Jumpstart Internship Program - Emerging Talent Program
- Diana Mnguni
- Mar 17
- 2 min read
Job Identification: 210606594
Job Category: Seasonal Employee
Business Unit: Corporate Sector
Locations : Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Apply Before: 03/23/2025, 11:55 PM
Job Schedule: Full time
Job Description
The J.P. Morgan South African franchise invites unemployed graduates to apply for the 2026 Jumpstart Internship Program.
As a 2026 Jumpstart Intern in J.P. Morgan’s Corporate & Investment Bank (CIB), you will gain exposure to a world-class organisation in the South African franchise, where you will join one of our lines of business in Banking, Markets, Operations, Finance, or Technology, and have the opportunity to be mentored by our professionals and leaders both in the local and global business.
The program will be based in Johannesburg and will run from January 2026 to December 2026 (with possibility of extension up to December 2026, based on mutual agreement). Shortlisted candidates for the 2026 Jumpstart Internship Program will be required to successfully complete the 3-week Winter Internship Program during the 2025 winter university vacation period (30 June 2025 – 18 July 2025).
Job responsibilities
Performs tasks and receives training depending as prescribed by the placement line of business
Actively participates in projects and assignments from starting point up to completion, and provides support to tasks relating to the aligned line of business
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills
Eligibility to work in South Africa
Final year (2025) Bachelor’s degree student with sound academic record (all faculties welcome)
Fluency in English
Self-starter with a can-do attitude and ability to work under pressure
Good communication and listening skills
Attention to detail, logical, and well organised
Strong analytical and management skills, and ability to adhere to strict deadlines
Not more than 12 months of work experience
Applications from across South Africa are welcomed. For your application to be successful, kindly apply using your full legal name, include the name of your most recent school in the relevant field, and submit your CV, as well as full academic transcripts and copy of your identity document in the cover letter field.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We strongly encourage you to submit your application as early as possible as programs will close once positions are filled.