Are you a recent South African graduate looking for a fast‑track entry into the banking world? Standard Bank is opening a 24‑month Internal Auditing Learnership that starts on 1 October 2026, and the slots could fill quickly.
What the opportunity is
Standard Bank will hire graduates under 30 to work as internal audit learners at its Johannesburg (5 Simmonds Street) or Rosebank (30 Baker Street) offices. The role combines on‑the‑job audit tasks with formal training that leads to an Occupational Certificate: Internal Auditor.
Who can apply (eligibility)
To be considered you must meet all of the following:
- South African citizen
- Under 30 years old
- Hold a relevant bachelor’s degree (see list below)
- Be fluent in written and spoken English
- Be able to start on 1 October 2026
- Commit to the full 24‑month programme
- Not be studying elsewhere or enrolled in another learnership/internship during the contract
Accepted degree fields include:
- Information Technology or Computer Science
- Business Management, Auditing, Finance or Economics
- Engineering
- Risk, Compliance or Insurance studies
- Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) or related environmental studies
- Any closely related discipline
What you will gain
The learnership pays a stipend of R15 000 per month and provides student medical aid. You will also receive:
- Formal occupational training and the Internal Auditor certificate
- Supervised audit assignments across different business units
- Hands‑on experience preparing audit working papers and evidence
- Exposure to risk, governance and control frameworks in a major bank
- Skills in analysing processes, identifying control weaknesses and recommending improvements
These assets are highly valued by future employers in audit, risk, compliance and related fields.
How to apply (step‑by‑step)
- Check that your degree aligns with the accepted fields.
- Confirm you are a South African citizen and under 30.
- Update your CV to highlight any audit‑related modules, projects, data‑analysis or control work.
- Gather the required documents:
- Identity document (ID)
- Degree certificate (or official completion letter)
- Full academic transcript
- Any additional certificates for relevant short courses
- Contact details for references (if asked)
- Create a candidate profile on Standard Bank’s recruitment portal.
- Fill in every required field accurately.
- Upload the documents listed above – ensure they are clear and legible.
- Review your contact information and submit the application.
Apply through the official portal here: Standard Bank Internal Auditing Learnership application. The posting has no set closing date, so submit while it is still active.
Tips to improve your chances
- Show concrete examples in your CV – e.g., a project where you assessed a control process, identified a weakness, and suggested an improvement.
- Emphasise analytical thinking, attention to detail and an interest in technology or finance.
- Proofread your application to avoid spelling or formatting errors.
- Be honest about your availability; the bank expects you to stay for the full two years.
- Prepare a short, confident answer for why internal auditing interests you – recruiters may request an interview.
Next steps
If you meet the criteria, start polishing your CV today and gather the required documents. Register on the Standard Bank portal, complete the application, and submit before the listing expires. This learnership can be your stepping stone into a rewarding audit or risk career.