Internal Auditing Learnership

Standard Bank Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 152,000 - 182,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

R15 000 monthly stipend

Student medical aid

Job summary

Standard Bank Group in Johannesburg offers a 24‑month Learnership for the Occupational Certificate: Internal Auditor. This structured programme blends practical workplace experience with formal training to build a strong talent pipeline of future auditors.

You will gain exposure to audit planning, analysis of operations, and reporting, while ensuring adherence to group standards and policies. Start date 1 October 2026; locations include 5 Simmonds Street or 30 Baker Street; monthly learner

Qualifications

• Undergraduate qualification in one of the following (or related discipline): IT or CS, Business Management Sciences, Auditing | Finance | Economics, ESG and Environmental Studies, Insurance and Risk Management, Risk and Compliance Management.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Planning under supervision, single audit steps to test audit areas.
• Analyzing and evaluating operations across departments for conformance to good business practice.
• Making recommendations where deficiencies or cost reduction opportunities are noted.
• Preparing and saving working papers and supporting documents.
• Ensuring adherence to group standards / policies.
• Prioritising and planning own workload and time management.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Technology interest

Team collaboration

Curiosity and learning

Attention to detail

Resilience

Professional confidence

Commercial awareness

Education

Information Technology or Computer Science

Business Management Sciences

Auditing | Finance | Economics

ESG and Environmental Studies

Insurance and Risk Management

Risk and Compliance Management

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: Internal Auditor 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.

By the end of the programme, you will have gained exposure to and developed skills in:

• Planning under supervision, single audit steps to test aspects of the areas being audited
• Analysing and evaluating the operations in all departments according to the audit subject for conformance to good business practice
• Making recommendations where control deficiencies, system effectiveness, profit improvement or cost reduction opportunities are noted to improve any out of line situations found during audits and investigations
• Preparing and saving working papers and supporting documents to secure evidence supporting the findings reported
• Ensuring adherence to all group standards / policies.
• Prioritise and planning own workload and time management

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

• Information Technology or Computer Science
• Business Management Sciences
• Auditing | Finance | Economics
• ESG and Environmental Studies
• Insurance and Risk Management
• Risk and Compliance Management

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: Internal Auditor

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

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Standard Bank Group is committed to fair and inclusive employment practices. We aim to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including people with disabilities. We strive to create an environment where everyone has an equal opportunity to contribute and grow.