Graduate programmes

Your degree is just the beginning. Step into endless opportunities to grow with Standard Bank Group’s graduate programmes. Develop your skills and gain work experience while contributing to projects that help drive Africa’s growth.

We have launched over 4,000 graduate careers since 1997. Today, more than half of those graduates still grow with us. Start your career where your ambition drives real impact.

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Work that matters

We build solutions that shape our continent. Apply your skills to critical projects across diverse specialist fields. Our work creates positive change for our clients, businesses and communities.

Your learning never stops

You’ll have access to on-going on-the-job learning, skills development, mentors and coaches to help you to keep building your knowledge, experience and capabilities as your career grows.

Different paths to grow

We empower you to create a career path that matches your personal ambitions. Explore diverse opportunities that can span across business areas, roles and countries.

A community of future leaders

We learn, stretch and grow together in a diverse workplace. Build deep connections and share ideas with peers. Here, you have the opportunity to become one of our future leaders.

Our graduate programmes areas

Business and Commercial Banking

Work with the teams that help build solutions that keep businesses growing and economies moving.

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Corporate and Investment Banking

Help our teams deliver solutions to large multinational and institutional clients.

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Personal and Private Banking

Help individuals and families build lasting financial security.

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Insurance and Asset Management

Be part of the teams that help our clients achieve their long-term financial goals.

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Specialist functions

Join the teams that keep everything running smoothly.

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Technology

Explore cutting-edge fields like AI, cloud computing, data and analytics, software engineering and more.

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Frequently asked questions about our graduate programmes

Can I apply for more than one programme?

Yes, you can apply for more than one programme if you meet the entry requirements. However, we encourage you to focus your application on the track that best aligns with your field of study and career goals.

Is this a permanent position?

Most of our graduate programmes offer permanent employment from day one, giving you access to the benefits, support and growth opportunities available to our employees.

Our CA graduate programme is structured differently. It is offered on a fixed-term contract, in line with industry practice. You will still benefit from the same high-quality learning experience, development support and opportunities to grow as participants in our other graduate programmes.

What does the assessment process look like?

After you have submitted your application, our selection process generally includes an initial pre-screening questionnaire, an online assessment, a digital video interview and/or panel interviews with the business, comprehensive psychometric assessments and a final-round interview or assessment centre with our business leaders.

Are these paid opportunities?

Our graduate programmes are fully paid opportunities.

What happens after I complete my programme?

Most of our graduate programmes offer permanent employment from day one. Should you join our CA Graduate programme, a different employment process will apply as this programme is only offered on a fixed-term contract, in line with industry practice.

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How we hire

Interested in applying for a graduate programme? See what is available here.

Available Programmes

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