Standard Bank Group is Africa’s largest bank by assets, and its Internal Auditing Learnership offers young South Africans a structured route into the auditing profession — combining formal qualification with real workplace experience.

This 24-month contract programme leads to the Occupational Certificate: Internal Auditor, the foundational entry-level qualification for the profession. Learners will work under supervision on real audit engagements, gaining exposure to how a leading financial institution identifies risk, tests controls, and drives improvement across its operations.

What You’ll Learn

Over the course of the learnership, participants will develop practical skills including:

• Planning and executing single audit steps to test specific areas under review
• Analysing and evaluating departmental operations against good business practice
• Identifying control deficiencies, system weaknesses, and opportunities for profit improvement or cost reduction
• Preparing and maintaining working papers and supporting evidence for audit findings
• Ensuring adherence to group standards and policies
• Prioritising and managing own workload and time effectively

This is a genuine skills pipeline into the profession — not just theoretical training, but hands-on exposure to how audit functions operate inside one of the continent’s largest financial services groups.

Who Should Apply

Standard Bank is looking for candidates with an undergraduate qualification in any of the following (or a related field):

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

Minimum Requirements

• South African citizen
• Under 30 years of age
• Fluent in English (speaking, reading, and writing)
• Not currently registered on any other learnership or internship
• Not currently studying at any other institution

Key Skills and Attributes

Successful applicants will typically show strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and a structured approach to problem-solving. An interest in technology, data, and financial decision-making will serve candidates well, alongside curiosity, adaptability, and the confidence to work collaboratively across cross-functional teams. A proactive mindset and solid business awareness round out the profile Standard Bank is after.

Programme Details

• Start Date: 1 October 2026
• Duration: 24 Months
• Employment Type: Contract
• Stipend: R15,000 per month plus Student Medical Aid
• Qualification on Completion: Occupational Certificate: Internal Auditor
• Location: 5 Simmonds Street, Johannesburg and/or 30 Baker Street, Rosebank

For young South Africans considering a career in auditing, risk, or financial governance, this learnership offers a rare combination — a recognised qualification, real audit experience, and the backing of one of Africa’s most respected financial brands.

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