FNB 12-months Learnership intake 2026 

This is an excellent opportunity for motivated young people who are ready to start building a successful career in the banking and financial-services industry.

Exciting Career Opportunities at FNB

Opportunities may be available across various FNB business units and support functions, including:

• Marketing
• Finance
• Collections
• FNB Cards
• Private and Wealth Investments
• Sales
• Customer Service
• Administration
• Business Support
• Catering and related support services

Each position may involve different responsibilities, performance targets and customer or business requirements. Candidates should therefore be prepared to work in a fast-paced, professional and target-driven environment.

FNB is looking for individuals who are enthusiastic about learning, willing to take responsibility and committed to delivering excellent service.

If you are a young, ambitious South African who is ready to gain your first meaningful workplace experience, this programme could be an important first step towards developing your career.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Be between 18 and 34 years old.
• Be a South African citizen.
• Have a minimum of a Matric certificate.
• Further studies, including relevant certificates and diplomas, may be accepted at NQF Levels 5 and 6.
• Have been unemployed for at least the past six months.
• Not currently be studying.
• Have little or no previous work experience.
• Have a total of less than 12 months’ work experience, where any previous experience was part-time, casual or limited in nature.
• This must be the applicant’s first significant job experience.
• Have not previously participated in the FirstJob programme at any FirstRand franchise.
• Have not previously worked for FirstRand.
• Have a good command of the English language.
• Have no criminal record.
• Not be blacklisted.
• Be willing to complete a learnership while gaining practical workplace experience.

Skills and Personal Attributes

FNB is looking for young people who demonstrate maturity, commitment and a willingness to grow.

Ideal candidates should be:

• Self-motivated and proactive
• Energetic and enthusiastic
• Reliable and responsible
• Resilient and able to work under pressure
• Driven to achieve goals
• Willing to learn and develop new skills
• Confident when communicating with others
• Customer-focused and service-oriented
• Passionate about sales and achieving targets
• Professional and well presented
• Able to work effectively as part of a team
• Adaptable to a fast-changing work environment

Candidates interested in sales, customer service, administration and banking are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity.

Important Screening Requirement

Please remember to record and submit the required voice note.

The voice note is an important part of the screening process, so applicants should ensure that it is completed correctly and submitted as required.

Candidates should use the voice note as an opportunity to demonstrate their communication skills, confidence, professionalism and enthusiasm for the opportunity.

Why Apply?

The FNB FirstJob Learnership provides an opportunity to:

• Gain your first professional workplace experience.
• Develop valuable communication and customer-service skills.
• Learn how a major banking organisation operates.
• Build confidence in a professional environment.
• Develop practical workplace and administrative skills.
• Gain exposure to different areas of the banking industry.
• Improve your future employability.
• Develop professional relationships and workplace experience.
• Complete a selected learnership while gaining practical experience.
• Take an important first step towards building a long-term career.

Application Deadline

Closing Date: 16 September 2026

Interested and eligible candidates should ensure that they meet all the requirements and complete the application process before the closing date.

This is an opportunity for young people who are ready to learn, work hard, gain experience and take the first step towards a brighter career.