A Career at Genesis
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- Experienced Hires
- Project Hires
Careers
What we look for
Our goal is to recruit and build an exceptional cadre of professionals who are passionate about unlocking value on the continent. Successful candidates are placed into a niche practice area that best suits their skill set, interests and personal capability. We recruit at both a graduate (honours/masters) and experienced hire level.
The recruitment process is structured according to three cohorts:
Candidates currently studying at African universities
Recruitment for students studying at South African and continental universities takes place from April - July of each year. The dates are announced on the website in March and follow a strict timeline. More information is found under the graduates tab.
Candidates currently studying at international universities
Recruitment activities for students studying at universities outside of Africa run from December - March of each year. More information is posted under the graduates tab.
Experienced and Project Hires
There is ongoing demand within Genesis for individuals with specific levels of experience and expertise. Candidates can refer to the experienced or project hire pages for more information and to apply for available opportunities. Opportunities at this level do not follow a set timeline. Please navigate to the tab on our website that best suits your profile to learn more about current opportunities.
The ideal Genesis candidate
The ideal Genesis candidate carries a balanced combination of powerful intellect, strong technical skills, and a consulting character to match. Such candidate are:
● Passionate, self-motivated and energetic problem-solvers
● Value integrity and exhibit ethical behaviour
● Are analytical thinkers and fast learners with an excellent academic record.
We also offer bursaries for South African economics students from previously disadvantaged backgrounds, to pursue their studies to master’s level, as well as internships.
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Four Guiding Principles
At Genesis, four principles guide everything we do. These are:
A focus on analytical strength
Economics is our core tool, to which we apply many other tools – financial, strategic and evaluative – to improve decisions and unlock value. We pride ourselves on the quality of our analysis. Every professional at Genesis is required to wield our analytical tools with rigour, imagination and courage.
Being at home in both the private and public sectors, especially where they intersect
We strongly believe in the same teams servicing both the corporate and the public sectors. Experience in the one, we believe, enriches our work in the other. As a result of this cross-learning, we are often asked to work in the zone where the market meets the state.
Ethics above expedience
In Africa, as elsewhere, the zone where the state meets the market is crowded with many firms and operators, from the corrupt to the expedient to the ethical. We have chosen a consistently ethical approach. We work hard to earn and maintain a reputation for rigour, transparency and fairness, as well as for helping to improve the system we live and work in.
A focus on the world in which the decision is made, as well as on the world in which it will be executed
As a firm, we seek to improve a wide range of decisions on behalf of our clients: from decisions regarding regulatory processes in a multi-billion-dollar industry to decisions about the nutrition of a young woman in rural Rwanda. We believe that the focus on decision context sets us apart from our competitors.
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Graduates
Interested in a career in competition and regulatory economics
The work of our Competition and Regulatory Economics (CRE) practice involves the application of rigorous theoretical and empirical economic analysis. As part of a young and dynamic team, you will assist us in providing economic analysis on high-profile matters that shape the future operations of our clients and the industries in which they operate.
Our 2018 graduates
Twelve analysts officially joined us February 2018 and have settled into the following practices: Applied Behavioural Economics, Competition and Regulatory Economics, Evaluation for Development, Financial Services Strategy, and Infrastructure and PPP and Advisory. They bring a vast amount of knowledge holding different qualifications from Wits, UCT, UP, University of California, Strathclyde, Barcelona Graduate School of Economics and the University of Oxford.
Welcome to Genesis. We wish you well during your time at the firm.
We recruit master's graduates from the major South African universities to join as analysts. On occasion, honours students may also be recruited into the firm. External junior hires with up to one year's working experience may also be recruited in the firm - all as analysts.
What is the process?
Applications are received and screened against required skills, competencies and experience.
- Applications open 12 March - 30 April
- Shortlisted candidates will be notified in the week of 7 - 11 May
- All longlisted candidates will be asked to complete an online case study assessment. This will take place on 14 May so please do ensure that you would be able to complete the assessment on that day
- Shortlisted candidates will be notified of HR interviews from 17 - 22 May
- All shortlisted candidates will be required to do an online video interview in the week of 18 - 22 June
- The further shortlisted candidates will undergo a panel interview at Genesis's office between 9 - 13 July
- Offers will be made to successful candidates in the week of 23 - 27 July
Genesis Analytics is an equal-opportunity employer. Preference is given to candidates from designated groups (i.e. South African Indian, Coloured and African candidates), as defined in the Employment Equity Act (No. 55 of 1998).
Applications closed on 30 April
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Bursaries
The Genesis Educational Foundation Trust (GEFT) bursary is the educational arm of Genesis Analytics. The principal objective of the foundation is to support the educational and professional development of young people in the designated groups, as described by the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, in the discipline of Economics and related fields.
The GEFT bursary is offered to young South African students from previously disadvantaged backgrounds who are eligible to study towards their honours or master’s degrees in Economics or related fields at a recognised South African university.
