Data Science Learnership

Standard Bank of South Africa Limited; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 156,240 - 178,560; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

R15 000 monthly stipend

Student Medical Aid

Job summary

Standard Bank of South Africa Limited invites applicants to join its two-year Learnership Programme in Johannesburg as the Occupational Certificate: Data Science Practitioner. This contract role combines structured workplace experience with formal training to build a foundation for internal auditing careers.

Candidates must be under 30, a South African citizen, fluent in English, and not enrolled elsewhere.

Qualifications

• South African citizen
• Under 30 years of age
• Must be able to speak, read and write English
• Not be registered on any other learnership or internship programme
• Not be studying at any other institution

Responsibilities

• Assisting senior auditors in defining small, well-scoped data analysis tasks aligned to audit objectives
• Executing predefined analytical procedures to test audit areas using data
• Identifying and highlighting key findings, including control gaps, inefficiencies and opportunities for cost reduction or improved performance
• Developing and communicating simple, evidence-based recommendations grounded in data analysis
• Organising and maintaining datasets, code, and visual outputs in a structured and reproducible manner
• Ensuring adherence to group standards, policies, and data governance requirements
• Prioritising tasks and managing time to meet deliverables and deadlines

Skills

Strong analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Cross-functional teamwork

Curiosity and willingness to learn

Attention to detail

Interest in technology and data

Financial decision-making awareness

Education

Information Technology

Data Science

Statistics

Econometrics / Quantitative Analysis

Job description

Location: ZA, GP, Johannesburg, 30 Baker Street

Standard Bank is the largest bank in Africa and our highly visible brand, award-winning service, and strong global presence helps us maintain our market-leading position. We place huge value on the talent of our people to drive our continued success, and to support our plans for growth.

Standard Bank’s Learnership Programmes are designed to address youth unemployment in South Africa by providing young people with structured, practical work experience alongside formal training, while also building a strong and sustainable talent pipeline of future-ready employees aligned to the bank’s values and business needs.

As part of this development pathway, the Occupational Certificate: Data Science Practitioner qualification serves as the foundational entry-level certification for aspiring internal auditors, combining focused training modules with structured workplace experience to equip candidates with the essential knowledge and practical skills needed to start or enhance their careers in internal auditing.

Skills acquired by the end of the programme

• Supporting senior team members in defining small, well-scoped data analysis tasks aligned to audit objectives
• Executing predefined analytical procedures to test specific aspects of audit areas using data (e.g., identifying anomalies and validating controls through datasets)
• Identifying and highlighting key findings, including control gaps, inefficiencies, and opportunities for cost reduction or improved performance
• Developing and communicating simple, evidence-based recommendations grounded in data analysis
• Organising and maintaining datasets, code, and visual outputs in a structured and reproducible manner to support audit findings
• Ensuring adherence to all group standards, policies, and data governance requirements
• Effectively prioritising tasks and managing time to meet deliverables and deadlines

Qualifications

Required undergraduate qualification in one of the following (or a related discipline):

• Information Technology or Computer Science
• Data Science
• Statistics or Mathematics
• Econometrics / Quantitative Analysis

Additional Information

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Must be a South African citizen.
• Must be under 30 years of age.
• Must be able to speak, read and write English
• Not be registered on any other learnership or internship programme
• Not be studying at any other institution

KEY SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving ability
• Interest in technology, data and financial decision-making
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross functional teams
• Curiosity and willingness to learn new concepts and tools
• Good attention to detail and structured, logical thinking
• Resilience and adaptability in a fast-changing environment
• Professional confidence, accountability and a proactive mindset
• Foundational business and commercial awareness

Additional Notes

Start Date:1 October 2026
Duration:24 Months

Type of Employment: Contract

Learner Stipend: R15 000per month plus Student Medical Aid

Qualification at end of programme: Occupational Certificate: Data Science Practitioner

Location: 5 Simmonds Street, Johannesburg and/or 30 Baker Street, Rosebank