Standard Bank recruitment for May 2024: Learnership Programmes now open for applications! - Matr-IQ (2024)

Applications for the Standard Bank Learnership Programmes 2024 are now open!

The Learnerships offer a work-based approach to learning.

The programme integrates practical theory and includes both structured work experience and structured learning with an accredited training provider.​

The Standard Bank Group Learnership ensures your earn while you learn, and you’ll be supported to develop your skills andreach your goals– and be inspired to work towards better.

You can choose froma number oflearnerships, offering between 12 to 24 months’ fixed term employment.

About the Standard Bank Learnership Programmes

Through awork-based approach to learning, you’ll gain a real-world understanding of Standard Bank Group, as you’re guided and supported to achieve the goals you’ve set yourself.

The programmeintegrates practical and theory, and includes both structured work experience and structured learningwith an accredited training provider– leading to an SAQA accredited qualification.

We’re working to grow potential for young people throughout Africa. And with a Standard Bank Group Learnership, yours could know no limits.

Learnership Benefits

You’ll receive a monthly stipend, plus invaluable coaching and mentoring while you’re studying for your qualification.

• Fixedterm employment with the bank for 12 months or 18 months or 24 months (programme dependant)
• Monthly stipend
• SAQA accredited qualification
• Practical meaningful workplace experience
• Coaching.

Selection criteria/ Application criteria

You can apply for a Standard Bank Group Learnership if you’ve completed a Grade 12 (matric) or a 3-year post grade 12 (matric) qualification (role dependent).

To apply, you must:

• Be a South African citizen
• Be between the ages of 18 and 30
• Be able to speak, read and write English
• Have completed Grade 12 (matric) or a 3-year post grade 12 (matric) qualification (role dependent)
• Be computer literate
• Not be permanently employed
• Not be studying at another tertiary institution
• Not be registered for any other learnerships

Available Learnership Programmes

Business & Commercial Banking (BCC) – 18 months

How does a nearly 160-year-old bank behave like a start-up that improves lives, fulfils the aspirations of South Africans?

We do so by radically redefining our relationships with the people who inspire us: our clients. And by understanding what matters most to our people so that we can deliver on their aspirations.

Right here is a world full of opportunity: from building an ecosystem platform business that shifts the dial for our clients, to co-creating solutions that enable more secure and convenient payments… to unleashing the full potential of digital banking.

We believe in courageously confronting change. That’s why we keep innovating for our clients. And we’re looking for talented and inspired graduates to help us deliver what matters most to our customers through meaningful conversations.

It’s an exciting opportunity to strengthen your understanding of customer relationship management in Business & Commercial Banking. The programmes allows you to get exposure into the world of Business Banking.

Corporate Investment Banking Operations Learnership

Become part of the exciting world of banking operations. If you are interested in working in an exciting operations environment i.e. Processing of transactions, Data Management, API Management, Intelligent process management, Machine Learning (ML), Optical Character Recognition (OCR), Intelligent Automation and Robotic Process Automation (RPA), this is an ideal opportunity to enter the fast paced and dynamic world of Corporate and Investment Banking Operations.

Designed to help you gain experiences in processing; solution design and delivery across Corporate and Investment Banking Operations.

Group Compliance Learnership

Become part of the exciting world of compliance. Compliance encompasses adherence to regulatory requirements, industry standards and codes, ethical standards and principles of good governance.

Compliance at Standard Bank is about ensuring that we do the right business the right way because we believe that we all have a responsibility to protect the Group’s reputation.

The Group Compliance Learnership is a 12-month programme for graduates who would like to develop their compliance knowledge and skills, gain workplace experience and achieve a qualification as a Compliance Practitioner.

Insurance and Asset Management

Insurance, 12-month programme. This learnership is designed to help you gain valuable work experience in a number of roles within the eco system of the Insurance Business.

Internal Auditing

Become an expert in providing unbiased, independent reviews of systems, business organisations and processes.

This programme will teach you how toprovide senior leaders and governing bodies with objective information regarding risks, control environment, operational effectiveness, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Personal and Private Banking (PPB)

How does a nearly 160-year-old bank behave like a start-up that improves lives, fulfils the aspirations of South Africans?

We do so by radically redefining our relationships with the people who inspire us: our clients. And by understanding what matters most to our people so that we can deliver on their aspirations.

Right here is a world full of opportunity: from building an ecosystem platform business that shifts the dial for our clients, to co-creating solutions that enable more secure and convenient payments… to unleashing the full potential of digital banking.

We believe in courageously confronting change. That’s why we keep innovating for our clients. And we’re looking for talented and inspired graduates to help us deliver what matters most to our customers through meaningful conversations.

It’s an exciting opportunity to strengthen your understanding of customer relationship management in Personal & Private Banking. The programmes allows you to get exposure into the follow areas:

• Standard Bank Private (Prestige Banking)Affluent Banker
• Branch Programmes
• Client Liason Officer
• Universal Banker
• Voice Branch Programme – 12 Months

Technology Learnerships

Data Science, 24-month programme

At Standard Bank we are not only offering a Learnership, we investing in your future. We are committed to helping you develop technical future ready skills, experience and qualification you need to thrive in the Data eco system.

Dive into the world of large-scale enterprise transformational solutions powered by Machine Learning across multiple cloud platforms, Microsoft Azure ML and Microsoft Power Platform AI, SAS, SQL and Python. You’ll work on real-world projects that challenge and inspire you.

Collaborate with industry-leading experts who are passionate about data analytics, automation, and data science. Our team members are here to mentor you, share their knowledge, and empower you with the skills needed for a successful Data Science career.

Many of our former learners have transitioned into full-time roles at Standard Bank after proving their capabilities during the learnership. Your hard work and dedication could be your ticket to a long-term career with us.

Data Analytics, 18 month programme

In our journey to reposition data as a service, this team is focusing on creating increased commercial value for our organization. And to do that, we are investing in the best Data skills. We are building a team of leading Data Analysts who are passionate about innovation to enable the groups platform and partner to drive value for our clients.

Our Data Analytics teams specialise in driving data solutions to add value to our customers in a meaningful way. We are looking for exceptionally talented, bright and driven people to join our team and drive data led culture.

Many of our former learners have transitioned into full-time roles at Standard Bank after proving their capabilities during the learnership. Your hard work and dedication could be your ticket to a long-term career with us.

Software Engineering, 18 month programme

Our software Engineers are working in partnership with some of the biggest and best tech companies in the world, our trailblazing engineers and fast- tracking the build of our platform capabilities, as we move beyond financial services into exciting new digital ecosystems.

Our ground- breaking Engineering team is playing one of the biggest roles in the future of our organisation. They’re the driving force behind our transformation to a digital platform-led organisation.

Many of our former learners have transitioned into full-time roles at Standard Bank after proving their capabilities during the learnership. Your hard work and dedication could be your ticket to a long-term career with us.

How to Apply

May 2024 applications dates: 1 May 2024 – 31 May 2024

To apply, follow the easy gudie below.

1. Visit the Standard Bank Learnership Programmes page and view all the available learnership vacancies.
2. Tap or click on the APPLY FOR LEARNERSHIP to get started with the application process. [Note that applications open 01 May 2024, so the link for applying will only work from that date].
3. Submit all required documentation and answer the questions truthfully.

We wish you all the best with your applications!