Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector’s most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We’re passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.

Kickstart Your Career in Banking – Young Talent Frontline Programme

We’re looking for talented graduates to join our 18-month Frontline Programme in the Coverage Network. This is your chance to gain hands-on banking experience and build a strong foundation for a career in personal and private banking.

This programme is designed to provide exposure to branch banking operations, customer engagement, digital banking adoption and service excellence, creating a strong foundation for future opportunities within the banking sector.

Gain exposure to:
Client Liaison Officer (CLO) – Welcome and engage with customers, understand their needs, connect them to the right banking solutions and assist them with digital and self-service channels.
Cash Consultant (CC) – Assist customers with everyday cash and transactional banking needs, while ensuring transactions are processed accurately, efficiently and securely.
Universal Banker (UB) - Gain broad exposure to branch banking by supporting customers across a range of everyday banking needs, while building knowledge of banking products, processes and services.

You’ll have the opportunity to work across three areas, develop your customer service and communication skills, build your banking knowledge and experience what it’s like to work in a busy branch environment.

What you’ll get:
•    Accredited Occupational Qualification related to the role
•    Guidance and mentorship from experienced Leaders and Coaches
•    Hands on banking experience
•    Practical customer service and transactional skills
•    Personal and Professional Development
•    Valuable workplace experience
•    An opportunity to build your network and learn from experienced professionals
•    A foot in the door to future growth and career opportunities in banking

Who we’re looking for:
•    South African citizens
•    Age between 18–30
•    No more than 24 months’ work experience.
•    Graduates with a completed NQF 7 Degree.  
•    Passionate about building a career in banking and client relationships
•    Not currently registered on any other learnership
•    Not be studying full/part-time studies that may conflict with work hours

Contract: Fixed Term – 18 months
Take this opportunity to launch your career in banking and develop the skills that will set you up for success.

Programme Details:
Start Date:          15 November 2026
End Date:           14 April 2028
Stipend:              R10 000 per month plus medical aid
Location:            Siyabuswa; Kwamhlanga; Lydenburg; Mkhuhlu; Komatipoort; Middelburg MP; Standerton; Klipfontein

 “Standard Bank is a disability friendly organisation, and we encourage persons with disabilities to apply”.