Right now Standard Bank Group is offering two early‑career programmes in Johannesburg that could jump‑start your future – an Insurance Internship for graduates and a Employee Benefits Learnership for unemployed Matriculants.
What the opportunity is
Both programmes are run by Standard Bank and give you a place to learn on the job. You will get a monthly stipend, coaching and a clear path to develop professional skills. The exact stipend amount and closing dates are not listed, so it’s safest to apply early.
Who can apply
Insurance Internship (for graduates)
You need a completed diploma or degree in one of these areas:
- Business Management
- Business Administration
- Economics
- Financial Management
- Financial Planning
- Human Resource Management
- Information Technology
- Actuarial Science
- Bachelor of Science in Medical Sciences
Only South African citizens are eligible.
Employee Benefits Learnership (for Matriculants)
- South African citizen
- Age 18‑35
- Unemployed
- Matric passed with at least 60 % in English and in Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy
- Not registered on another learnership
What you gain
Both programmes give you real workplace experience. The internship lets you work on insurance projects, develop data‑analysis or customer‑service skills and see how a bank operates. The learnership leads to a NQF Level 5 Wealth Management qualification and teaches you about employee‑benefits administration, data management and communication.
How to apply – step by step
- Gather the required documents (see the checklist below).
- Visit the official Standard Bank career portal for the role you want.
- Read the vacancy details carefully and make sure you meet every requirement.
- Fill in the online application form and upload your documents.
- Submit the form and wait for an email or phone call from the recruitment team.
Application links
- Insurance Internship – apply at Standard Bank online portal.
- Employee Benefits Learnership – apply at Standard Bank online portal.
Tips to improve your chances
- Tailor your CV so the qualification you hold is the first thing a recruiter sees.
- For graduates, write a short paragraph linking your study topics to insurance, risk or data work.
- For Matriculants, include a clear statement of your English and Maths/Maths Literacy marks.
- Proofread all information – a typo can lead to a rejected application.
- Do not pay anyone for placement; Standard Bank never asks for fees.
- Apply as soon as possible; vacancies may close once the applicant pool is full.
Document checklist
- Updated CV
- South African ID document (if requested)
- Matric certificate or statement of results (for learnership)
- Diploma or degree certificate (for internship)
- Academic transcript (if requested)
- Any other documents asked for in the online form
Conclusion – your next steps
If you match the requirements, the best move is to prepare your documents now and submit your application through the official links above. Early‑career programmes at Standard Bank can give you a solid start in the financial services sector, but only a complete and timely application will put you in the running.