Barclays Rising Eagles Graduate Programme for Africans 2017

Welcome to a programme for those who see further ahead. For those with ambition to soar to their highest altitude. A programme that allows young graduates to spread their wings and ascend to greater heights. A nest that feeds your passion and puts you on a path of growth. Welcome to a programme where visionaries emerge ready to take on the world.

Application Deadline: 11th August 2017

Offered Annually?

Eligible Countries: Barclays recruits graduates from each country in which it operates. Barclays offer opportunities in the following countries:

• Botswana
• Ghana
• Seychelles
• South Africa
• Tanzania
• Uganda

About the Award: We have opportunities across Africa. Wherever you join us from, and in whatever role, you’ll be working alongside the best in the business – go-getting achievers with sky-high aspirations just like yours. You’ll be challenged. You’ll be inspired to spread your wings. And you’ll define where your ambitions lie within our dynamic, global organisation. Expect the Rising Eagles Graduation Programme, with its many great benefits, to nurture your passion for ideas and help make them come to life.

Type: Training

Eligibility: Barclays recruits graduates from each country in which it operates. Interested candidate will need to be a citizen of the country in which you are applying. If you are not a citizen in the country where you are applying, you will need to ensure you are eligible to work in that country, as well as obtain the necessary work permits and/or documentation to allow you to work in that country (you will need to obtain these prior to your application).

• A postgraduate qualification (minimum NQF Level 8) in any of the disciplines that we recruit from, obtained before January 2018.
• There is an exception for Tanzania whereby a three year degree will be accepted.
• Less than 24 months’ permanent work experience (this excludes temporary work during full-time studies).

Number of Awards: Not specified

Value of Program: 

• Training and Development
  Rising Eagles offers a blended approach to training and development that combines classroom training, group activities, assignments and e-learning. The programme is enhanced with specific events where we host specialist speakers to deliver key topics that affect our business and your role. Whichever one of our business areas you join, you’ll be guided, moulded and trained for 12 months– building up the skills and experience you’ll need to become a leader for our future. Every step of the way, our training and support will keep your development on track.
• Support
  You won’t be on this journey alone. From the day you arrive, you’ll have a buddy on hand – a previous graduate – to offer guidance, advice and support – who’ll always be there to share their experience and expertise with you.
• Additional training
  We know the more clued up you are, the better you’ll perform. Which is why, as your career with us develops, we’ll continue to support your personal and professional development. There’s a vast array of training opportunities available from talks, projects and competitions to practical skills sessions. Not to mention the 300+ online learning modules available through our Learning for Africa portal.

How to Apply: 

1. Online application
   Applications are screened to ensure they meet our minimum academic requirements. How you approach and answer the application questions will also play a role in our selection process.
2. First round interview
   As a quick way to get to know you, interviews will be done over the phone or face-to-face.
3. Psychometric assessment
   An online assessment will be sent to you to complete.
4. Assessment centre
   Depending on the business area you have been shortlisted for, you’ll be invited for further assessments, which may include a variety of group exercises, role-plays, case studies and interviews.

Visit Program Webpage for details

Award  Provider: Barclays