FNB First Job Learnerships 2026 โ X12 Opportunities Across Western Cape | Grade 12 | R5,933 Monthly | Apply by 20 October 2026
First National Bank (FNB), part of FirstRand Bank Limited, is recruiting unemployed South African youth for 12 First Job Learnership opportunities across the Western Cape.
These 12-month paid learnerships offer young people an opportunity to gain practical workplace experience while completing a selected learnership programme.
Successful applicants will receive R5,933 per month during the programme and may gain experience in banking, customer service, sales, administration, finance and other business functions.
The opportunities are suitable for young people aged 18 to 34 who have Grade 12 (Matric), have been unemployed for at least six months and have little or no previous work experience.
Vacancies are advertised in George, Heidelberg, Grabouw, Paarl, Claremont, Vangate, Willowbridge, N1 City, Cape Gate, Promenade Mall, Sea Point and Cape Town City.
Closing Date: 20 October 2026.
FNB First Job Learnerships 2026 โ Job Overview
| Job Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Company | First National Bank (FNB) |
| Employer | FirstRand Bank Limited |
| Programme | First Job 12-Month Learnership |
| Total Advertised Opportunities | 12 Listings |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Industry | Banking and Financial Services |
| Employment Type | Fixed-Term |
| Programme Duration | 12 Months |
| Monthly Pay | R5,933 |
| Total Base Pay Over 12 Months | R71,196 |
| Minimum Qualification | Grade 12 / Matric |
| Age Requirement | 18โ34 Years |
| Citizenship | South African |
| Employment Status | Unemployed for at Least 6 Months |
| Previous Experience | Less Than 12 Months Total |
| Current Studies | Must Not Be Studying |
| Closing Date | 20 October 2026 |
| Application Method | Online |
The 12 listings are separate advertised opportunities. The source does not confirm the exact number of learners to be appointed under each listing.
Available FNB First Job Learnerships โ X12
The following learnership opportunities are available across the Western Cape.
| No. | Learnership Location | Advertised Area | Monthly Pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FNB First Job โ George | George | R5,933 |
| 2 | FNB First Job โ Heidelberg | Somerset West | R5,933 |
| 3 | FNB First Job โ Grabouw | Grabouw | R5,933 |
| 4 | FNB First Job โ Paarl | Paarl | R5,933 |
| 5 | FNB First Job โ Claremont | Cape Town | R5,933 |
| 6 | FNB First Job โ Vangate | Athlone | R5,933 |
| 7 | FNB First Job โ Willowbridge | Bellville | R5,933 |
| 8 | FNB First Job โ N1 City Shopping Mall | Goodwood | R5,933 |
| 9 | FNB First Job โ Cape Gate | Brackenfell | R5,933 |
| 10 | FNB First Job โ Promenade Mall | Mitchells Plain | R5,933 |
| 11 | FNB First Job โ Sea Point | Cape Town | R5,933 |
| 12 | FNB First Job โ Cape Town City | Cape Town | R5,933 |
Location clarification: The Heidelberg listing identifies Somerset West as its location, while its title refers to Heidelberg. Applicants should confirm the intended placement location on the relevant application page.
About First National Bank (FNB)
First National Bank is one of South Africa’s established banking institutions and operates as part of FirstRand Bank Limited.
FNB provides banking and financial services to individuals, businesses and other customers.
Its services include personal banking, business banking, lending, investments, digital banking and financial solutions.
Through the First Job Programme, FNB provides opportunities for young people who have limited formal employment experience to enter the workplace and develop skills.
The programme combines practical workplace experience with structured learning.
About the FNB First Job Programme
The FNB First Job Programme is a 12-month youth employment and development initiative.
It is designed to help unemployed young people improve their future employability by gaining workplace exposure and completing a learnership.
Participants may be placed across different FNB business units, depending on operational requirements.
These include:
- Marketing.
- Finance.
- Collections.
- FNB Cards.
- Private and Wealth Investments.
- Sales.
- Customer Service.
- Administration and Support.
- Catering.
Each placement may involve different responsibilities, performance expectations and learning opportunities.
The programme is particularly relevant to young people seeking their first meaningful work experience.
