Apply for FNB First Job 12-Month Learnership 2026 – Multiple Locations | Matric | R5,933 Per Month | Apply by 16 September 2026
How to Apply for FNB First Job Learnerships
Applications are completed online through the SA Youth platform. Select the location where you want to apply and carefully complete the screening/application process.
The supplied opportunities include FNB First Job 12-month Learnership – Kimberley, Tygervalley, Thohoyandou, Hammarsdale, Phuthaditjhaba, Kwaggafontein, Mbombela, Kloof, Burgersfort and Umzinto.
Because each location has its own SA Youth opportunity listing, applicants should apply to the specific location that suits them.
Make sure that your SA Youth profile information is correct before submitting your application.
Closing Date: 16 September 2026
The supplied listings showed “1 day left to apply”, so interested applicants should apply as soon as possible rather than waiting until the final hours.
Documents and Information to Prepare
The supplied advert does not provide a detailed list of documents that must be uploaded. Applicants should therefore follow the instructions displayed during the SA Youth application process.
It would nevertheless be sensible to have your personal, education and contact information available when completing your profile.
Do not submit documents that the application platform does not request.
CV Tips for FNB First Job Applicants
Because this programme targets people with little or no work experience, don’t worry about trying to make your CV look like that of an experienced banking professional. Instead, make your Matric, further studies, skills, achievements and personal strengths easy to identify.
If you have never worked before, you can include relevant school projects, volunteering, leadership responsibilities, community involvement or other genuine activities that demonstrate communication, responsibility and teamwork.
Skills worth highlighting if you genuinely possess them include customer service, communication, basic computer skills, teamwork, problem-solving, willingness to learn and the ability to work with people.
Most importantly, don’t falsely add work experience just to make your CV look stronger. The programme is specifically aimed at young people with little or no work experience, so being a first-time job seeker is not automatically a disadvantage here.
Possible FNB Learnership Interview Questions
Candidates who progress beyond the initial screening should prepare for questions such as:
- Tell us about yourself.
- Why did you apply for the FNB First Job Programme?
- What do you know about FNB?
- Why would you like to work in the banking industry?
- What would you like to learn during the 12-month programme?
- What does good customer service mean to you?
- How would you deal with an unhappy customer?
- Tell us about a time you worked successfully with other people.
- How would you handle a difficult situation at work?
- What are your strengths?
- What is one area you would like to improve?
- How do you communicate with people from different backgrounds?
- Why is confidentiality important when working in a bank?
- How would you handle confidential customer information?
- How do you respond when someone gives you constructive feedback?
- What would you do if you made a mistake at work?
- Are you comfortable working towards targets?
- How do you stay motivated when faced with challenges?
- Where do you see yourself after completing the programme?
- Why should FNB select you for this learnership?
For entry-level interviews, applicants should focus on giving simple, truthful examples rather than trying to sound overly experienced.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the FNB First Job Learnership?
The programme runs for 12 months.
How much does the FNB learnership pay?
The supplied SA Youth listings state R5,933 per month.
Do I need previous work experience?
No substantial previous experience is required. In fact, the programme is intended for young people with little or no work experience, and applicants should have less than 12 months’ total work experience.
Can I apply with Matric?
Yes. The minimum qualification stated is Matric.
Can I apply if I have a certificate or diploma?
Yes. The advert states that further studies, including certificates and diplomas at NQF Levels 5 and 6, are accepted.
Can university students apply?
Applicants must not currently be studying.
Can I apply if I am 35?
No. The stated age range is 18–34 years.
Do I need to be unemployed?
Yes. Applicants must have been unemployed for at least the previous six months.
Can former FirstRand employees apply?
No. The supplied requirements state that applicants must not have worked for FirstRand before.
Can previous FirstJob participants apply again?
No. Applicants must not have previously participated in the FirstJob programme at any FirstRand franchise.
Is the voice note compulsory?
The advert specifically tells candidates to record the voice note and describes it as very important for the screening process, so applicants should make sure they complete this step.
FNB First Job Learnership 2026 Summary
The FNB First Job 12-Month Learnership offers unemployed South African youth an opportunity to enter the workplace, gain practical experience and participate in learning and development within one of South Africa’s major banking groups.
With a R5,933 monthly fixed base pay, a 12-month duration, a Matric-level entry requirement, and opportunities across several provinces, this programme is particularly relevant to young people trying to secure their first formal workplace experience.
Closing Date: 16 September 2026
Eligible applicants should apply through SA Youth and, importantly, complete the required voice-note step during the screening process.