Graduate Trainee at FirstRand Corporate Centre

Are you someone who can:

• Deliver exceptional service that exceeds customers’ expectations through proactive, innovative and appropriate solutions
• Plan and execute tasks efficiently with accurate reporting and updates. Participate in the innovation process in the business and contribute toward new innovations against objectives
• Share knowledge and collaborate on projects to enhance learning and growth.
• Manage graduate development plan by completion of training assignments and actively engaging in development session.
• Live the values of the business and act with integrity in all interactions.
• Apply critical thinking and problem-solving to real-world challenges.
• Use data and insights to inform decisions and deliver impact.
• Show initiative by identifying and acting on improvement opportunities

You will be an ideal candidate if you have:

• A Postgraduate degree in Social Sciences or a related field (e.g., Sociology, Psychology, Anthropology, Political Science, Development Studies or related fields) from an accredited institution.
• Analytical and critical thinking skills for research and data interpretation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for reports and presentations.
• Ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams.
• A demonstrated interest in human development, social innovation, or organisational culture.

Programme Structure

Year 1: Human Capital Placement

• You will be embedded in the FCC Human Capital team, contributing to initiatives that shape employee experience, learning and development, inclusion and diversity, and graduate programme design. Expect to work on real projects that influence how people grow, connect, and thrive at FirstRand.

Year 2: Rotational Experience Across Business Units

• In your second year, depending on your interests, you will have the opportunity to rotate across different aligned business units as well as other Human Capital divisions within the FirstRand Group, including RMB and FNB. These rotations are designed to deepen your exposure to strategic projects and broaden your understanding of how social sciences can drive business value across diverse contexts.

You can be a match if you are:

• Curious & courageous - you're driven by always wanting to know more and learn more and you're brave enough.
• Obsessed with mastery - you know what it takes to become good at what you do and are constantly pushing yourself to do it.
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• Socially aware and adaptable – able to understand people, culture, and change dynamics.
• Analytical and proactive – comfortable using insights to solve problems and add value.
• Interested in how risk and people intersect – aware that decisions impact both business and society.