Graduate Trainee Programme

Company Description

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.

Job Description

Deliver consistent, accurate and timely work outputs by applying foundational professional knowledge, structured learning and guided judgement within defined frameworks, while building capability, credibility and business understanding through exposure to core processes, stakeholder interaction and problem-solving activities that support operational effectiveness, service delivery and the achievement of team and organisational objectives.

Qualifications

Type of Qualification: First Degree
Field of Study: Audit, Business Commerce, Communication, Finance and Accounting,  Banking, Information Technology, Internal Audit, Legal, Marketing, Mathematical Sciences, Risk Management, Analytics, Quantitative Studies or other related field.

Eligibility Criteria: 

Graduate Requirement: Applicants must have graduated from a recognised university within the last three (3) years at the time of application. Candidates who graduated more than three years ago will not be eligible for consideration.

Experience Required
Less than 1 year

Exposure to a structured work environment through internships, vacation work, graduate programmes or entry‑level roles, involving task execution, use of systems or tools, working to deadlines, and collaborating with others to deliver accurate and reliable outputs.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Strategic Thinking & Insight
• Communication & Influence
• Agility & Change Leadership
• Execution Excellence
• Collaboration & People Focus
• Integrity & Professional Standards

Technical Competencies:

• Fundamental and applied AI skills (Generative AI, Agentic AI, AI Agents, Prompting and AI interactions
• Data and Analytics skills
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Innovation and ideation skills
• Influencing skills
• Leadership skills -Strategic thinking and decision making
• Business acumen skills

Additional Information

Our culture is defined by the values that guide every interaction, decision, and outcome:

• Deeply Committed – We deliver with purpose, accountability, and a focus on excellence.
• Boldly Pioneering – We embrace innovation, challenge conventional thinking, and drive meaningful change.
• Trusted Stewards – We act responsibly, safeguarding the interests of our clients, colleagues, and communities.
• Guided by Empathy – We value diverse perspectives and foster meaningful relationships through understanding and respect.
• Unfailingly Honourable – We uphold the highest standards of integrity, fairness, and ethical conduct.