Company Description

Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector’s most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We’re passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.

Job Description

The Standard Bank Universal Banker Learnership Programme.

As one of the oldest and most successful financial institutions in the country, we’re always looking to hire dedicated, ambitious men and women to fill key future-fit roles in our ever-growing organisation.

If you have recently completed a 3-year commerce-related qualification and are looking to enter the world of banking, this learnership is an ideal opportunity to bridge your academic knowledge with real-world experience.

Your tertiary qualification provides you with a solid foundation in critical thinking, problem-solving, and understanding business principles—skills that are invaluable in the banking sector. By combining this with the practical universal banking exposure you’ll gain within our branch environment, you will have the opportunity to understand how the banking ecosystem operates. This experience will deepen your insight into financial products, customer demands, and regulatory frameworks, giving you the tools needed to thrive in a fast-paced industry.

As part of this programme, you will also complete a Agile Banking Professional, Certificate in Banking at an NQF level 5. This qualification will enhance your knowledge and make you FAIS accredited, allowing you to unlock further opportunities in banking across South Africa.  

Designed to help you gain valuable work experience you will have a unique opportunity to gain proficiency in the following:

Understanding the full value chain of Universal Banker.Build strong Sales & Service Skills.Analyse and Process information.Understanding the Financial and Regulatory framework.Understanding Customer Demands and providing appropriate solutions.Resolving clients inquires.Building relationships.Ensure all correspondence and other communication is attended to professionally and promptly to ensure a consistently high standard of service.Telephone and email etiquette.

QualificationsHave completed a post-Matric 3 year Commerce/Banking related qualification.

Additional Information

Learnership Details:
Start Date:        01 May 2025
End Date:        31 October 2026
Learner Allowance:    R6 800 per month and Medical Aid.

Location:        Mpumalanga only (Hazyview, Acornhoek, Thulamahashe) 

Minimum Requirements:
The candidate must: 

Be a South African Citizen.Be between the ages of 18 and 30.Be able to speak, read and write English.Be computer literate.Not be permanently employed.Not be studying at any other institution. Not be registered on any other learnership/internship programme.

Closing Date for Application: 11 February 2025.

“Standard Bank is a disability friendly organisation and we encourage persons with disabilities to apply”