The Standard Bank Group Learnership Programme offers South African youth structured workplace experience, a monthly stipend, and a nationally recognized SAQA-accredited qualification.
Programme Highlights
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Duration: 12 to 24 months (fixed-term contract).
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Monthly Stipend: Ranges from R6,800 to R15,000 per month (depending on the specific track, role level, and qualification required, often including student medical aid for specialized tracks).
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Qualification Gained: An NQF-accredited certificate (e.g., NQF Level 5 Certificate in Banking or Occupational Certificate in Data Science).
Popular Focus Areas
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Business & Commercial Banking (BCC): Focuses on customer relationship management, assisting SMEs, and business operations.
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Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB) Operations: Transaction processing, intelligent process automation, and data management.
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Internal Auditing & Data Science: High-level analytical procedures, risk compliance, data governance, and automated reporting.
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Retail & Branch Banking: Customer service, financial transactions, and general administrative support.
Minimum Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for a learnership, you must meet the following general requirements:
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Citizenship: Must be a South African citizen.
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Age: Between 18 and 30 years old (some general streams accept up to 35).
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Education:
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General Entry: Grade 12 (Matric) with good results in English and Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy.
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Specialized Streams: Relevant 3-year tertiary diploma/degree (e.g., BCom, IT, Data Science, or Computer Science).
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Current Status: Currently unemployed, not studying full-time at another tertiary institution, and not registered on any other active learnership or internship.
Required Application Documents
Prepare clear, certified copies (usually under 3 months old) of the following before applying:
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Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
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South African ID document
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Matric Certificate
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Academic transcripts and tertiary degree/diploma certificates (if applicable)
How to Apply
Note: Standard Bank advertises learnership openings on a rolling basis throughout the year on their SmartRecruiters recruitment page. Early submission is strongly recommended as listings close immediately once the required applicant volume is reached.