FAIS Ombud Graduate Programme with 12 Months of Paid Experience and Mentorship
The FAIS Ombud is offering one Supply Chain Management Graduate Trainee contract in Pretoria. The 12-month programme includes a dedicated mentor, competency-based training and a market-related salary. No salary amount is published.
What the trainee will learn
The placement is in the Supply Chain Department. Work areas include demand planning, supplier selection, contract negotiation and monitoring supplier performance. Reference REC26-10 identifies the vacancy.
The employer is the Office of the Ombud for Financial Services Providers. Although its wider mandate concerns financial-services complaints, this vacancy is a supply-chain training role.
Who is eligible?
Applicants need a Supply Chain Management or Logistics diploma at NQF 6, or a degree at NQF 7, and South African citizenship with a valid ID. Computer literacy, strong academics, integrity and an interest in public service and the financial sector are required.
The advert includes willingness to work extra hours and under pressure. Employment-equity preference applies to the stated designated group and people with disabilities. Recommended applicants may face credential verification, security screening and psychometric assessment.
Application deadline
Submit through the FAIS Ombud recruitment portal by 11 November 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will receive correspondence.
Useful application questions
Is the salary a published monthly stipend?
No amount is given. Ask about remuneration at the appropriate recruitment stage instead of budgeting around figures from unofficial adverts.
What evidence would strengthen my application?
Connect coursework or projects to purchasing decisions, supplier comparisons, inventory planning or contract administration. State the tools you used and the outcome, without claiming employment experience you do not have.
Must I submit a legal qualification?
The advertised qualifications are in Supply Chain Management or Logistics. Check the vacancy title carefully so that you apply for the intended training stream.
Official links
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