Recruitments at Standard Bank Group

Job Description

• The role supports the scalable growth of traditional and non‑traditional trade solutions across BCB markets by providing structured support, managing day‑to‑day operational delivery, and ensuring a consistent client experience with external partners.
• It also performs a core Business Enablement function by streamlining processes, removing executional barriers, and equipping commercial and market teams with the tools and insights needed to drive sustained performance.
• BCB Enablement graduates get exposure to mentoring and coaching, in addition to personal development. The programme aims to attract talent with strong technical knowledge who can become thought leaders and trusted advisors. The programme combines theoretical learning and practical experience.

By the end of the programme, you will have gained exposure to and developed skills in:

• Support the rollout and daily coordination of trade solutions across BCB markets, working closely with country teams.
• Assist with day‑to‑day operational tasks to help maintain a consistent and positive client experience with external partners.
• Contribute to process improvements by helping identify execution challenges and supporting basic Business Enablement activities.
• Help prepare tools, insights, and documentation that assist commercial and market teams in delivering strong business outcomes.

Qualifications

Final year undergraduate OR honours OR masters degree (completed or currently completing in 2026) in:

• Behavioural science

Additional Information

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Must be a South African citizen
• Must be under 30 years of age
• No more than two years’ work experience
• Minimum of 65% average over all years of study

KEY SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

• Working collaboratively with others
• Resilience
• Creative problem solving and considered decision making
• Curiosity and willingness to learn
• Positive attitude and self confidence
• Business acumen

Application closing date: 30 June 2026

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Job Description

• BCB Operations graduates get to be part of a world class operations journey. Graduates get exposure to mentoring and coaching in addition to personal development, and work on exciting initiatives such as project management focusing on Automation, use of AI to transform business, digitisation, operational excellence, and process improvement.
• The programme aims to attract talent with strong technical knowledge who can become thought leaders and trusted advisors. The programme combines theoretical learning and practical experience.

By the end of the programme, you will have gained exposure to and developed skills in:

• Automating and digitising operational processes.
• Improving and refining processes within Business and Commercial Banking to enhance efficiency and quality.
• Analysing data and providing insights into process performance and identify inefficiencies for enhanced client experience.
• Keeping abreast on operational excellence trends.
• Proving reporting and insights to inform business decisions.

Qualifications

Final year undergraduate OR honours OR masters degree (completed or currently completing in 2026) in:

• Automation
• Digitisation
• Process Improvement and Analytics
• Data Analytics 

Additional Information

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Must be a South African citizen
• Must be under 30 years of age
• No more than two years’ work experience
• Minimum of 65% average over all years of study

KEY SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

• Working collaboratively with others
• Resilience
• Creative problem solving and considered decision making
• Curiosity and willingness to learn
• Positive attitude and self confidence
• Business acumen

Application closing date: 30 June 2026

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Job Description

• BCB Technology graduates get to embark on an exciting technology learning journey. The programme provides practical exposure, on-the-job learning, coaching and mentoring and a bespoke learning and development plan to set you up for success and integrate into the world of work. Graduates are exposed to various technologies including, Cloud, Web, Digital, and Automation on various banking platforms and channels.
• The programme aims to attract talent with strong technical knowledge who can become thought leaders and trusted advisors. The programme combines theoretical learning and practical experience.

By the end of the programme, you will have gained exposure to and developed skills in:

• Working within technology teams to build, deliver, and maintain technology solutions based on business requirements
• Learning and applying analysis, software development, data analytics, and testing skills
• Participating in meetings and workshops
• Keeping abreast on technology trends
• Producing ad-hoc reporting, insights, and analytics to inform business decisions

Qualifications

Final year undergraduate OR honours OR masters degree (completed or currently completing in 2026) in:

• B Com Information Systems
• BSc Computer Science
• Software Engineering 
• Electrical Engineering
• Electronic Engineering
• Robotics/Mechatronics

Additional Information

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Must be a South African citizen
• Must be under 30 years of age
• No more than two years’ work experience
• Minimum of 65% average over all years of study

KEY SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

• Working collaboratively with others
• Resilience
• Creative problem solving and considered decision making
• Curiosity and willingness to learn
• Positive attitude and self confidence
• Business acumen

Application closing date: 30 June 2026

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Job Description

• To lead the Insurance Insights function, develop, analyse and manage business reports, data models and algorithms in an accurate and timely manner to enable strategic and operational decision making.

