Graduate Programme

Firstrand Bank Ltd.; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking motivated graduates to join their dynamic graduate program. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a full-time role across various business units in retail and commercial banking. Graduates will engage in innovative projects, receive mentorship, and participate in training sessions to develop their skills in areas like credit analytics and customer experience. This program not only fosters personal and professional growth but also encourages collaboration and creativity. If you're ready to kickstart your career in banking with a supportive and forward-thinking organization, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Strong academic results required; transcript needed.
• Final year of relevant university programs in STEM fields.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional service by understanding customer needs.
• Contribute to team success through efficient task completion.
• Engage in innovation processes and collaborate on solutions.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication

Education

BSc in Actuarial Science

BSc in Mathematics

BSc in Statistics

BSc in Computer Science

BSc in Data Science

Job description

Job Requisition ID: R

Job Description

All roles on the graduate program are permanent positions.

Graduates join specific business units across our retail and commercial banking segments in teams working on credit analytics, product development, process and technology development, financial, fraud and risk analysis, customer experience, usability, brand, and financial management roles, just to name a few.

Graduates work in a full-time role and participate in monthly training sessions as well as an action learning project as part of the graduate development program.

Your responsibilities would include:

1. Delivering exceptional service by actively listening to customer needs and creating innovative solutions tailored to their requirements.
2. Contributing to your team's success by completing your tasks efficiently, planning meticulously, keeping accurate records, and updating relevant information on time.
3. Engaging actively in the organisation's innovation processes by participating in brainstorming sessions, suggesting new ideas, and collaborating with colleagues to develop creative solutions that support business objectives.
4. Developing your career potential by participating in knowledge-sharing initiatives, contributing to projects, and taking full advantage of training opportunities to broaden your expertise and keep up with industry trends.
5. Taking charge of your personal and professional growth by completing training assignments, attending relevant workshops and seminars, and constantly looking for opportunities to build competencies that support the company's values and help you develop towards your full potential.

Requirements:

• Strong academic results (NB academic transcript required as part of the application).
• Currently completing the final year of relevant university programs, particularly in the BSc and Commerce faculties, with a focus on programs such as Actuarial Science, Maths, Statistics, Engineering, Physics, Information Systems, Computer Science, Chemistry, Data Science, UX (usability and customer experience), or related fields.
• Analytical and numeric mindset with strong problem-solving skills.

Job Details:

• Application Closing Date: 29/08/2025
• All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group's Employment Equity plan.

The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. Candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless required by law to disclose it to other parties.