Absa – Virtual Financial Advisor Learnership (FAIS)

Description

This learnership provides a structured 12-month development opportunity for unemployed graduates to gain foundational skills and workplace exposure as Trainee Virtual Financial Advisors. The programme aims to equip participants with financial advisory knowledge, customer engagement capabilities, and regulatory compliance skills within a hybrid working environment.

About Absa Group

Absa Group is a diversified African financial services organisation offering banking, insurance, investment, and wealth-management products across multiple African markets.

Programme\Position Offerings

• Programme Title: Virtual Financial Advisor Learnership (FAIS)
• Business Unit: Financial Advisory Services
• Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng (Hybrid)
• Employment Type: 12-Month Learnership
• Industry: Banking / Financial Services

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in structured learning and workplace activities aligned to learnership requirements.
• Engage in all scheduled training and development interventions.
• Support customer and team service requirements to maintain operational performance.
• Complete administrative tasks, including tracking and reporting.
• Work leads efficiently to achieve sales and productivity targets.
• Ensure excellent customer service and satisfaction.
• Maintain confidentiality of client information and adhere to prescribed scripts.
• Meet FAIS Fit and Proper obligations:
  • FSCA-approved qualification
  • RE5 exam (advantageous)
  • Product-specific training
  • Class-of-Business training
  • Continuous Professional Development

Attributes Required

• Strong willingness to learn and develop professionally.
• Good communication and customer service orientation.
• Ability to follow structured processes and meet compliance standards.
• Integrity, professionalism, and commitment to ethical conduct.
• Ability to work towards performance and learning targets.

Eligibility Criteria

• Bachelor’s degree or Advanced Diploma in Accounting, Finance, or Law (required).
• Matric / National Senior Certificate (required).
• Unemployed and available for the full 12-month programme.
• FSCA-approved qualification preferred; RE5 is an advantage.
• Employment Equity preference applies as per Absa policy.

How to Apply

Please ensure that your application includes an updated CV and any relevant supporting documents.

• Application Closing Date: 16 December 2025
• Reference Number: R-15982060