Qualifications

• Type of Qualification: First Degree
• Field of Study: Business Commerce, Finance and Accounting, Analytics

Experience Required 

• 5-7 years 
• Proven experience leading insights, analytics, or data science initiatives in a complex business environment, with the ability to translate data into clear, actionable insights for senior stakeholders.
• Strong capability in building analytical, statistical, and machine‑learning models to solve real business problems, supported by a solid background in exploratory analysis and predictive techniques.
• Hands‑on experience working with large, complex, and mixed data sources (both structured and unstructured), shaping these into reliable, reusable datasets that support decision‑making.
• Strong data engineering and automation skills, with experience designing and overseeing end‑to‑end analytics processes from data ingestion and transformation through to insight delivery and operational reporting. 
• Demonstrated proficiency in Python, SQL, and Spark, experience working in Hadoop or distributed data environments, and comfort operating in production systems using SSH, command‑line tools, and scheduled workflows (Cron).
• A solid understanding of modern data platforms and architectures, and experience partnering with engineering and technology teams to ensure analytics solutions are robust, scalable, and production‑ready.

Additional Information

Behavioural Competencies:

• Articulating Information
• Challenging Ideas
• Checking Things
• Convincing People
• Developing Expertise
• Developing Strategies
• Embracing Change
• Empowering Individuals
• Establishing Rapport
• Exploring Possibilities
• Generating Ideas
• Interpreting Data
• Making Decisions
• Seizing Opportunities
• Showing Composure
• Upholding Standards

Technical Competencies:

• Analysing Insurable Risk
• Business Development
• Business Intelligence
• Client Relationship Management
• Collaboration
• Compliance
• Continuous Improvement
• Creative Problem Solving
• Data Analytics & Visualization
• Data Compliance
• Data Measurement
• Data Quality
• Economic Research
• Information Management
• Knowledge Management
• Performance Benchmarking
• Policy Development
• Product and Services Knowledge
• Research
• Risk Awareness
• Risk Identification
• Risk Management
• Scenario Development
• Strategic Alignment & Execution
• Strategic Planning and Reporting

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Job Description

• To deliver specialist technical expertise, leadership across the full solution lifecycle to direct the scope, design, quality and refactoring of complex software applications, systems and integration services, against required standards and timelines using technologies such as Java, SQL and AWS.
• To guide teams in the assessment and selection of suitable technologies/approaches, and lead the quality of end-to-end solutions, Engineering artifacts to deliver Engineering excellence and mentor other engineers.

Qualifications

• Field of Study: Information Technology
• Type of Qualification: Post Graduate Degree

Experience Required

Software Engineering

• Technology
• 8-10 years
• Broad experience in translating business and functional requirements into technical specifications and developing the programming code to create the solutions.
• 10+ years of experience in multiple technological fields, including solution architecture, with at least 5 years at a technical team lead level. Deep and broad experience required in multiple areas of technology (comb-shaped engineer). It is imperative to have experience in large, transformational projects, and the agile way of work.

Additional Information

Behavioural Competencies:

• Articulating Information
• Developing Expertise
• Developing Strategies
• Empowering Individuals
• Exploring Possibilities

Technical Competencies:

• Agile Engineering
• API Engineering
• Engineering Leadership & Methods
• Systems & Platform Expertise
• Reliability, Security & Resilience
• Innovation & Design Thinking

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Job Description

• To provide a virtual/ branch-based sales and service function by adding value to small businesses requiring financial and non-financial (e.g., platform business) solutions, which enables customers to pursue their ambitions, allowing them to stimulate and contribute to the South African economy.

Qualifications

• Type of Qualification: First Degree
• Field of Study: Business Commerce

Experience Required

• 3-4 years Previous experience within the Personal/Consumer banking environment as a Customer Consultant/Personal Banker and/or Enquiries Officer is preferable
• Relationship Banking (Client Coverage)
• Business & Commercial Banking

Additional Information

Behavioural Competencies:

• Articulating Information
• Conveying Self-Confidence
• Convincing People
• Developing Strategies
• Empowering Individuals

Technical Competencies:

• Active Listening
• Organization Change Management
• Risk Identification
• Risk Management
• Risk Reporting

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Job Description

• To provide a virtual/ branch-based sales and service function by adding value to small businesses requiring financial and non-financial (e.g., platform business) solutions, which enables customers to pursue their ambitions, allowing them to stimulate and contribute to the South African economy.

