Graduate Programmes at Standard Bank Group

Job Description

• Are you a recently qualified graduate with a passion for connecting with people and creating exceptional client experiences? If so, the PPB SB Private Eastern Cape Graduate Programme is your gateway to an exciting career at Standard Bank - where we are committed to helping you achieve your dreams. We’re looking for talented, driven individuals to join our Young Professionals environment.
• This is your chance to deepen your understanding of client relationship management within SB Private: Young Professionals, while working alongside industry experts.

Our programme offers:

• Exposure to relationship banking within the financial services sector.
• Rotational assignments that build cross-functional expertise.
• Active learning opportunities and practical applications guided by experienced coaches.
• The chance to present your insights and results to a wide range of stakeholders.

Your journey of growth starts here:

• Experience the power of learning through rotational assignments across multiple departments within SB Private. Each rotation is designed to give you hands-on exposure to different business functions within SB Private, helping you build skills, broaden your perspective, and accelerate your career.
• You’ll engage in face-to-face work immersions, guided by experienced leaders who will support you every step of the way. You will also gain practical experience, through online and classroom training to enhance your knowledge.
• Every rotation is an opportunity. Every challenge is a chance to grow. Your future starts now - embrace the journey!

Qualifications

Completed Undergraduate within 2 years or Postgraduate qualification (recently completed or completing in 2026):

• BCom Finance, Investment (General)

Additional Information

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be a South African citizen.
• Should you have work experience, it should not exceed 12 months.
• Full academic transcripts to be submitted with application for undergraduate and postgraduate studies.

Programme duration: 12 months

Application closing date: 30 June 2026

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Job Description

• Are you a recently qualified graduate with a passion for connecting with people and creating exceptional client experiences? If so, the PPB SB Private KwaZulu-Natal Graduate Programme is your gateway to an exciting career at Standard Bank - where we are committed to helping you achieve your dreams.
• We’re looking for talented, driven individuals to join our Young Professionals environment. This is your chance to deepen your understanding of client relationship management within SB Private: Young Professionals, while working alongside industry experts.

Our programme offers:

• Exposure to relationship banking within the financial services sector.
• Rotational assignments that build cross-functional expertise.
• Active learning opportunities and practical applications guided by experienced coaches.
• The chance to present your insights and results to a wide range of stakeholders.

Your journey of growth starts here:

• Experience the power of learning through rotational assignments across multiple departments within SB Private. Each rotation is designed to give you hands-on exposure to different business functions within SB Private, helping you build skills, broaden your perspective, and accelerate your career.
• You’ll engage in face-to-face work immersions, guided by experienced leaders who will support you every step of the way. You will also gain practical experience, through online and classroom training to enhance your knowledge.
• Every rotation is an opportunity. Every challenge is a chance to grow. Your future starts now - embrace the journey!

Qualifications

Completed Undergraduate within 2 years or Postgraduate qualification (recently completed or completing in 2026):

• BCom Finance, Investment (General)

Additional Information

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be a South African citizen.
• Should you have work experience, it should not exceed 12 months.
• Full academic transcripts to be submitted with application for undergraduate and postgraduate studies.

Programme duration: 12 months

Application closing date: 30 June 2026

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Job Description

• This graduate programme is designed to develop future Senior Solution Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) by immersing graduates in end-to-end client journey design, solution engineering, and delivery within Standard Bank’s Personal and Business Banking environment.
• Graduates will be exposed to how customer insights are translated into digital and process solutions that improve customer experience, operational efficiency, and commercial outcomes.
• Through structured rotations, mentoring, and hands-on delivery, graduates will gain practical exposure to customer journey analysis, solution design, risk governance, and performance optimisation, preparing them for progression into Solution SME and Solution Owner roles.

