First National Bank (FNB), a member of the FirstRand Group, is one of South Africa’s most innovative and customer-centric financial institutions. The FNB Graduate Team is looking for nontraditional thinkers, self-starting contributors, and innovative minds who are ready to exceed customer expectations and deliver real, impactful solutions.
If you’re passionate about making a difference, kick-start your career journey with one of FNB’s top-tier Internship and Graduate Development Programmes for 2025 / 2026.
1. FNB FirstJob Graduate Internship
Eligibility Criteria:
- Age: 18 – 34 years
- Must hold a post-matric qualification (Diploma or Degree)
- Must have been unemployed for the past 6 months
- No or limited work experience (less than 12 months in total)
- Must be your first formal job
- Must not have participated in any previous FirstJob programme or worked at FirstRand
Apply Online for the FirstJob Graduate Internship Programme
2. FNB FirstJob Learnership
Eligibility Criteria:
- Grade 12 / Matric certificate required
- Computer literate (MS Office)
- No previous work experience required
- Must be a South African citizen
- Age: 18 – 35 years
- Currently unemployed
Apply Online for the FNB FirstJob Learnership
3. FNB Graduate Programme (General)
Fields of Study:
- Final year / Completed degrees in:
- Actuarial Science
- Mathematics
- Statistics
- Engineering
- Physics
- Computer Science
- Chemistry
- Data Science
- UX / Usability & Customer Experience
- Information Systems and related fields
Apply Online for the FNB Graduate Programme (General)
4. FNB Engineering & Technology Graduate Programme
Eligibility:
- Currently completing or completed final year in:
- Engineering
- Technology-related fields
Apply Online for the FNB Engineering & Technology Graduate Programme
5. Private Banking and Advisory Graduate Academy
Required Qualification:
- NQF Level 7 (Undergraduate) or NQF Level 8 (Postgraduate) in:
- Investments
- Financial Planning
- Estate Planning
- Financial Management
- Accounting
- Economics
Apply Online for the Private Banking and Advisory Graduate Academy
6. Graduate Programme (Cape Town, East London, Gqeberha, George)
Eligibility:
- NQF Level 7 or NQF Level 8 in:
- Investments
- Financial Planning
- Estate Planning
- Financial Management
- Accounting
- Economics
Apply Online for the Graduate Programme (Cape Town, East London, Gqeberha, George)
- Be part of one of South Africa’s leading financial institutions
- Gain industry-relevant experience and mentorship
- Work on real-world problems with real impact
- Get access to structured development plans and career growth
- Develop your leadership, analytical, and digital skills
Click on the relevant links listed under each opportunity to apply online via the official FirstRand Careers portal.
Tip: Make sure your CV is updated and tailored to the programme you’re applying for.
