Forvis Mazar Yes Learnerships 2025
Join the Global Infrastructure Finance (GIF) Team – Build Your Career While Making a Difference
Forvis Mazar Yes Learnerships 2025 Are you a driven graduate looking to kickstart your career in finance while contributing to real-world infrastructure development? This YES Learnership opportunity places you at the centre of transformative global projects in the energy and infrastructure sectors.
Based in Johannesburg and connected to a global team, this role will give you the training, tools, and exposure you need to develop a strong foundation in corporate finance and financial modelling.
Closing Date: 31 July 2025
Reference Number: MAZ250701-1
Job Title: GIF Analyst YES Learnership
Department: Corporate Finance
Job Type Classification: Learnership Contract
Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Workplace Type: On-site
Key Responsibilities
As a GIF Analyst Learnership participant, your core duties will include:
- Building and applying financial models using the FAST (Flexible, Appropriate, Structured, Transparent) financial modelling standard in Microsoft Excel.
- Performing model assurance through shadow modelling — a rigorous process where tested templates are used to evaluate client financial models.
- Reviewing key project documents, including credit agreements, tax reports, accounting summaries, and financial mechanisms.
- Assisting in the continuous improvement of internal audit procedures and modelling processes.
- Interacting with a range of stakeholders, including financiers, developers, government institutions, and professional advisors in the infrastructure and energy sectors.
Minimum Requirements
You should apply if you:
- Are fluent in English, with the ability to clearly and concisely communicate technical information both verbally and in writing.
- Have an excellent academic background, ideally in accounting, finance, or related fields.
- Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a questioning and detail-oriented mindset.
- Are able to anticipate issues and proactively build solutions into your work.
- Are passionate about infrastructure and energy projects that have real social and economic value.
- Embrace structured processes but also strive to identify areas for improvement.
- Enjoy working collaboratively and value continuous learning and development within a team environment.
Benefits and Learning Outcomes
- Full training in the FAST financial modelling methodology – a globally recognised skill set.
- Exposure to international finance, infrastructure, and development finance projects.
- Practical experience in a highly specialised field of corporate finance.
- Opportunities to contribute to impactful projects that improve communities and economies.
How to Apply
To apply for this opportunity, submit the following documents by 31 July 2025:
- A detailed CV
- Certified academic transcripts
- A motivation letter explaining why you are suited to the role.