Applicants must have achieved a consistent average of 65% and above for their undergraduate and/or honours degrees. The bursary is primarily available to cover tuition fees as well as books and stationery. Dependent on available funds, GEFT may be in a position to contribute towards additional needs such as accommodation and transport.
How do I apply for a bursary?
Please apply online using the link below. A complete application must consist of the following:
- A comprehensive CV
- A copy of your South African identity document
- A motivational letter
- Full academic transcripts from your first year of undergraduate studies to date
- A writing sample (e.g. an essay, proposal, or assignment. This must be a recent submission from the current or previous academic year)
Genesis Analytics is an equal opportunity employer. Suitable candidates are described as per the designated groups, i.e. South African Indian, Coloured and African candidates, as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998.
Applications close on Friday 16 November 2018 at 4pm.
Disclaimer:
- Candidates must be South African citizens by birth
- Communication will be with shortlisted candidates only. If you do not receive any feedback on your application within three weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful
- Genesis Analytics reserves the right not to proceed with an appointment of any advertised opportunity
- All appointments will be made in line with our employment equity plan and policies
- All applications will be treated confidentially.
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Internships
Our Applied Behavioural Economics team is looking for interns
The Applied Behavioural Economics team (ABE) run an internship programme for talented South Africans looking to explore a career in behavioural economics, or simply looking to add patina to an already illustrious academic career.
Our internship programme
We have a structured internship programme for all our bursary students. However, as project requirements change regularly, we encourage all interested students to submit applications for internships. Internships usually take place bi-annually from May to July, and again from October to December.
Internships are ideal for top-performing students who are ready for a real-life business experience in an energetic and highly deadline-driven environment.
How do I apply for an internship?
Please apply online using the link below. You will need to submit the following documentation:
- A motivational letter
- A comprehensive CV
- A certified copy of your South African identity document or passport
- Copies of all academic certificates obtained
Process
- Applications are received and screened against required skills, competencies and experience
- You will be asked to complete an online case study assessment
- An initial exploratory telephonic interview will be held
- Shortlisted candidates will undergo a panel interview
- Successful candidates are added to our internship database and offers are made dependent on available project work.
Please note that emailed applications will not be considered.
Applications for 2018 are closed.
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Experienced Hires
Looking to further your career in financial consulting?
Our growing Financial Services Strategy is looking for experienced consultants to join the team. This is a great opportunity for candidates with a background in economics, finance or allied discipline to join a dynamic team in economics consulting and to get exposure across the financial sector and the continent.
We recruit experienced professionals for key positions. Experienced professionals with an honours or master’s degree in Economics and more than two years of work experience, qualify for recruitment as associates and above. Genesis values the expertise that previous professional experience brings to our teams.
Current opportunities at Genesis
How do I apply for employment?
Your application must consist of:
- A motivational letter
- A comprehensive CV
- A certified copy of your South African identity document or passport
- Copies of all academic certificates obtained.
Process:
- The application is received and screened against required skills, competencies and experience
- The candidate is required to complete a technical case study
- Face-to-face and online psychometric assessments are conducted
- An interview is conducted
- Credential checks and references are completed
- If the candidate is successful, an offer of employment is made.
Genesis is an equal-opportunity employer. Preference is given to candidates from designated groups (i.e. South African Indian, Coloured and African candidates), as defined in the Employment Equity Act (No. 55 of 1998).
Applications can only be made online here.
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Project Hires
Genesis has completed more than 900 assignments in over 35 countries across Africa, Asia and the Middle East. In the economic development space, we design, implement and evaluate projects for bilateral and multilateral donor agencies as well as development finance institutions. Through this work, we inform policy decisions at the highest levels of government and impact the livelihoods of the most vulnerable communities. We are therefore driven to unlock maximum value through every intervention.
Current opportunities at Genesis
As we grow our portfolio of projects, we seek equally talented associate consultants to collaborate with on project-specific engagements. We recognise that the success of our long-term project delivery is based on our combined offering of Genesis’s institutional specialisations and the field experience of associate consultants. We therefore continuously nurture a community of expert consultants who have a balance of proven technical skills and field-based experience, and who share our passion for developing Africa and its people.
We invite expert consultants with more than seven years of experience in one or more of our technical areas to contact us. Whether you are applying for an existing project position or just expressing interest in future collaboration, we will store your details in our database for easy reference as opportunities arise.
How do I apply?
Your application must consist of:
- A letter of introduction
- A comprehensive CV
- A copy of your South African identity document or your international passport.
Our project recruitment is done on the basis of our clients’ capability requirements. Where recruitment happens at proposal stage, candidates must be aware that the position is conditioned by the funding agency’s award of the contract to Genesis, and subsequent approval of the candidate for the proposed position.
Applications can only be made online here.
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