FNB First Job 12-Month Learnership 2026 โ Multiple Locations | Matric | R5,933 Per Month | Apply by 16 September 2026
First National Bank (FNB), part of FirstRand Bank Limited, is offering young South Africans an opportunity to gain their first meaningful work experience through the FNB First Job 12-Month Learnership Programme.
The programme is aimed at unemployed youth with little or no formal work experience and combines practical workplace exposure with an opportunity to complete a selected learnership.
Opportunities are currently advertised in several locations across South Africa, including Kimberley, Tygervalley/Bellville, Thohoyandou, Hammarsdale, Phuthaditjhaba, Kwaggafontein, Mbombela, Kloof and Burgersfort.
FNB First Job Learnership Overview
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Employer | FirstRand Bank Limited / FNB |
| Programme | FNB First Job 12-Month Learnership |
| Industry | Banking |
| Duration | 12 Months |
| Job Type | Fixed-term |
| Salary | R5,933 per month |
| Minimum Qualification | Matric |
| Age Requirement | 18โ34 years |
| Experience | Little or no work experience |
| Citizenship | South African |
| Closing Date | 16 September 2026 |
| Application Platform | SA Youth |
Locations Available
The FNB First Job Learnership opportunities supplied are available in the following areas:
| Location | Province |
|---|---|
| Kimberley | Northern Cape |
| Tygervalley / Bellville | Western Cape |
| Thohoyandou | Limpopo |
| Hammarsdale | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Phuthaditjhaba | Free State |
| Kwaggafontein | Mpumalanga |
| Mbombela | Mpumalanga |
| Kloof | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Burgersfort | Limpopo |
| Umzinto | KwaZulu-Natal |
Important: The supplied Hammarsdale listing displays the location as โMpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal.โ Applicants should therefore confirm the exact workplace location on the individual SA Youth listing when applying.
About the FNB First Job Programme
FNB has committed to providing young people with the opportunity to gain valuable workplace experience over a period of 12 months.
The programme is particularly suitable for young people who have struggled to enter the job market because they have limited formal work experience.
Participants may also have the opportunity to undertake a selected learnership while gaining practical experience.
This means successful applicants can spend the programme developing workplace skills, gaining exposure to the banking environment and building experience that could improve their future employability.
FNB Business Areas
Successful applicants could potentially gain exposure across different FNB business units. The supplied advert mentions areas including:
- Marketing
- Finance
- Collections
- FNB Cards
- Private and Wealth Investments
- Sales
- Customer Service
- Administration and Support
- Catering
The exact duties and targets will depend on the role and business unit where the learner is placed.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Be 18 to 34 years old
- Be a South African citizen
- Have at least a Matric certificate
- Further studies such as certificates and diplomas at NQF Levels 5 and 6 are also accepted
- Have been unemployed for at least the previous six months
- Not currently be studying
- Have little or no formal work experience
- Have less than 12 months’ total work experience, including work that may have been part-time or casual
- This must be the applicant’s first job experience
- Must not have previously participated in the FirstJob programme at any FirstRand franchise
- Must not have worked for FirstRand before
- Have a good command of English
- Have no criminal record
- Not be blacklisted
- Be willing to participate in a learnership while gaining workplace experience
This is therefore an excellent entry-level opportunity for first-time job seekers, but applicants should carefully check the eligibility conditions before applying.
Personal Qualities FNB Is Looking For
FNB is looking for mature young candidates who are:
- Self-motivated
- Self-starters
- Proactive
- Energetic
- Resilient
- Driven to succeed
- Passionate about sales
- Customer-service focused
- Good communicators
Candidates should be prepared to learn and operate in a professional banking environment.
Salary
Successful participants will receive:
R5,933 per month
The SA Youth listings describe this as base pay on a fixed amount only.
No additional allowances or benefits are stated in the supplied vacancy information, so applicants should not assume that additional benefits are included.
Is Previous Work Experience Required?
This opportunity is specifically designed for young people with little or no work experience.
However, the advert places an important restriction on experience: applicants should have less than 12 months of total work experience, including part-time or casual work, and the programme is intended to provide their first job experience.
Applicants who have already worked for FirstRand or previously participated in the FirstJob programme at a FirstRand franchise are not eligible according to the supplied requirements.
Important: Record Your Voice Note
Applicants should pay special attention to this instruction in the vacancy:
You must remember to record the required voice note.
FNB states that the voice note is very important for the screening process.
Do not rush through the application and accidentally skip this step.
When recording the voice note, speak clearly, choose a quiet environment and follow the instructions provided on SA Youth.