Standard Bank Group is offering a Frontline Learnership programme in 2026, aimed at young South African graduates interested in building a career within the banking sector. This 18-month fixed-term learnership provides practical experience working in bank branches, along with a monthly stipend and additional benefits.
About the Learnership
The Frontline Learnership programme immerses learners in real banking environments, focusing on customer service and frontline operations. Participants gain hands-on experience assisting clients, learning about banking products and services, and supporting digital banking usage. The programme covers three key roles:
- Client Liaison Officer: Engages directly with customers, understanding their needs and connecting them with suitable banking solutions while promoting digital banking channels.
- Cash Consultant: Handles daily cash transactions ensuring accuracy and security while offering excellent customer service.
- Universal Banker: Provides broad exposure to multiple branch banking functions, assisting customers with diverse banking requests.
Who Can Apply
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- South African citizenship
- Between 18 and 30 years of age
- Holder of an NQF Level 7 degree
- No more than 24 months of prior work experience
- An interest in banking and client interactions
- Not currently registered for another learnership
- Not enrolled in full-time or part-time studies that conflict with the learnership schedule
Programme Details and Benefits
- Duration: 18 months (15 November 2026 to 14 April 2028)
- Stipend: R10,000 per month
- Additional benefits: Medical aid
- Accreditation: Learners work towards an accredited Occupational Qualification aligned with their role
- Mentorship: Support and coaching from seasoned banking professionals
Successful participants will acquire valuable skills in customer service, banking transactions, branch operations, and professional workplace conduct while gaining practical exposure to digital banking and problem-solving.
Locations
Learnership opportunities are available in the following eight South African provinces:
- Gauteng
- Eastern Cape
- KwaZulu-Natal
- Western Cape
- Limpopo
- Free State
- Mpumalanga
- Northern Cape
Important Information Before Applying
Applicants should ensure their CVs clearly reflect their degree qualification, contact details, and any relevant work or customer service experience. Honesty about work experience duration is essential to meet program requirements. Additionally, applicants must confirm that participation will not conflict with any current full-time or part-time studies.
Completion of the programme does not guarantee permanent employment with Standard Bank.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online via the specific recruitment links for the province where the applicant wishes to participate. The relevant links are provided below:
- Apply for the Standard Bank Frontline Learnership in Gauteng
- Apply for the Standard Bank Frontline Learnership in Eastern Cape
- Apply for the Standard Bank Frontline Learnership in KwaZulu-Natal
- Apply for the Standard Bank Frontline Learnership in Western Cape
- Apply for the Standard Bank Frontline Learnership in Limpopo
- Apply for the Standard Bank Frontline Learnership in Free State
- Apply for the Standard Bank Frontline Learnership in Mpumalanga
- Apply for the Standard Bank Frontline Learnership in Northern Cape
