Standard Chartered Internships 2026 / 2027

Fresh Talent; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 56,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Standard Chartered invites unemployed South African graduates to apply for the Internship Programme 2026/2027 in Johannesburg. The programme exposes interns to Financial Markets, Sales Cash Operations and Exchange Control, helping you apply academic knowledge in a real banking environment.

Applicants should be South African citizens, unemployed, available to start immediately, with a minimum Bachelor’s Degree and strong business English.

Qualifications

• South African citizenship required
• Currently unemployed
• Available to start immediately
• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree or higher
• Good business-level English communication skills
• Not have previously completed a BANKSETA internship
• No prior work experience required

Skills

English

Problem solving

Teamwork

Self-management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Job description

Standard Chartered invites unemployed South African graduates to apply for the Internship Programme 2026 / 2027 in Johannesburg.

Internship Application Closing Date: Not specified

Internship Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

About the Standard Chartered Internship Programme

The Standard Chartered Internship Programme is aimed at newly qualified unemployed graduates who want to gain practical workplace experience within the banking and financial services sector. The programme provides exposure to business functions including:

• Financial Markets
• Sales Cash Operations
• Exchange Control

Successful interns will have the opportunity to apply their academic knowledge in a real workplace environment while developing practical banking and financial services skills.

What the Programme Offers

By participating in the programme, interns will have an opportunity to develop skills in:

• Problem-solving
• Critical and creative thinking
• Teamwork
• Self-management
• Performance analysis
• Communication
• Mathematical and language skills
• Understanding business systems
• Personal and professional development

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must:

• Be South African citizens.
• Be currently unemployed.
• Be available to start immediately.
• Have a minimum Bachelor’s Degree or higher.
• Have good business-level English communication skills.
• Not have previously completed a BANKSETA internship.
• No previous work experience is required.

Who Should Apply?

This internship may be suitable for graduates interested in careers in:

• Banking
• Financial Services
• Financial Markets
• Sales Cash Operations
• Exchange Control
• Finance Business Operations