Standard Bank Group – Internal Auditing Learnership

Internal auditors help organisations examine processes, assess controls, document evidence and identify opportunities to improve the way work is performed. Standard Bank is offering a 24-month Internal Auditing Learnership in Johannesburg for young South African graduates who want to combine formal training with supervised workplace experience.

The programme leads to an Occupational Certificate: Internal Auditor and will expose learners to audit planning, operational analysis, control testing, working papers, evidence management, recommendations and compliance with Standard Bank Group policies.

Important: The official vacancy does not display an application closing date. Applicants should apply as soon as possible while the official application option remains active.

At a glance

What this opportunity is

This is a 24-month contract learnership within Standard Bank’s Group Functions business segment.

The programme combines focused learning modules with structured workplace experience to help participants develop foundational internal-auditing knowledge and practical skills.

Learners will work towards the Occupational Certificate: Internal Auditor while gaining supervised exposure to planning audit procedures, assessing operations, documenting evidence and recommending improvements.

The programme begins on 1 October 2026 and may be based at Standard Bank’s premises in central Johannesburg and/or Rosebank.

The official advert does not guarantee permanent employment after the 24-month programme.

Who this learnership may suit

This opportunity may suit a graduate who wants to begin a career in internal audit, risk, compliance, finance, governance, technology assurance or business-process analysis.

It may be particularly suitable for someone who enjoys examining how processes work, comparing actual practices with expected standards and using evidence to identify weaknesses or improvement opportunities.

The programme may also suit graduates who are methodical, analytical and comfortable working with detailed business information, policies, supporting documents and deadlines.

Applicants should be willing to learn from experienced audit professionals and begin with supervised, clearly defined audit activities.

What learners will do and learn

The official vacancy lists the following areas of workplace exposure:

Plan supervised audit steps

• Plan individual audit steps under supervision.
• Help test specific aspects of an area being audited.
• Understand the purpose and scope of an allocated audit procedure.
• Follow the instructions and methodology provided by experienced audit team members.
• Clarify the evidence, documentation and completion requirements for allocated work.

Analyse and evaluate operations

• Analyse operations within departments relevant to the audit subject.
• Evaluate whether processes conform to good business practices.
• Compare actual practices with expected policies, standards or controls.
• Identify information that may require further investigation.
• Communicate observations to supervising audit team members.

Identify control and performance concerns

• Help identify control deficiencies.
• Assess matters relating to system effectiveness.
• Identify possible profit-improvement opportunities.
• Identify possible cost-reduction opportunities.
• Highlight situations that appear to be outside expected standards or procedures.
• Support audit and investigation activities with accurate information.

Develop recommendations

• Help develop recommendations where weaknesses or improvement opportunities are identified.
• Connect recommendations to the evidence collected during audit work.
• Explain how a recommendation may help improve an out-of-line situation.
• Present recommendations clearly to supervising team members.
• Revise work according to professional feedback.

Prepare working papers and evidence

• Prepare audit working papers.
• Save supporting documents securely.
• Maintain evidence supporting audit findings.
• Keep documentation clear, organised and available for review.
• Record the procedures completed and the results obtained.
• Follow the document-management requirements communicated by Standard Bank.

Follow Group standards and policies

• Follow applicable Standard Bank Group standards.
• Comply with policies relevant to audit work and information handling.
• Protect confidential organisational and client information.
• Use approved systems and processes.
• Escalate policy, access or information concerns through the appropriate channels.

Plan and manage your workload

• Prioritise allocated work.
• Plan tasks according to deadlines.
• Manage time effectively.
• Monitor progress on assigned audit work.
• Communicate early where assistance or clarification is required.
• Balance workplace responsibilities with formal learnership requirements.

Important: The duties above are based on the official vacancy. Standard Bank may allocate additional reasonable audit, risk, governance, data, reporting, documentation, investigation or learning duties according to the programme and business requirements.

Eligible qualifications

Applicants need an undergraduate qualification in one of the following areas or a closely related discipline:

• Information Technology.
• Computer Science.
• Business Management Sciences.
• Auditing.
• Finance.
• Economics.
• Engineering.
• Environmental, Social and Governance studies.
• Environmental Studies.
• Insurance and Risk Management.
• Risk and Compliance Management.
• Another related discipline accepted by Standard Bank.

The official advert does not state a minimum academic average or require a postgraduate qualification.

Applicants should use the exact qualification title shown on their certificate and academic transcript.

Minimum eligibility requirements

• Must be a South African citizen.
• Must be under 30 years of age.
• Must be able to speak English.
• Must be able to read English.
• Must be able to write English.
• Must have a relevant completed undergraduate qualification.
• Must not be registered on another learnership programme.
• Must not be registered on another internship programme.
• Must not be studying at another institution.
• Must be available to start the programme on 1 October 2026.
• Must be available for the full 24-month programme.
• Must provide complete, accurate and truthful information during the recruitment process.

Age requirement explained

The official advert requires applicants to be under 30 years old.

This means an applicant must not have reached their 30th birthday when the programme’s age requirement is assessed.

Applicants should enter their date of birth accurately and should not alter age or identity information to meet the programme requirement.

Study and programme-status requirements

Applicants must not be studying at another institution.

Applicants must also not be registered on another learnership or internship programme.

This is important because the Standard Bank learnership includes formal training and structured workplace responsibilities over 24 months.

Applicants should disclose current studies, internships, learnerships and other structured development programmes honestly.

Key skills and attributes

The official advert lists the following skills and attributes:

• Strong analytical thinking.
• Problem-solving ability.
• Interest in technology.
• Interest in data.
• Interest in financial decision-making.
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
• Curiosity and willingness to learn new concepts and tools.
• Good attention to detail.
• Structured and logical thinking.
• Resilience.
• Adaptability in a fast-changing environment.
• Professional confidence.
• Accountability.
• Proactive approach to work.
• Foundational business and commercial awareness.

Additional skills that may help

The official advert does not require specific audit software or technical certifications. However, applicants should include any genuine academic or practical exposure to relevant areas, such as:

• Internal auditing principles.
• Risk assessment.
• Governance and compliance.
• Financial analysis.
• Business-process analysis.
• Control testing.
• Microsoft Excel.
• Data analysis or visualisation.
• Report writing.
• Research and evidence management.
• Information technology controls.
• Environmental, social and governance coursework.

These examples are application tips and are not additional compulsory requirements stated in the official advert. Applicants should include only skills and experience they genuinely possess.

What this learnership really means

This is a graduate-level learnership rather than a programme for applicants whose highest qualification is Matric.

The successful learners will complete formal Occupational Certificate training while gaining supervised exposure to internal-audit work within a banking environment.

Learners should expect to begin with clearly scoped audit procedures and supporting work rather than independently managing complete audits.

The work may include analysing departmental operations, preparing working papers, gathering evidence, identifying possible control deficiencies and helping develop recommendations.

The programme runs for 24 months and starts on 1 October 2026. The official listing does not guarantee permanent employment after completion.

Qualification awarded

Successful learners are expected to complete the Occupational Certificate: Internal Auditor.

The qualification combines formal training modules with structured workplace experience intended to build foundational knowledge and practical auditing skills.

Applicants should confirm attendance requirements, assessments, training-provider arrangements and the process for completing the occupational qualification if selected.

Learner stipend and Student Medical Aid

The official vacancy confirms that learners will receive a monthly learner stipend.

Student Medical Aid is also confirmed as part of the programme.

The stipend amount is not included in this post. Applicants should view the official Standard Bank listing for remuneration details.

Applicants should confirm payment dates, deductions, medical-aid arrangements and any other remuneration conditions directly with Standard Bank if selected.

Application checklist

Prepare the following before starting the official application:

• An updated CV.
• A clear copy of a South African identity document, if requested.
• The relevant undergraduate qualification certificate.
• A complete academic transcript, if requested.
• The exact qualification title, institution and completion date.
• Details of relevant auditing, finance, risk, compliance, technology, engineering or business modules.
• Details of relevant academic research, audit assignments or group projects.
• Examples showing analytical thinking and problem solving.
• Examples of report writing, working with evidence or analysing business processes.
• Accurate information about current studies, learnerships and internships.
• A reliable cellphone number.
• A professional email address.
• Any additional documents requested through the official Standard Bank recruitment platform.

Need assistance with preparing your CV and application documents? Visit our Learnership Resources and Guides.

Important note for applicants

This is a 24-month Internal Auditing Learnership within Standard Bank’s Group Functions business segment.

The programme begins on 1 October 2026 and leads to an Occupational Certificate: Internal Auditor.

Applicants must have a relevant completed undergraduate qualification and must be South African citizens under 30 years old.

Applicants must not be studying or registered on another learnership or internship programme.

A learner stipend and Student Medical Aid are confirmed. The stipend amount is available in the official advert and is not repeated in this post.

The official advert does not display an application closing date. Applicants should apply as soon as possible while the official application option remains available.

Permanent employment after the learnership is not guaranteed in the official listing.

About Standard Bank Group

Standard Bank Group is an Africa-focused financial-services group serving individuals, businesses, institutions and large multinational organisations.

The Group operates across areas that include personal and private banking, business and commercial banking, corporate and investment banking, insurance, asset management and specialist Group Functions.

Standard Bank’s learnership programmes combine structured practical work experience with formal training while supporting the development of young South African talent.

Learn more through the official Standard Bank Group website

Quick tips for applicants

• Apply as soon as possible because no closing date is displayed.
• Use job ID 744000139247564 when tracking the vacancy.
• State the full title of your undergraduate qualification.
• Include the institution and qualification-completion date.
• Highlight relevant auditing, finance, risk, compliance, technology or business modules.
• Include academic projects involving controls, governance, research or analysis.
• Show analytical thinking, attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
• Include examples of report writing and evidence management where applicable.
• Be accurate about your age, citizenship and study status.
• Confirm that you are available for the 1 October 2026 start date.
• Check that your cellphone number and email address are correct.
• Apply only through the official Standard Bank recruitment page.

Common mistakes that get applicants rejected

• Applying without a relevant undergraduate qualification.
• Not stating the full qualification title.
• Leaving the institution or completion date off the CV.
• Applying while aged 30 or older when the official advert requires applicants to be under 30.
• Applying while studying at another institution.
• Applying while registered on another internship or learnership.
• Submitting a generic CV that does not show analytical or audit-related ability.
• Leaving relevant academic projects or modules off the CV.
• Claiming technical, audit or analytical skills that cannot be supported.
• Providing incorrect citizenship, age or qualification information.
• Using an incorrect cellphone number or email address.
• Uploading an outdated or incomplete CV.
• Waiting for a closing date instead of applying while the vacancy remains active.
• Applying through an unofficial recruitment link.

Scam warning (important)

Applicants should apply only through the official Standard Bank careers page or the official SmartRecruiters vacancy linked from Standard Bank’s website.

Standard Bank states that it will never request money or any form of payment as part of its recruitment process.

Do not pay anyone for registration, an application, an interview, an assessment, training, medical aid, equipment, transport or placement in the learnership.

Do not share banking PINs, passwords, one-time PINs or account login information with anyone claiming that they can guarantee acceptance.

Be cautious of messages from unofficial email addresses, private social-media accounts or cellphone numbers that request money or unnecessary personal information.

Upload your CV, identity document, qualification certificate and academic record only through an official and secure recruitment platform.

Always return to the official Standard Bank vacancy page to confirm that the programme and application option remain active.

How this opportunity was verified

This opportunity was verified from the official Standard Bank recruitment listing and the associated Standard Bank SmartRecruiters vacancy for the Internal Auditing Learnership.

The official listing confirmed the programme title, contract classification, Group Functions business segment, job description, qualification fields, citizenship requirement, age requirement, English-language requirement, study restrictions and key skills and attributes.

The listing also confirmed the 1 October 2026 start date, 24-month duration, learner stipend, Student Medical Aid, Occupational Certificate: Internal Auditor and Johannesburg and Rosebank work locations.

The official advert does not display an application closing date. This post therefore does not invent or estimate a deadline and advises applicants to apply as soon as possible.

Read more about our verification process on the How We Verify Listings page.

How to apply

1. Open the official Standard Bank vacancy page below.
2. Read the complete Internal Auditing Learnership advert.
3. Confirm that you have a relevant completed undergraduate qualification.
4. Confirm that you are a South African citizen under 30 years old.
5. Confirm that you are not studying at another institution.
6. Confirm that you are not registered on another learnership or internship.
7. Confirm that you are available to start on 1 October 2026.
8. Prepare your updated CV, qualification certificate and academic transcript.
9. Include relevant auditing, risk, finance, technology, compliance or business projects.
10. Select the official Apply or “I’m interested” option.
11. Create a candidate profile or sign in to an existing profile.
12. Complete all personal, qualification and screening questions honestly.
13. Upload your CV and any supporting documents requested by the platform.
14. Read the privacy and recruitment terms carefully.
15. Check that your age, citizenship, qualification, study status and contact details are correct.
16. Submit the application as soon as possible while the vacancy remains active.
17. Keep the application confirmation or other proof of submission.

Application Closing Date

No official closing date is displayed in the vacancy.

Applicants should apply as soon as possible while the official application option remains available. Do not wait for a closing date to be announced because the vacancy may be removed once the recruitment process has progressed or sufficient applications have been received.