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Investec MBA Initiative

Introduction

Investec is recognized for attracting talented individuals and creating an environment which enables extraordinary performance. In this environment, we position personal growth, learning opportunities and development as key.


In line with this development philosophy, Investec has embarked on an initiative to afford South Africans the opportunity to pursue an Investec-funded MBA at a leading international business school. Preference will be given to EE candidates.


The aim of the initiative is to invest in the future intellectual capital of the country with a view to having such candidates bring their learnings and innovative ideas back into Investec.


The opportunity 

In order to attract appropriate candidates, Investec will undertake a rigorous interview process to select six talented individuals, and will offer these individuals employment contracts with a work-back clause. Investec will offer each individual the opportunity to study an MBA at one of six leading international business schools, conditional on the understanding that:

  • the applicant gains acceptance to the preferred MBA programme
  • the applicant will work for Investec South Africa once they have completed the programme
  • the applicant will not be ‘bought out’ by another company on completion of the programme
  • Investec will support individuals with their applications and motivations for acceptance into the preferred MBA programme
  • Investec will cover the full cost of the programme, including tuition, boarding and travel expenses, and will pay the applicant a monthly stipend.


    • The decision to focus on particular institutions is a result of multiple factors, including sound reputation of both the institution and its particular MBA offering, international outlook, global exposure, caliber of alumni, progressive philosophy and approach towards learning.


    Applicants will have the opportunity to pursue their MBA at one of the following institutions:

    • Harvard Business School
    • Cambridge Judge Business School
    • INSEAD
    • The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
    • Tel Aviv University’s Recanati School of Business
    • London Business School

    The application selection process 

    Investec is looking to sponsor candidates who display out-of-the ordinary leadership, progressive thought, demonstrated innovation, and a highly developed capacity for intellectual growth. All applicants will undergo a rigorous internal screening and interview process to ensure that opportunities are afforded to the correct calibre of candidate.


    It is mandatory for all applicants to possess a bachelor’s degree, or equivalent, from a recognised university and to have a minimum of three to five years of post-graduation work experience.


    All applicants are required to apply online at www.investec.com/MBA Selected applicants will progress to the interview stage – an initial exploratory dialogue with dedicated HR consultants. Applicants will then be shortlisted for further interviews and presentations to various internal stakeholders culminating in a face-to-face interview with the Investec executive.


    Should applicants be successful during the Investec selection process, they will be required to complete/submit the following documentation in order to gain entry into the institution(s) of their choice*:

  • Online application form
  • Responses to application essays posed by the institution(s)
  • CV 
  • Official transcripts of bachelor’s degree and other higher education studies
  • Three letters of recommendation/reference
  • Two personal letters of intent
  • Demonstrated command of English language (if applicants are non-native English speakers with limited exposure to the language, or attended a non-English speaking undergraduate university, they will need to complete and give evidence of official test scores of the TOEFL/TOEIC)
  • Official GMAT exam test scores
  • Signed statement of application integrity
  • Passport-sized photograph (JPEG)


    • *Please note that criterion is predetermined by the international institutions and is required in order to gain placement onto the various MBA programmes


    Contact details For further information or queries regarding the Investec MBA initiative, please email highereducation@investec.co.za