Key responsibilities:

During the programme, graduates will be exposed to and support the following activities:

• Understanding end-to-end client journeys, including as-is process and system landscapes.
• Analysing customer pain points, unmet needs, and emotional journeys using qualitative and quantitative data.
• Supporting the design of target-state customer journeys and minimum viable solutions (MVPs).
• Assisting with solution feasibility assessments across desirability, viability, and technical feasibility.
• Participating in rapid prototyping, testing and iteration of digital, and process solutions.
• Supporting business case development and tracking commercial outcomes (cost, revenue, and customer experience).
• Gaining exposure to risk, compliance, and governance processes supporting solution delivery.
• Assisting with solution testing, user acceptance, and performance monitoring.
• Collaborating with product, architecture, UX, engineering, and operations teams. 

Qualifications

Completed Undergraduate within 2 years or Postgraduate qualification (recently completed or completing in 2026):

• Information Technology or Computer Science
• Informatics / Information Systems
• Engineering (Industrial, Computer, Software)
• Business Science / Commerce with Information Systems, Analytics or Technology focus

Additional Information

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be a South African citizen.
• Should you have work experience, it should not exceed 12 months.
• Full academic transcripts to be submitted with application for undergraduate and postgraduate studies.

Programme duration: 18 months

Application closing date: 30 June 2026

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Job Description

Job Description

• The Provincial Enablement Graduate Programme within Standard Bank Connect is a structured development initiative focused on building capability in provincial enablement.
• The programme is designed to develop high-potential graduates who can effectively translate national strategy into consistent, high-quality execution at a branch level.
• Through this programme, graduates gain practical exposure to campaign delivery, training enablement, and sales readiness across provinces. The focus is on ensuring that frontline teams are well prepared, informed, and aligned to Standard Bank Connect product priorities and strategic objectives.

Role Purpose

• The purpose of the Graduate Specialist in Provincial Enablement is to support the planning, coordination, and execution of enablement initiatives across provinces. The role ensures that frontline teams are sales-ready, equipped with the necessary knowledge and aligned to national campaigns.
• Graduates will work closely with Provincial Enablement Specialists and Physical Sales and Distribution leadership to support campaign execution, training rollout, and sales performance tracking. The role also involves strengthening feedback loops between branches, provinces, and national Standard Bank Connect teams to drive continuous alignment and improvement.
• This graduate programme is developmental in nature and is designed to build core capability in enablement, analytics, and stakeholder management. It equips graduates to transition into specialist roles within Provincial Enablement, contributing to improved sales effectiveness and operational excellence across Standard Bank Connect.

Key responsibilities:

• Support the delivery and coordination of provincial enablement initiatives to ensure alignment between national strategy and branch-level execution.
• Assist Provincial Enablement Specialists in driving consistency and quality across frontline activities.
• Contribute to the planning and execution of national campaigns within provinces, ensuring effective localisation, and adoption.
• Support campaign readiness by ensuring that frontline teams have access to the required tools, communication, and guidance.
• Coordinate training rollout across provinces, including scheduling, communication, and logistics.
• Monitor and track training adoption to ensure that frontline teams are adequately equipped with product knowledge and sales capability.
• Provide feedback on training effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
• Support the preparation of sales and performance reports at a provincial level.
• Analyse performance trends to identify gaps, opportunities, and areas requiring targeted intervention. 
• Contribute insights that support sales effectiveness and improved business outcomes.
• Oversee Provincial and national stakeholder coordination.
• Collaborate with provincial teams, national enablement, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure alignment, and effective execution.
• Facilitate communication and feedback loops between branches, provinces, and national teams.
• Support stakeholder engagement activities to drive collaboration and shared accountability.

Qualifications

Completed Undergraduate within 2 years or Postgraduate qualification (recently completed or completing in 2026):

Commerce or business-related degree: 

• Economics
• Business Management
• Marketing and Communications
• Information Systems

Additional Information

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be a South African citizen.
• Should you have work experience, it should not exceed 12 months.
• Full academic transcripts to be submitted with application for undergraduate and postgraduate studies.

