Aon Graduate Programme 2021: Preference for BCom Graduates with Degree in Economics/Risk and Insurance/Commerce

About Aon
Aon South Africa is a prominent firm that specializes in a range of financial services and insurance plans. Based in Joburg, Aon is home to more than 800 high-quality experts spread across their 13 offices. The company has prided themselves in their extensive knowledge on business obstacles that are faced by the country. With this level of expertise under their wing, Aon provides the necessary assistance to their clients. Smart and quick to adapt to upcoming challenges, Aon is aiming to be the general public’s choice of insurance.

About the Aon Graduate Programme 2021
Aon is welcoming young individuals with accredited qualifications to participate in their fantastic Graduate Programme to better understand the company. The Aon Graduate Programme, taking place in Joburg, is a solid learning opportunity that specifically cater to recent graduates of tertiary institutions. During the programme, selected graduates will be treated to a series of training and coaching sessions conducted by professional experts of the insurance industry. Graduates will obtain the necessary skill set to pave a career in the financial services sector. Whether its your professional development or personal growth, you are bound to become the best version of yourself through this graduate programme.

The Aon Graduate Programme will take place for a total duration of two years. Throughout the entire period, graduates must fully commit their time to participate in the graduate programme’s learning environment. Besides preparing you for fast-paced working culture, you will be transformed into a likely candidate in the eyes of your future employers. Before you can create your own legacy in the competitive field of Insurance, you will need to sharpen your potential. There’s no better opportunity than the Aon Graduate Programme to do so.

For application purposes, please kindly take note of the Aon Graduate Programme’s Reference Number: AON201109-1.

Eligibility Criteria
Candidates interested in the Aon Graduate Programme must fulfill a strict eligibility criteria before starting on their applications. Each of these requirements will determine whether you are qualified enough for the programme or not. To guarantee a successful application, be sure you meet all these following criteria. Failure to do so will cause disadvantageous consequences towards your registration. Be sure to jot down all these criteria for personal reference.

The Aon Graduate Programme Eligibility Criteria are as stated below:
1. Basic Requirements

• Between 19-26 years old during the time of the programme
• Has not participated in a graduate programme prior to this one
• Has not acquired prior working experience
• Successfully finished a Degree relevant to the company line of work
• Preferably holds ay one of these following degrees (other degrees will be up for consideration):
  • BCom Economics
  • BCom Risk and Insurance
  • BCom Commerce
• Prepared to be registered under the Financial Services Conduct Authority as a FAIS representative.

2. Working Competencies

• Presents themselves in a professional appearance
• Participated in extracurricular activities
• Displays excellent communication abilities
• Establishes long-lasting relationships
• Puts on a critical-thinking mindset
• Can work independently and with other team members
• Adapts to the company’s fast-paced environment
• Shows positivity through their work
• Prioritizes the results of their work
• Shows basic understanding of PC software (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).

Application Instructions
Apply online: Aon Graduate Programme 2021.

Candidates must create an account on the application portal to process their registration. This account will store all your personal details and supporting documents.

Due to the sensitive nature of the account, it is advised that you keep your account safe and secure from anyone else. Never share your account credentials, especially your password, to other people.

Alternatively, you can choose to apply using your Google, Facebook, or LinkedIn accounts. This will automatically sync up your personal information onto the portal. That way, you will not have to create an account from scratch.

Candidates are required to provide personal information that is accurate to their current conditions. Anyone found to be falsifying any aspects of their applications will be automatically disqualified. Similarly, candidates providing incomplete applications will not be acknowledged by the selection committee as well.

Closing Date
Applications for the Aon Graduate Programme must be submitted before the closing date on 10 January 2021.

The selection committee will not be accepting applications made past the deadline. Candidates discovered to be making their submissions late will not be considered for registration.

Candidates are advised to process their applications as soon as possible. With online applications, there can be a tendency for unwanted issues during last-minute registration. Despite being weeks away from the deadline, an early application will help you do any necessary double-checking.

Aon reserves all rights to make an appointment or not during the recruitment process. All decisions made by the selection committee are final.

Employment Equity
Aon strictly adheres to their Employment Equity plan during their recruitment process. This is an effort taken by the firm to increase the level of diversity within the workplace. Therefore, consideration will be offered to internal candidates first before moving onto external candidates.