Programme Overview
The Standard Bank Internal Auditing Learnership Programme 2026 provides unemployed South African graduates with an opportunity to gain valuable workplace experience while completing the Occupational Certificate: Internal Auditor. This structured 24-month learnership combines theoretical learning with practical workplace training to prepare participants for a successful career in internal auditing, governance, compliance, and risk management.
As one of Africa’s leading financial institutions, Standard Bank is committed to developing future professionals through high-quality learning programmes, mentorship, and practical exposure within the banking sector.
Programme Information
| Programme | Internal Auditing Learnership |
|---|---|
| Business Segment | Group Functions |
| Employment Type | Contract Learnership |
| Duration | 24 Months |
| Start Date | 1 October 2026 |
| Location | 5 Simmonds Street, Johannesburg and 30 Baker Street, Rosebank, Johannesburg |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Monthly Stipend | R15,000 plus Student Medical Aid |
| Qualification Awarded | Occupational Certificate: Internal Auditor |
About the Learnership
The programme is designed to equip unemployed graduates with the knowledge, technical skills, and practical experience required to pursue a professional career in internal auditing.
Participants will receive structured workplace training, mentorship from experienced professionals, and exposure to modern banking operations, governance principles, compliance frameworks, financial controls, and operational risk management.
The learnership combines classroom-based learning with practical workplace experience, enabling learners to develop the competencies required in today’s financial services industry.
Key Learning Areas
Participants will gain practical experience in:
- Audit planning and execution
- Conducting audit testing
- Reviewing business operations
- Evaluating internal controls
- Risk identification and assessment
- Governance and compliance practices
- Audit documentation and reporting
- Professional communication
- Business ethics
- Operational risk management
Workplace Responsibilities
Successful learners may be required to:
- Assist with audit planning activities.
- Perform audit testing under supervision.
- Prepare audit documentation and working papers.
- Gather information from various business units.
- Identify control weaknesses and recommend improvements.
- Support audit investigations.
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Communicate professionally with internal stakeholders.
- Participate in audit projects and team meetings.
- Meet project deadlines while maintaining quality standards.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Applicants must possess an undergraduate qualification in one of the following fields:
- Auditing
- Finance
- Economics
- Business Management Sciences
- Information Technology
- Computer Science
- Engineering
- Risk Management
- Compliance Management
- Insurance
- Environmental Studies (ESG)
- Or a closely related qualification.
Minimum Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be a South African citizen.
- Be under the age of 30 years.
- Be proficient in English (reading, writing, and speaking).
- Not be registered for another learnership programme.
- Not be participating in an internship programme.
- Not be enrolled at another educational institution.
Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee selection, as applications are subject to a competitive recruitment process.
Preferred Competencies
Successful applicants should demonstrate:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Professionalism and integrity
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Adaptability and willingness to learn
- Accountability
- Good organisational and time-management skills
- Logical and critical thinking
- Interest in banking, auditing, and financial services
Programme Benefits
Participants will receive:
- Monthly stipend of R15,000
- Student Medical Aid
- Occupational Certificate: Internal Auditor
- Practical workplace experience
- Structured learning and development
- Professional mentorship
- Exposure to banking operations
- Career development opportunities
- Industry-recognised qualification
- Enhanced employability
Career Opportunities
Upon successful completion of the programme, learners may pursue careers as:
- Internal Auditor
- Junior Auditor
- Risk Analyst
- Compliance Officer
- Governance Officer
- Internal Controls Analyst
- Audit Assistant
- Financial Analyst
- Operations Risk Officer
- Risk and Compliance Administrator
Application Guidelines
Interested applicants should submit their applications through the official Standard Bank Careers Portal.
Before applying, applicants should ensure they have:
- An updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Certified copies of qualifications and supporting documents.
- Accurate personal and contact information.
- Reviewed all eligibility requirements.
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Only applications submitted via the official recruitment portal will be considered. Shortlisted candidates may be invited to complete assessments, interviews, or additional verification as part of the recruitment process.
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