First National Bank (FNB) invites unemployed South African graduates to apply for its FirstJob Internship Programme 2025 / 2026. This development-focused programme offers structured work experience in various business areas, equipping interns with practical skills and professional exposure in the financial sector.
Programme Details
- Company: First National Bank (FNB)
- Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
- Closing Date: 29 August 2025
- Duration: 12 months
Programme Overview
The FirstJob Internship is a development role designed to provide interns with hands-on experience in a dynamic banking environment. Interns will undertake varied tasks, including research, analysis, administration, process, and project work, contributing to the business area’s objectives. The programme includes work-related training to support skill development and career growth.
Responsibilities
Interns will be expected to:
- Identify and escalate potential risks that may lead to increased costs.
- Demonstrate cost consciousness and awareness of personal contributions to costs.
- Enhance knowledge and understanding of financial processes while adhering to operating standards.
- Deliver customer service by maintaining quality service standards.
- Work with enhanced processes and procedures to ensure operational efficiencies.
- Adhere to company policies and procedures.
- Maintain accurate activity reports.
- Investigate innovative ways to optimize processes.
- Contribute to aligning business processes with customer service excellence.
- Advise line management on potential opportunities for process and system improvements.
- Embrace the shared value of “I get better and better.”
- Contribute to teamwork and engage in activities for personal development.
Requirements
To qualify, applicants must:
- Be a South African citizen.
- Be aged 18–35 years.
- Be unemployed and not have previously participated in the FirstJob programme or worked for FirstRand.
- Hold a relevant qualification (e.g., Matric certificate, NQF 5 or 6 certificates/diplomas in fields such as Finance, IT, Data, HR, Communications, or Administration).
- Have little to no work experience (less than 12 months of full-time or part-time/casual work).
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online via the SA Youth platform:
- Apply Online for the FNB: FirstJob Internship Programme 2025 / 2026
- Required Documents:
- Comprehensive CV.
- Certified copies of qualifications and ID.
Available Positions:
- HR
- Communications & Change Management
- Administration/Operations
- Data/IT/Tech
- Finance Administrator
- Human Capital Coordinator
- Learning Coordinator
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Important Notes:
- No email, fax, or postal applications will be accepted.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If no feedback is received within 30 days of the closing date (29 August 2025), consider your application unsuccessful.
- FNB reserves the right not to appoint candidates based on programme requirements.
- Successful candidates must sign a learnership contract and undergo suitability checks (e.g., qualification verification, citizenship, and criminal record checks).
Why Apply?
The FNB FirstJob Internship Programme offers:
- Practical exposure to banking operations in a leading financial institution.
- Opportunities to develop skills in finance, IT, HR, and more.
- Mentorship and training to enhance employability.
- A chance to contribute to innovative process improvements and customer service excellence.
Enquiries
For further information, contact FNB’s recruitment team via the SA Youth platform or careers@fnb.co.za.
Conclusion
The FNB FirstJob Internship Programme 2025 / 2026 is a transformative opportunity for young South Africans to gain valuable work experience and kickstart a career in the financial sector. Apply now to join one of South Africa’s leading banks and take the first step toward a brighter professional future.
