A Career at Genesis
- Careers
- Graduates
- Bursaries
- Internships
- Experienced Hires
- Project Hires
Careers
What we look for
People who work with us must be:
- Passionate, self-motivated and energetic problem-solvers
- Value integrity and exhibit ethical behaviour
- Analytical thinkers and fast learners with an excellent academic record.
At Genesis we look for the best of the best. There are several employment opportunities available at the firm.
We recruit graduates annually and experienced professionals as well as specialists for specific projects.
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, when called for, with courage.
Being at home in both the private and public sectors, especially where they meet
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 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
Welcome to the 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.
Grad recruitment for 2019 has closed
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 was set up with the specific objective of assisting Economics students from previously disadvantaged backgrounds to pursue their postgraduate degrees in Economics or related disciplines.
Bursars are required to complete bi-annual internships which are communicated throughout the year. Bursars may also be required to join Genesis on full-time employment after completing their studies.
Eligibility and Criteria
Students must meet the following criteria to be considered for a bursary:
- EE candidates as defined by the Employment Equity Act of South Africa
- Must be eligible for registration for an Honours or Master’s degree in the following academic year
- Qualifications include Economics or related disciplines eg. B Bus Sci in Management Specialising in Economics, Development Economics, Monitoring and Evaluation, and Politics, Philosophy and Economics (PPE)
- Students must be eligible to study at a reputable university either locally or internationally
- A minimum of a 65 % average during all undergraduate and Honours studies
How do I apply for a bursary?
Please apply online using the link below. You will need to submit the following documentation:
- A motivational letter
- A comprehensive CV
- Certified copies of your academic transcripts for every year of study
- A certified copy of your South African identity document
- An assignment from the current year of study.
Process
- Applications are screened against the eligibility criteria listed above
- 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 ratified by the Trustees after which a bursary is confirmed and awarded.
Please note that emailed applications will not be considered. Applications for 2018 are now closed.
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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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