Data Science Learnership: Junior Audit Data Analyst

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

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.