Programme duration: 12 months

Application closing date: 30 June 2026

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Job Description

• The Data Analytics Graduate Programme within Standard Bank Connect is a structured development initiative designed to equip high-potential graduates with hands-on experience in identifying, analysing and preventing revenue leakage within the organisation.
• Anchored in the Revenue Assurance team, the programme provides exposure to the critical financial and operational processes that underpin accurate billing, strong data integrity, and sustainable financial performance.
• Through immersive engagement with billing systems, advanced data analysis tools, and cross-functional business processes, graduates develop a comprehensive understanding of how revenue flows across the business. The programme places a strong emphasis on the design and application of effective controls to safeguard revenue while ensuring alignment with internal governance standards and regulatory requirements.
• The primary objective of the programme is to build future-ready capabilities in revenue assurance. Graduates participate in real operational scenarios that include data reconciliation, anomaly detection, financial validation, and process optimisation. This practical experience cultivates strong analytical capability, attention to detail, and commercial acumen.
• Graduates work closely with the Standard Bank Connect Revenue Assurance team to support the integrity of customer usage, charging, billing, and reporting processes. This collaboration reinforces operational transparency, accuracy, and alignment to broader organisational objectives.
• Overall, the programme is designed to accelerate the transition from academic learning to professional impact, positioning graduates to contribute meaningfully to financial governance, operational excellence, and long-term business sustainability within Standard Bank Connect.

Key responsibilities:

Data Engineering and Warehouse Development:

• Design and build scalable data warehouse solutions by integrating data from multiple internal and external sources.
• Develop and maintain data pipelines within the SQL Server environment to ensure reliable and efficient data flow.
• Automate data ingestion and processing using stored procedures, ETL frameworks, Control M and other automation tools.
• Optimise data structures by implementing pre-aggregation and summarisation techniques to enhance reporting performance.
• Perform rigorous data cleansing, validation, and quality assurance to ensure accuracy, completeness, and integrity of datasets.
• Support ongoing data warehouse operations, ensuring stability, performance, and continuous improvement of data processes.

Data Extraction and Business Insights:

• Automate recurring data requests to improve efficiency and ensure timely delivery of insights to business stakeholders.
• Integrate and enrich MVNO data with the Standard Bank Group Enterprise Information Warehouse within the Teradata environment.
• Extract and prepare data for month-end reporting cycles, ensuring consistency and alignment with business requirements.
• Translate complex datasets into actionable insights that inform strategic decision-making and business performance.
• Consolidate data from multiple sources to develop a comprehensive 360-degree view of customer portfolios.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to understand data needs and deliver high-value analytical outputs.

Data Security and Integrity:

• Log and track system issues, incidents, and data-related queries in a structured and timely manner to ensure visibility and resolution.
• Proactively identify opportunities to enhance data quality, integrity, and data protection practices across systems and processes.
• Take ownership of issues by demonstrating accountability, conducting root cause analysis and implementing effective, and sustainable solutions.
• Support the enforcement of access controls to ensure that data is only available to authorised users in line with governance and compliance requirements.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and exercise sound judgement when handling sensitive and regulated information.

Data Validation and Analytics:

• Ensure the completeness, accuracy, and consistency of data across systems through structured validation processes.
• Perform detailed data validation to confirm alignment with functional specifications, business rules, and governance standards.
• Proactively generate trend analyses and data-driven insights to support decision-making and identify emerging risks or opportunities.
• Respond to stakeholder requests with high quality analytical outputs that are both accurate and actionable.

Reporting and dashboard development:

• Develop structured, governance-aligned reports and transition these into efficient and scalable business intelligence tools.
• Design and build insightful reports and interactive dashboards using tools such as Power BI and Microsoft Excel.
• Support the migration of functional area management information systems towards an optimised, integrated reporting environment.
• Produce and maintain performance scorecards aligned to functional objectives and key business metrics.
• Prepare clear and impactful presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint to communicate insights to stakeholders.

Qualifications

Completed Undergraduate within 2 years or Postgraduate qualification (recently completed or completing in 2026):

• Information Management
• Statistics
• Mathematics
• BSc Computer Science
• Data Science
• Accounting
• Finance
• Economics
• Informatics

Additional Information

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be a South African citizen.
• Should you have work experience, it should not exceed 12 months.
• Full academic transcripts to be submitted with application for undergraduate and postgraduate studies.

