YES Programme Internship at FEM (Multiple Opportunities) (Multiple Locations)

The Federated Employers Mutual Assurance Company (FEM) is proud to announce opportunities for unemployed South African youth through the Youth Employment Service (YES) Programme. Operating within the Risk and Compliance department, this 12-month workplace initiative offers young graduates and entry-level professionals hands-on training within the specialized financial services and compensation insurance sector. The programme actively bridges the gap between theoretical legal qualifications and practical enterprise governance.

Participants will gain extensive operational exposure to corporate risk frameworks, legislative compliance audits, and regulatory reporting routines. By actively engaging with senior compliance officers and organizational stakeholders, interns will build foundational competencies designed to substantially enhance long-term employability in South Africa's corporate and financial services landscape.

Key Responsibilities & Core Duties

• Support the Risk and Compliance department in reviewing internal policies against prevailing statutory requirements and industry regulations.
• Assist in drafting compliance checklists, risk registers, and documentation audit reports for departmental review.
• Conduct research on emerging legislative amendments, regulatory guidance notes, and industry best practices.
• Maintain organized digital filing systems for statutory submissions, compliance audits, and formal correspondence.
• Participate in operational compliance monitoring activities across assigned business units under the mentorship of senior staff.
• Assist with preparing presentation packs, meeting agendas, and administrative records for governance committees.
• Complete all prescribed YES initiative development milestones, learning modules, and mentorship evaluations on schedule.

Ideal Candidate Profile & Core Attributes

• Analytical mindset with a keen interest in regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and corporate governance.
• High degree of personal integrity, confidentiality, and professional workplace conduct.
• Proactive attitude toward personal development, receptive to ongoing feedback and mentorship.
• Effective written and verbal communication abilities suited to professional corporate reporting.

Learning, Mentorship & Career Progression

This 12-month contract offers structured workplace learning, direct mentorship from certified compliance professionals, and exposure to the statutory framework governing injury compensation and financial services. Successful interns gain invaluable commercial experience that serves as a springboard into permanent risk, legal, or compliance careers.

Estimated Salary Range (Market Benchmark)

The hiring employer has not officially specified a salary for this position. Based on South African market data and industry benchmarks for a corporate YES programme legal and compliance internship, the estimated remuneration is approximately R7,000 – R11,000 per month. Please note that this is an industry estimate and actual remuneration will be determined by the employer based on qualifications, experience, and internal pay structures.

How to Apply

• YES - Compliance Intern
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• YES - Customer Service Interns (x2)
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• South African citizenship with a valid South African ID document.
• Age between 18 and 35 years old and currently unemployed.
• Valid Grade 12 / Matric certificate.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in BCom Law, LLB, or related Compliance discipline preferred.
• Belonging to a designated employment equity group.
• Good command of English (verbal and written) and basic computer literacy.