work-experience placement for someone who already holds a qualification. Unlike a learnership, it does not award a new qualification — its purpose is to convert a certificate, diploma or degree into the experience that entry-level adverts keep asking for. In the public service these run for a set term and are generally not renewable.
What the work actually looks like
- You are placed in a specific unit under a named supervisor and given the unit's ordinary work, at a junior level.
- Most of the learning is by assignment rather than instruction: you are handed a real task, given the file, and expected to ask.
- Many programmes require a workplace report or a supervisor evaluation at the end, which is what your certificate of service is based on.
What you leave with
Documented work experience and a certificate of service — the thing that lets you answer "experience required" on the next application. No new qualification is awarded.
Where this leads next
Junior or entry-level post
Completing the internship and applying as an experienced candidate rather than a graduate.
Fixed-term contract post
Often the realistic next step in government, where permanent posts are advertised less frequently.
Permanent appointment
Competing successfully for an advertised post — internships rarely convert automatically.
A typical route, not a guarantee — progression depends on vacancies, funding and your own performance.
Watch out for this
Government internships are usually once-only: having completed one, you may be ineligible for another. Check the advert's exclusion clause before applying if you have interned before.
About FASSET & this sector
FASSET covers finance, accounting and auditing, and its learnerships are a well-known pipeline into professional bodies like SAICA and SAIPA.