Programme duration: 12 months

Application closing date: 30 June 2026

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Job Description

• The Revenue Assurance Graduate Programme within Standard Bank Connect is designed to provide high-potential graduates with hands-on experience in identifying, analysing, and preventing revenue leakage within the organisation. Anchored within the Revenue Assurance team, the programme introduces participants to the critical financial and operational processes that enable accurate billing, strong data integrity, and sustainable financial performance.
• Through structured and practical exposure to billing systems, advanced data analysis tools, and cross-functional workflows, graduates develop a comprehensive understanding of how revenue flows across the business. The programme emphasises the importance of effective controls and governance frameworks in safeguarding revenue and ensuring alignment with internal standards and regulatory requirements.
• The purpose of the programme is to develop strong foundational and future-ready capabilities in revenue assurance. Graduates engage in real operational scenarios, including data reconciliation, anomaly detection, financial validation, and process optimisation. This immersive experience equips participants with the analytical, technical, and commercial skills required to contribute meaningfully in a complex business environment.
• Graduates will work closely with the Standard Bank Connect Revenue Assurance team to support the integrity of customer usage, charging, billing, and reporting processes. This collaboration ensures that business operations remain accurate, transparent, and aligned to organisational objectives.
• Overall, the programme is designed to accelerate the transition from academic learning to professional impact, positioning graduates to contribute to financial governance, operational excellence, and long-term business sustainability within Standard Bank Connect.

Key responsibilities:

Data Analysis and Reporting:

• Collect, cleanse, and analyse large and complex data sets related to billing, invoicing, and customer usage.
• Identify anomalies, discrepancies, and potential revenue risks through structured analysis.
• Prepare-high quality weekly and monthly revenue assurance reports that support business insights and decision-making.

Billing and Usage Validation:

• Validate system-generated billing outputs against actual customer usage, and transactional data.
• Support reconciliation processes across subscriber accounts, product usage, and transaction logs.
• Contribute to ensuring accurate charging and the minimisation of revenue leakage.

Process Monitoring and Continuous Improvement:

• Monitor key revenue assurance processes including provisioning, rating, and billing to ensure operational integrity.
• Identify process gaps, inefficiencies, and control weaknesses and recommend practical improvements.
• Support the design and implementation of preventative controls to mitigate future revenue leakage risks.

Cross Functional Collaboration:

• Partner with finance, technology, billing, and customer support teams to resolve discrepancies and enhance processes.
• Support the investigation and resolution of customer queries and complaints related to billing and charges.
• Participate in cross-functional forums to understand operational challenges and revenue-impacting issues.

System Testing and Validation:

• Support the testing of new billing system functionalities and configuration changes.
• Validate system updates to ensure accuracy and minimise revenue risk prior to implementation.
• Identify and escalate potential risks associated with system changes, enhancements, or migrations.

Compliance and Audit Support:

• Assist with internal and external audit activities related to revenue assurance.
• Maintain accurate and complete documentation to support audit requirements and governance standards.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls, policies, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Revenue Leakage Identification and Prevention:

• Analyse data to identify patterns, trends, and root causes of unbilled or lost revenue.
• Work collaboratively with the Revenue Assurance team to implement recovery and prevention measures.
• Contribute to strengthening the control environment and improving revenue protection mechanisms.

Research, Innovation and Ad hoc Delivery:

• Conduct research on emerging revenue assurance practices, tools, and methodologies.
• Prepare clear and professional presentations and insight summaries for stakeholders and management.
• Support strategic initiatives focused on automation, advanced analytics, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Completed Undergraduate within 2 years or Postgraduate qualification (recently completed or completing in 2026):

• Information Management
• Statistics
• Mathematics
• BSc Computer Science
• Data Science
• Accounting
• Finance
• Economics

Additional Information

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be a South African citizen.
• Should you have work experience, it should not exceed 12 months.
• Full academic transcripts to be submitted with application for undergraduate and postgraduate studies.

Programme duration: 12 months

Application closing date: 30 June 2026

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Job Description

• Are you a recently qualified graduate with a passion for connecting with people and creating exceptional client experiences? If so, the PPB SB Private Western Cape Graduate Programme is your gateway to an exciting career at Standard Bank - where we are committed to helping you achieve your dreams. We’re looking for talented, driven individuals to join our Young Professionals environment.
• This is your chance to deepen your understanding of client relationship management within SB Private: Young Professionals, while working alongside industry experts.

Our programme offers:

• Exposure to relationship banking within the financial services sector.
• Rotational assignments that build cross-functional expertise.
• Active learning opportunities and practical applications guided by experienced coaches.
• The chance to present your insights and results to a wide range of stakeholders.

Your journey of growth starts here:

• Experience the power of learning through rotational assignments across multiple departments within SB Private. Each rotation is designed to give you hands-on exposure to different business functions within SB Private, helping you build skills, broaden your perspective, and accelerate your career.
• You’ll engage in face-to-face work immersions, guided by experienced leaders who will support you every step of the way. You will also gain practical experience through online and classroom training to enhance your knowledge.
• Every rotation is an opportunity. Every challenge is a chance to grow. Your future starts now - embrace the journey!

Qualifications

Completed Undergraduate within 2 years or Postgraduate qualification (recently completed or completing in 2026):

• BCom (General), Financial Management

Additional Information

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be a South African citizen.
• Should you have work experience, it should not exceed 12 months.
• Full academic transcripts to be submitted with application for undergraduate and postgraduate studies.

Programme duration: 12 months

Application closing date: 30 June 2026

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Job Description

• Are you a recently qualified graduate with a passion for connecting with people and creating exceptional client experiences? If so, the PPB SA SB Private Young Professionals Gauteng Graduate Programme is your gateway to an exciting career at Standard Bank - where we are committed to helping you achieve your dreams. We’re looking for talented, driven individuals to join our Young Professionals environment across the country.
• This is your chance to deepen your understanding of client relationship management within SB Private: Young Professionals, while working alongside industry experts.

Our programme offers:

• Exposure to relationship banking within the financial services sector.
• Rotational assignments that build cross-functional expertise.
• Active learning opportunities and practical applications guided by experienced coaches.
• The chance to present your insights and results to a wide range of stakeholders.

Key responsibilities:

Your journey of growth starts here:

• Experience the power of learning through rotational assignments across multiple departments within SB Private. Each rotation is designed to give you hands-on exposure to different business functions within SB Private, helping you build skills, broaden your perspective, and accelerate your career.
• You’ll engage in face-to-face work immersions, guided by experienced leaders who will support you every step of the way. You will also gain practical experience, through online and classroom training to enhance your knowledge.
• Every rotation is an opportunity. Every challenge is a chance to grow. Your future starts now - embrace the journey!

Qualifications

Completed Undergraduate within 2 years or Postgraduate qualification (recently completed or completing in 2026):

• BCom Finance, Investment (General)

Additional Information

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be a South African citizen.
• Should you have work experience, it should not exceed 12 months.
• Full academic transcripts to be submitted with application for undergraduate and postgraduate studies.

Programme duration: 12 months

Application closing date: 30 June 2026

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Job Description

• The Graduate Programme within the Standard Bank Connect Operations teams is designed to build strong technical, analytical, and operational capability in billing and MVNO.
• The programme equips graduates with technical billing expertise, enabling them to manage billing systems, process customer usage data, and ensure accurate and efficient invoicing for mobile services. A key focus is on strengthening revenue accuracy and assurance by developing the ability to identify discrepancies, prevent revenue leakage, and support overall financial integrity within the MVNO environment.
• Graduates will gain a comprehensive understanding of MVNO operations, including the partnership model with network providers, product structures, and customer billing frameworks. Through practical exposure, the programme develops advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, enabling graduates to interpret complex billing data, resolve discrepancies, and improve processes through data-driven decision making.
• The programme also supports customer experience excellence by emphasising the importance of accurate and transparent billing, which strengthens customer trust and reduces disputes.
• Overall, the programme is designed to build a pipeline of future leaders within Standard Bank Connect by preparing graduates for long-term roles in Billing, Finance, and Telecommunications Operations, supported by structured development, mentorship, and ongoing performance feedback.

Key responsibilities:

Billing Operations Support:

• Assist in the execution of end-to-end billing process for MVNO (Subscription, Device, and once-off charges).
• Support the generation, validation, and distribution of customer invoices.
• Monitor billing cycles to ensure timely and accurate processing.

Usage Data Management:

• Collect, validate, and process usage records (Call Detail Records – CDRs).
• Ensure data integrity between network usage systems and billing platforms.
• Identify and escalate data inconsistencies or processing errors.

Revenue Assurance:

• Support activities to detect and prevent revenue leakage.
• Perform reconciliations between billing systems (single view) and financial records.
• Assist in audits and compliance checks related to billing accuracy.

Billing Systems and Tools:

• Work with billing platforms and support systems to maintain accurate configurations (pricing, tariffs, bundles).
• Assist in system testing for new products, pricing updates and system upgrades.

Customer Account Support:

• Investigate and resolve billing queries and disputes in collaboration with customer service teams.

Reporting and Analytics:

• Prepare regular billing and revenue reports.
• Analyse billing data to identify trends, anomalies, and improvement opportunity.
• Support decision-making with data-driven insights.

Cross functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with IT, Finance, Product and Customer Experience teams.
• Support the launch of new products and services by ensuring billing readiness.

Compliance and Governance:

• Ensure billing processes comply with regulatory requirements and bank’s policies.
• Maintain proper documentation of billing procedures and controls.

Continuous Learning and Development:

• Participate in training programmes related to telecom billing, MVNO systems.
• Stay up to date on industry trends, technologies, and regulatory changes.
• Contribute to innovation and process optimisation initiatives.

Qualifications

Completed Undergraduate within 2 years or Postgraduate qualification (recently completed or completing in 2026):

• Information Management
• Statistics
• Mathematics
• BSc Computer Science
• Data Science
• Accounting
• Finance
• Economics

Additional Information

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be a South African citizen.
• Should you have work experience, it should not exceed 12 months.
• Full academic transcripts to be submitted with application for undergraduate and postgraduate studies.

Programme duration: 12 months

Application closing date: 30 June 2026

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Job Description

• Are you a recently qualified graduate with a passion for connecting with people and creating exceptional client experiences? If so, the PPB SB Private Western Cape Graduate Programme is your gateway to an exciting career at Standard Bank - where we are committed to helping you achieve your dreams. We’re looking for talented, driven individuals to join our Young Professionals environment.
• This is your chance to deepen your understanding of client relationship management within SB Private: Young Professionals, while working alongside industry experts.

Our programme offers:

• Exposure to relationship banking within the financial services sector.
• Rotational assignments that build cross-functional expertise.
• Active learning opportunities and practical applications guided by experienced coaches.
• The chance to present your insights and results to a wide range of stakeholders.

Your journey of growth starts here:

• Experience the power of learning through rotational assignments across multiple departments within SB Private. Each rotation is designed to give you hands-on exposure to different business functions within SB Private, helping you build skills, broaden your perspective, and accelerate your career.
• You’ll engage in face-to-face work immersions, guided by experienced leaders who will support you every step of the way. You will also gain practical experience, through online and classroom training to enhance your knowledge.
• Every rotation is an opportunity. Every challenge is a chance to grow. Your future starts now - embrace the journey!

Qualifications

Completed Undergraduate within 2 years or Postgraduate qualification (recently completed or completing in 2026):

• BCom Finance, Investment (General)

Additional Information

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be a South African citizen.
• Should you have work experience, it should not exceed 12 months.
• Full academic transcripts to be submitted with application for undergraduate and postgraduate studies.

Programme duration: 12 months

Application closing date: 30 June 2026

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Job Description

• The Everyday Banking and Lending Operational Excellence Graduate Programme is a structured development journey designed to build future‑ready professionals capable of driving innovation, process improvement, and re‑engineering across everyday banking and lending operations.
• The programme provides graduates with hands‑on exposure to process analysis and the opportunity to own and deliver value‑adding projects that support key business objectives.
• This experience is reinforced through a combination of on‑the‑job learning, formal training and structured mentorship. Ultimately, the programme supports the organisation’s commitment to delivering reliable, efficient, and customer‑centric solutions.

Key responsibilities:

• Analyse end‑to‑end everyday banking and lending processes to identify inefficiencies and improvement opportunities.
• Learn to design and develop automation and/or AI‑enabled solutions using digital technologies such as Microsoft Power Automate, AI Builder, AWS, and Python.
• Build data‑driven solutions and insights to support decision‑making, performance tracking and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional stakeholders across operations, risk, technology, and business teams to implement sustainable process improvements.
• Graduates must show the aptitude and motivation to develop technical skills as part of the programme.

Qualifications

Postgraduate qualification (recently completed or completing in 2026):

STEM related fields:

• Chemical/Civil Engineering
• Information Systems or Information Technology
• Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics or Analytics
• Exposure to one or more programming or automation languages such as Python, SQL, R, is advantageous
• Familiarity with automation or low‑code platforms (e.g. Microsoft Power Automate) and an interest in AI or data‑driven solutions will be beneficial
• Candidates should demonstrate logical thinking, problem‑solving ability, and a willingness to continuously learn new digital and automation technologies

Additional Information

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be a South African citizen.
• Should you have work experience, it should not exceed 12 months.
• Full academic transcripts to be submitted with application for undergraduate and postgraduate studies.

Programme duration: 24 months

Application closing date: 30 June 2026

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Job Description

• Our Business Solutioning segment provides broad-based client solutions to a wide spectrum of small, medium, and large enterprises. Our support extends across various sectors, providing our clients with deep sector knowledge and solutioning expertise.
• We have partnered with businesses for over 160 years, and it is our approach to client relationships that truly distinguishes us, encapsulated by the phrase ‘partnering for growth’.  
• The Business Solutioning Graduate Programme seeks to foster the minds and passion of young South Africans in driving the growth of our businesses, thereby making a significant contribution to our country’s economy.
• Through this programme, you will be exposed to our various sectors and industries, client relationship principles, and using analytical capabilities to better partner with our clients for their growth.   

Why join Standard Bank? 

• Comprehensive Training – Receive in-depth training from industry experts to build a solid foundation in credit risk. 
• Professional Development – Access mentorship, networking opportunities, and resources to support your growth. 
• Real-World Projects – Work on projects that have a tangible impact, helping you apply your knowledge and skills.  
• Career Pathways – Our programme opens doors to a rewarding career at Standard Bank.  

Take the next step in your career journey with us and be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence.

Key responsibilities: 

• Provide financial, analytical, and modelling support across multiple portfolios, contributing to sound decision‑making. 
• Develop, maintain, and enhance financial models to assess product performance, profitability, pricing impacts, cost drivers, and long‑term value across assigned portfolios. 
• Perform detailed product economics analysis, including revenue, margin, volume, and cost trends, to support strategic and operational business requirements. 
• Support portfolios by delivering timely, accurate analysis and insights, ensuring adequate coverage despite resource constraints within the team. 
• Assist in the preparation of business cases, forecasts, and scenario analyses to evaluate strategic initiatives, portfolio changes, and investment decisions. 
• Provide management reporting and insights to senior stakeholders, highlighting key financial outcomes, risks, and opportunities. 
• Support pricing reviews and optimisation initiatives through robust financial and sensitivity analysis. 
• Collaborate closely with product, finance, risk, and business teams to ensure product performance aligns with financial objectives. 
• Contribute to budgeting, planning, and performance tracking processes for portfolios. 
• Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and governance across all financial and analytical outputs. 
• Assist in identifying and implementing process efficiencies and analytical improvements to manage workload effectively within a constrained resourcing environment. 
• Provide continuity and resilience within the team by ensuring well-documented models, analyses, and reporting, mitigating the impact of resource capacity and availability challenges. 
• Build a deep understanding of the product landscape and portfolio dynamics, strengthening analytical support as portfolios continue to scale and contribute materially to financials. 

Qualifications

Postgraduate qualification (recently completed or completing in 2026): 

• Product Economics
• Finance
• Business

Postgraduate to be completed by 31 December 2026. 

Additional Information

Minimum requirements: 

• Must be a South African citizen. 
• Should you have work experience, it should not exceed 12 months.  
• Matric certificate to be submitted with application. 
• Full academic transcripts to be submitted with application for undergraduate and postgraduate studies. 

Programme duration: 12 months 
 
Application closing date: 30 June 2026 

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Job Description

• Are you ready to embark on an exciting career journey as a Risk professional in Business Risk within Business and Commercial Banking? Our BCB SA Coverage Risk Graduate Programme offers you the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic and fast-paced industry.
• The aim of our 18-month graduate programme is to equip you with the skills and experiences deemed necessary to set you up for becoming a skilled Risk Practitioner within the Business and Commercial Banking segment of Standard Bank, with guidance and support from Senior Executives and Managers who run the Risk Management portfolios.
• Through a series of rotations, you will learn how risk is managed in the bank and gain extensive experience in a wide range of areas within Business and Commercial Banking across South Africa.

Why join Standard Bank?

• Comprehensive Training – Receive in-depth training from industry experts to build a solid foundation in credit risk.
• Professional Development – Access mentorship, networking opportunities, and resources to support your growth.
• Real-World Projects – Work on projects that have a tangible impact, helping you apply your knowledge and skills.
• Career Pathways – Our programme opens doors to a rewarding career at Standard Bank.

Take the next step in your career journey with us and be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence.

Key responsibilities:

• Support the strategic management of the BCB risk governance function by proactively ensuring the regular review, updating, and assessment of the policy framework to align with Group Standards and Policies, as well as best practices relating to applicable legislative and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

Postgraduate qualification (recently completed or completing in 2026): 

BCom:

• Internal Auditing
• Accounting
• Risk Management

Postgraduate to be completed by 31 December 2026. 

Additional Information

Minimum requirements:

• Must be a South African citizen. 
• Should you have work experience, it should not exceed 12 months.  
• Matric certificate to be submitted with application. 
• Full academic transcripts to be submitted with application for undergraduate and postgraduate studies. 

Programme duration: 12 months 

Application closing date: 30 June 2026 

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Job Description

• To complete high quality reviews from planning to reporting and contribute to the global implementation of the Group Compliance Monitoring methodology and processes to ensure the Standard Bank Group and all legal entities are conducting business in accordance with relevant regulations, applicable codes of conduct and within best business practice and drive the development and implementation of a combined assurance approach across all Compliance Assurance Functions.

Qualifications

• Type of Qualification: First Degree in Internal Audit, Legal or Business Commerce 

Experience Required

Compliance Risk Management

Compliance

• 3-4 years - Experience in compliance monitoring, auditing or risk management within a financial services organisation. 
• Insurance background experience is preferred. 
• Strong knowledge of Insurance legislation is preferred( Insurance Act, Short and long term Insurance Act, Policy holder protection rules , FAIS etc.) 
• Strong stakeholder management experience. 
• Good reporting and analytical skills required.  

Additional Information

Behavioural Competencies:

• Adopting Practical Approaches
• Articulating Information
• Checking Things
• Exploring Possibilities
• Generating Ideas
• Interacting with People
• Interpreting Data
• Making Decisions
• Providing Insights
• Team Working
• Thinking Positively
• Upholding Standards

Technical Competencies:

• Compliance
• Financial Industry Regulatory Framework
• Legal Compliance
• Promote Good Governance, Risk & Control
• Risk Management
• Strategic Planning and Reporting