Qualifications

• Type of Qualification: First Degree
• Field of Study: Business Commerce

Experience Required

• 3-4 years Previous experience within the Personal/Consumer banking environment as a Customer Consultant/Personal Banker and/or Enquiries Officer is preferable
• Relationship Banking (Client Coverage)
• Business & Commercial Banking

Additional Information

Behavioural Competencies:

• Articulating Information
• Conveying Self-Confidence
• Convincing People
• Developing Strategies
• Empowering Individuals

Technical Competencies:

• Active Listening
• Organization Change Management
• Risk Identification
• Risk Management
• Risk Reporting

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Job Description

• To lead the development, maintenance and implementation of the Group Anti-Financial Crime governance, reporting, information management, training and communications framework pertaining to financial crime  risk matters as they relate to the Group.
• To ensure that good governance is applied to avoid operational losses, fines, penalties or reputational damage to the organisation. To contribute to and guide the development of the Group Anti‑Financial Crime strategy, in line with Group strategy, Group Compliance priorities, business segment strategic developments, and international best practice.

Qualifications

• Degree in Legal, Risk Management or related 
• Post Graduate Degree in Legal or Risk Management or related is preferred 

Experience Required

Compliance Risk Management

• Compliance
• 8-10 years - The role requires significant experience in the integration of data and information from multiple sources in order to complete and collate Compliance Risk Management reports for the use of senior executives, relevant governance committees and regulators. 
• 5-7 years - Generic business management experience is required specifically in the development of presentations, administration of governance documentation and performance of end-to-end company secretarial duties.

Additional Information

Behavioural Competencies:

• Articulating Information
• Checking Things
• Developing Expertise
• Establishing Rapport
• Exploring Possibilities
• Interacting with People
• Interpreting Data
• Making Decisions
• Managing Tasks
• Meeting Timescales
• Taking Action
• Upholding Standards

Technical Competencies:

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

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Job Description

• We are looking for a technically strong, AI‑enabled Learning Experience Designer to help modernise how Compliance Learning is designed, built, and maintained.
• This role sits within a learning team but is not a traditional learning designer position. The focus is on building AI and automation solutions, using Microsoft Copilot, Power Automate, Power Apps, and related tools, to create efficiencies across the ADDIE lifecycle, with appropriate human oversight and governance.
• You will help shift Compliance Learning from manual, course‑centric processes to an AI‑assisted, agile, maintenance‑ready delivery model, aligned to the CCB Design & Development Strategy. 

What you will do: 

• Design and build AI‑assisted workflows to support learning analysis, storyboarding, script drafting, quality assurance, and update impact mapping.
• Develop Power Automate flows (approvals, routing, notifications, tracking) to reduce manual effort.
• Create Copilot/Copilot Studio agents and structured prompt frameworks to assist the learning team, without replacing professional judgement.
• Build simple Power Apps, dashboards, and basic reporting tools to support visibility, governance, and decision‑making.
• Embed human‑in‑the‑loop controls, versioning, and auditability into all solutions.
• Partner within the CCB team to translate real delivery pain points into practical, scalable tools.

Qualifications

• Type of Qualification: First Degree
• Field of Study: Social Sciences or Information Technology 

Experience Required

Learning

People & Culture

• 5-7 years - Demonstrated workplace experience within the area of specialisation with evidence of contribution to the P&C practice.
• 1-3 years - Demonstrated experience working with Generative AI tools (MS Co Pilot, PowerApps etc.) and using prompt engineering techniques to deliver learning solutions

Additional Information

Behavioural Competencies:

• Articulating Information
• Checking Things
• Developing Expertise
• Embracing Change
• Establishing Rapport
• Examining Information
• Following Procedures
• Managing Tasks
• Meeting Timescales
• Providing Insights
• Team Working
• Upholding Standards

Technical Competencies:

• Decision Making
• Learning Technology
• Solution Delivery
• Solution Design and Development
• Teaming
• Workforce Insights

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Job Description

• You will join the FinOps capability within PPB Technology South Africa, supporting business units and geographies across the Standard Bank Group. FinOps play a critical role in enabling financial accountability, cost transparency and value optimization across our technology and cloud environments.
• This role is suited to an early career professional with strong academic foundations, an interest in technology and data, and the ability to translate information into meaningful business insights. While this is a junior role, you will work on real FinOps initiatives and contribute directly to how the business manages and optimizes its technology spend

By the end of the programme, you will have gained exposure to and developed skills in:

• Apply FinOps principles to support cost transparency, optimisation and value management across technology platforms
• Analyze cloud and technology usage data to identify trends, variances and optimisation opportunities
• Support the preparation of reports, dashboards and insights that enable data driven financial and operational decisions
• Work with engineering, finance, product and business teams to improve awareness and accountability of technology consumption
• Assist with usage and rate optimization activities across public cloud, data platforms, GenAI initiatives, and on-premises environments
• Use tools such as Power BI and cloud native services to visualize and interpret cost and usage data
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of FinOps processes, controls and practices, including automation and GenAI use cases
• Develop an understanding of how technology investment translates into business value

Qualifications

You will have completed (or be completing in 2026) a postgraduate qualification in one of the following (or a related discipline):

• Information Technology or Computer Science
• Data Science / Data Analytics
• Artificial Intelligence / GenAI
• Business or Commerce (with strong quantitative, analytics, or technology focus)

Additional Information

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Must be a South African citizen.
• Must be under 30 years of age.
• No more than two years’ work experience
• Minimum of 65% average over all years of study

KEY SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving ability
• Interest in technology, data and financial decision-making
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross functional teams
• Curiosity and willingness to learn new concepts and tools
• Good attention to detail and structured, logical thinking
• Resilience and adaptability in a fast-changing environment
• Professional confidence, accountability and a proactive mindset
• Foundational business and commercial awareness

Additional Notes

• Exposure to cloud concepts, data analytics or financial modelling through coursework, projects, or internships will be advantageous
• Training and mentorship will be provided to support development within the FinOps capability

Application closing date: 30 June 2026

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Job Description

• To lead and oversee National Fleet Leasing Operations across the Full Maintenance Rental (FMR) portfolio, ensuring effective end-to-end operational delivery, strong financial and risk controls, and consistent service excellence.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and governance requirements by maintaining up‑to‑date policies, conducting regular reviews and embedding a strong culture of accountability and control.
• Analyse operational data and performance trends to identify improvement opportunities, support strategic decision‑making and continuously enhance service delivery outcomes.
• Support business growth initiatives by enabling scalable operational processes, ensuring readiness for new client onboarding and contributing to the successful implementation of new products and services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree

Experience Required

• 8+ years' Experience in Fleet or Automotive operations
• 3–5 years managing Fleet operations

Additional Information

Behavioural Competencies:

• Convincing People
• Developing Expertise
• Embracing Change
• Empowering Individuals
• Interacting with People

Technical Competencies:

• Business Administration Skills
• Compliance
• Interpreting Financial Statements
• Planning, Forecasting and Budgeting
• Product Knowledge (Business Banking)

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Job Description

• Our Business Banking Coverage segment provides broad-based client solutions to a wide spectrum of small, medium and large enterprises. Our support extends across the 14 sectors in which we operate, 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 Banking Coverage SA 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:  

• To grow and retain a portfolio of high-value Premium and Growth Segment relationships through partnering for growth using an ecosystem mindset to proactively provide a high-end differentiated service with premium solutions that add value.  
• To support the Relationship Manager with the day-to-day administrative functions, portfolio management, entrenchment, and operational functions for an allocated portfolio.  
• To ensure that all compliance requirements within the portfolio are met and act as a central contact point for the client, providing sales and service fulfilment aligned to segment targets.  
• Is accountable for assisting Relationship Manager in the day-to-day execution of their credit portfolio.  

Qualifications

Postgraduate qualification (recently completed or completing in 2026): 

• BCom Accounting, Finance, Economics   
• BCom Agricultural Economics   
• BCom Economic Sciences with Agricultural Economics and Risk Management   
• BSc Agriculture: Agricultural Economic Analysis  

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. 
• Copies of qualifications 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

• Candidate should demonstrate strong expertise in leasing with a proven history of success
• New Business Acquisition is responsible for driving new business growth by securing clients for Standard Bank’s fleet management solutions.
• This role requires a strong hunter mindset, excellent networking capabilities, and a high closing ratio to successfully convert leads into long-term clients.
• Actively identify, target, and acquire new clients to expand the fleet management portfolio.
• Leverage industry connections and market insights to generate high-quality leads and uncover new business opportunities.
• Present and position fleet cards, managed maintenance, full maintenance leasing, and Standard Bank’s value added products to meet client needs.
• Develop and execute sales strategies to penetrate key markets and industries.
• Effectively convert leads into signed agreements through strong negotiation and deal-closing skills.
• Work closely with relationship managers and internal teams to ensure a seamless client acquisition process.
• Consistently achieve or exceed new business acquisition targets through proactive engagement and deal execution.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification

• Type of Qualification: First Degree
• Field of Study: Business Commerce

Experience Required

• 3-4 years Experience within the Fleet management industry.
• Experience in leasing.
• Experience in sales, service and deal making. 
• Experience in managing dealer relationships.
• Experience in Fleet Card, Full maintenance rental and management maintenance

Additional Information

Behavioural Competencies:

• Adopting Practical Approaches
• Convincing People
• Developing Strategies
• Exploring Possibilities
• Interacting with People

Technical Competencies:

• Asset Based Lending
• Financial Acumen
• Financial Industry Regulatory Framework
• Financial Management (Financial)
• Product and Services Knowledge

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Job Description

• Are you detail‑oriented, legally astute, and confident handling sensitive legal documentation?
• We are looking for a Regulatory Instructions Management Analyst to join our team and deliver high‑quality legal and administrative support within a regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Interpret, manage, and respond to legal documents, subpoenas, and requests from law enforcement agencies and legal firms
• Ensure strict adherence to prescribed legal timelines, proactively requesting extensions where necessary
• Engage professionally with investigating officers, court officials (including maintenance and divorce clerks), and key internal and external stakeholders
• Prepare accurate, high‑quality document packs that meet quality standards with minimal or no revisions required
• Maintain full compliance with applicable legislative and regulatory requirements
• Participate in ongoing training to stay up to date with legal, regulatory, and functional framework changes

What we’re looking for:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Sound understanding of legal processes and documentation
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Ability to manage sensitive information with discretion and professionalism
• Strong time management skills and ability to meet strict deadlines

Qualifications

• Type of Qualification: National Certificate
• Field of Study: Internal Audit

Experience Required

• Group Anti Financial Crime
• Compliance
• 3-4 years
• Experience in bank processes, products and systems. Experience in dealing with different stakeholders at different levels both internal and external.
• 3-4 years
• Experience in the realm of Anti-Fraud, -Bribery, -Market Abuse, -Money Laundering and Combatting Financing of Terrorism Surveillance, Analytics and Investigation.

Additional Information

Behavioural Competencies:

• Adopting Practical Approaches
• Challenging Ideas
• Checking Things
• Examining Information
• Generating Ideas
• Interpreting Data
• Meeting Timescales
• Pursuing Goals
• Showing Composure
• Team Working
• Thinking Positively
• Upholding Standards

Technical Competencies:

• Compliance
• Financial Industry Regulatory Framework
• Fraud Detection and Management
• Legal Compliance
• Promote Good Governance, Risk & Control
• Risk Management

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Job Description

• To ensure the delivery of an integrated project and programme management function for Digital and Product initiatives for Personal and Private Banking across Group and countries.
• To lead and govern a portfolio of complex, strategic, multi disciplinary programmes, ensuring they deliver maximum business value within agreed scope, cost, quality, and time parameters.
• This includes strategic alignment, value tracking and embedding a consistent delivery framework across teams.

Qualifications

• Type of Qualification: Post Graduate Degree
• Field of Study: Business Commerce

Experience Required
Products

• Personal and Private Banking
• More than 10 years
• Project and programme management experience, including delivery of large‑scale digital transformation projects.
• Deep understanding of relevant project management tools and approaches to manage complex, multi-disciplinary projects and the flexibility to influence diverse and dynamic teams to deliver balanced and integrated solutions. Professional certifications (e.g., PMP, PgMP, Agile, SAFe) beneficial.

Additional Information

Behavioural Competencies:

• Adopting Practical Approaches
• Articulating Information
• Challenging Ideas
• Convincing People
• Directing People
• Embracing Change
• Making Decisions
• Meeting Timescales
• Producing Output
• Resolving Conflict
• Team Working
• Upholding Standards

Technical Competencies:

• Evaluating Risk Management Effectiveness
• Managerial Budgeting
• Project Definition
• Project Management (Project Mgmt)
• Project Reporting
• Stakeholder Management