Job: Graduate Programme (Social Sciences Stream)

Spane4all; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstRand in Johannesburg offers a two-year graduate internship in Social Sciences. The first year places you in the FCC Human Capital team focusing on employee experience, learning, development, and diversity initiatives.

The second year provides rotational experiences across RMB and FNB to apply social science insights to strategic business projects. The programme seeks postgraduate graduates in social sciences with strong analytical, communication, and collaborative skills and a drive for

Qualifications

• Education: A Postgraduate degree (Honours or Master's) in Social Sciences or a related field (eg, Sociology, Psychology, Anthropology, Political Science, Development Studies) from an accredited institution
• Analytical and critical thinking skills for research and data interpretation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams
• A demonstrated interest in human development, social innovation, or organisational culture
• Curious, courageous, and obsessed with mastery
• Socially aware, adaptable, analytical, and proactive
• An interest in how risk and people intersect

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional service through proactive and innovative solutions
• Plan and execute tasks efficiently with accurate reporting
• Participate in innovation processes and contribute to new ideas
• Share knowledge and collaborate on projects
• Manage personal development by completing training assignments
• Apply critical thinking and problem-solving to real-world challenges
• Use data and insights to inform decisions and show initiative

Skills

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Verbal communication

Independent work

Teamwork in multidisciplinary teams

Interest in human development

Interest in social innovation

Organisational culture

Curiosity and boldness

Risk and people intersection

Education

Postgraduate degree in Social Sciences

Job description

Description

A two-year graduate programme for Social Sciences postgraduates. The first year involves a placement within the FCC Human Capital team, focusing on employee experience, learning & development, and diversity initiatives. The second year offers rotational experiences across various business units within the FirstRand Group (like RMB and FNB) to apply social sciences principles to strategic business projects.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional service through proactive and innovative solutions
• Plan and execute tasks efficiently with accurate reporting
• Participate in innovation processes and contribute to new ideas
• Share knowledge and collaborate on projects
• Manage personal development by completing training assignments
• Apply critical thinking and problem-solving to real-world challenges
• Use data and insights to inform decisions and show initiative

Qualifications

• Education: A Postgraduate degree (Honours or Master's) in Social Sciences or a related field (eg, Sociology, Psychology, Anthropology, Political Science, Development Studies) from an accredited institution
• Skills & Attributes:
• Analytical and critical thinking skills for research and data interpretation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams
• A demonstrated interest in human development, social innovation, or organisational culture
• Curious, courageous, and obsessed with mastery
• Socially aware, adaptable, analytical, and proactive
• An interest in how risk and people intersect

The closing date is 4 February 2026. Applications will not be accepted after this date.

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Hiring organization

FirstRand

Employment Type: internship

Job Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa