Allan Gray Accelerate 2026 - Vacation Internship

About the Programme

Allan Gray Accelerate is a fast-paced vacation internship, designed for high achieving students like you. From 7–10 July 2026, you’ll have the opportunity to build valuable connections, showcase your skills, tackle real-world challenges and gain firsthand experience in the dynamic world of investments.

Our primary graduate career opportunities are in the Investment Service Consultant and Operations Consultant roles, with intakes opening at intervals during the year. Through this internship, you will also have the chance to learn from seasoned professionals from various teams who are all focused on shaping our worldclass service experience for Allan Gray clients.

Note: Travel arrangements will be made for interns from outside Cape Town.

Requirements

We’re looking for high-performing and independent-minded final-year students who are:

• Ready to start working full-time in 2027
• Currently completing an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in Commerce or Business Science, with specialisations in Investments, Finance, Economics and related fields
• Consistently high academic achievers
• Eligible to work in South Africa

What you need to succeed

Beyond good grades, we value a positive mindset and character in a candidate who is:

• Passionate about investments
• Service-oriented with a helpful attitude
• Highly performance driven and open to new challenges
• Curious, independent minded and skilled in problem solving
• An excellent verbal and written communicator
• A team player who's also committed to delivering on their 
own personal goals
• Highly adaptable, energetic and agile to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Growth-focused, responsible and accountable
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite