Standard Bank Learnerships 2025: Gain Work Experience and a Qualification While Earning

June 3, 2025

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Standard Bank Learnerships 2025: Gain Work Experience and a Qualification While Earning

Discover Standard Bank Learnerships 2025 offering remote and in-office opportunities. Learn how to apply, eligibility criteria, and what qualifications are available. Start your banking career with a stipend and SAQA-accredited training.

Build Your Future with Standard Bank Learnerships in 2025

If you’re a young South African eager to kick-start your career in banking, finance, auditing, or investment services, the Standard Bank Learnerships 2025 programme is your gateway to success. These structured, fixed-term programmes combine practical workplace experience with accredited training, enabling you to earn, learn, and grow within one of Africa’s leading financial institutions.

With programmes lasting 12, 18, or 24 months, you’ll gain both a monthly stipend and a SAQA-accredited qualification, preparing you for meaningful, long-term employment in the financial services sector.

Why Choose a Standard Bank Learnership?

Standard Bank believes in the potential of young Africans. Through its learnership programme, the bank is actively investing in the continent’s youth by offering real-world banking experience, valuable mentorship, and qualifications that matter.

Key Benefits:

Fixed-term contract (12 to 24 months, programme dependent)
SAQA-accredited qualification upon completion
Monthly stipend
Practical, real-world experience in a major financial institution
Personal coaching and mentoring throughout the programme

How Does a Learnership Work?

Standard Bank Learnerships follow a work-based learning model. Participants split their time between:

Structured workplace experience within the bank
Accredited theoretical learning through a registered training provider

This dual-learning approach ensures that you’re not just qualified on paper—but job-ready, confident, and competent in real scenarios.

Available Learnership Programmes for 2025

Here’s a look at the major learnership tracks you can apply for:

1. Business & Commercial Banking (BCC) Learnership

Gain skills in managing business relationships, client acquisition, and servicing within the commercial banking sector.

2. Corporate Investment Banking Operations Learnership

Focuses on operational roles within investment banking, including trade processing, settlement, and support functions.

3. Group Compliance Learnership

Ideal for candidates interested in law, risk, and ethics. Learn how to navigate compliance issues, regulatory frameworks, and corporate governance.

4. Insurance and Asset Management Learnership

Explore the insurance and investment world, gaining experience in underwriting, claims, client servicing, and portfolio support.

5. Internal Auditing Programme (24 months)

Become an internal auditing professional capable of evaluating systems, processes, and controls. This two-year programme offers deep insights into governance, risk, and compliance.

6. Personal and Private Banking (PPB) Learnership (18 months)

Serve high-net-worth individuals and general retail clients through personalised banking services and solutions.

Who Can Apply?

Standard Bank Learnerships are open to young, motivated individuals ready to invest in their future. Here are the minimum eligibility requirements:

South African citizenship
Aged between 18 and 30 years
Proficient in spoken, written, and reading English
Must have completed Grade 12 (Matric) or a 3-year post-matric qualification (depending on the programme)
Computer literate
Currently unemployed
Not studying at any tertiary institution
Not enrolled in another learnership or internship

How to Apply for a Standard Bank Learnership

Follow these steps to submit a strong application:

Visit the Standard Bank careers portal at
https://careers.standardbank.com
Create an account or log in to the application platform.
Search for available learnerships by filtering by location, programme type, or duration.
Upload your documents, including:
- A comprehensive CV
- Certified ID copy
- Certified academic records
- Proof of residence
Submit your application and complete any online assessments required.

Pro Tip:

Apply early—some programmes fill up quickly or close applications ahead of time once they’ve received sufficient candidates.

Programme Duration and Start Dates

Duration: 12, 18, or 24 months (depending on programme)
Start Dates: Between April and June 2025
Application Deadlines: Vary by programme; early 2025 is recommended

What Makes This Opportunity Special?

These learnerships aren’t just internships. They provide:

Nationally recognised qualifications
Hands-on banking experience
Exposure to a corporate culture
A clear path to employment within or outside Standard Bank

Launch Your Banking Career in 2025

Whether you’re passionate about numbers, customer service, compliance, or technology, Standard Bank Learnershipsoffer a clear path to success. You’ll gain the tools and support to grow while making a meaningful impact in Africa’s financial sector.

Ready to apply?
Apply for a Standard Bank Learnership