Main Purpose of the Learnership
The main purpose of the programme is to provide unemployed South African youth with practical workplace experience and formal learning opportunities.
Successful applicants will have the opportunity to:
- Gain experience in a professional banking environment.
- Develop workplace skills.
- Participate in a selected learnership.
- Improve communication and customer service abilities.
- Learn about banking operations.
- Develop professional confidence.
- Gain experience working with teams.
- Improve their future employment prospects.
The programme is intended to support employability, but permanent employment after completion is not guaranteed.
General Responsibilities and Duties
The supplied advertisement explains that learners may be placed across different FNB business units. It does not provide a separate duty list for each of the 12 locations.
The following responsibilities are illustrative examples of work that learners may perform, depending on their assigned department.
1. Customer Service Support
Learners placed in customer service functions may:
- Welcome customers professionally.
- Assist with general customer enquiries.
- Direct customers to the appropriate service channels.
- Support customer service activities.
- Learn how to communicate with clients.
- Follow customer service procedures.
- Assist with basic administrative tasks.
2. Sales Support
Learners placed in sales-related departments may:
- Learn about FNB products and services.
- Assist with sales administration.
- Support customer engagement activities.
- Participate in supervised sales tasks.
- Learn how to communicate product information.
- Work towards assigned learning and performance objectives.
3. Administration and Office Support
Learners may assist with:
- Filing documents.
- Capturing information.
- Organising records.
- Preparing basic administrative documents.
- Supporting office activities.
- Maintaining accurate information.
- Following company procedures.
4. Finance and Banking Support
Depending on placement, learners may:
- Gain exposure to financial services.
- Learn about banking processes.
- Assist with supervised administrative tasks.
- Develop basic financial services knowledge.
- Learn about accuracy and confidentiality.
- Support routine operational activities.
5. Marketing and Business Support
Learners may gain exposure to:
- Marketing administration.
- Customer communication.
- Business support processes.
- Team activities.
- Information management.
- Departmental projects.
6. Professional Development
All learners should be prepared to:
- Attend required training.
- Participate in the selected learnership.
- Complete assigned learning activities.
- Follow workplace instructions.
- Meet relevant performance targets.
- Demonstrate professionalism.
- Work cooperatively with colleagues.
- Develop communication and problem-solving skills.
Minimum Requirements for FNB First Job Learnerships
Applicants must meet the following requirements.
1. Age Requirement
Applicants must be:
18 to 34 years old.
2. Citizenship
Applicants must be:
South African citizens.
3. Educational Qualification
Applicants must have:
A minimum Grade 12 / Matric certificate.
The advertisement also accepts further studies, including certificates and diplomas at NQF Levels 5 and 6.
Applicants do not need a university degree to meet the minimum educational requirement.
4. Employment Status
Applicants must:
- Have been unemployed for at least the last six months.
- Not be studying at present.
5. Previous Work Experience
Applicants must have little or no previous work experience.
The advertisement specifies:
- Less than 12 months of total work experience, and/or experience of a part-time or casual nature.
- The opportunity must represent the applicant’s first job experience under the programme.
Applicants should accurately disclose all previous employment and confirm eligibility if they have held casual or part-time positions.
6. Previous FirstRand Employment
Applicants must:
- Not have previously participated in the FirstJob Programme at any FirstRand franchise.
- Not have worked for FirstRand before.
These are compulsory eligibility conditions.
7. Language Requirements
Applicants must have:
– A good command of English.
8. Criminal and Credit Record Requirements
Applicants must:
- Have no criminal record.
- Not be blacklisted.
The advertisement does not explain the specific screening standard used for the blacklisting requirement. Applicants should consult the recruitment process for clarification where necessary.
9. Willingness to Participate in Training
Applicants must be willing to:
- Complete a learnership.
- Gain practical work experience at the same time.
- Participate in workplace learning activities.
Personal Attributes Required
FNB is looking for young individuals who are:
- Mature.
- Self-motivated.
- Proactive.
- Energetic.
- Resilient.
- Driven to succeed.
- Passionate about sales.
- Customer-service oriented.
- Good communicators.
- Willing to learn.
- Able to take initiative.
These attributes are important because the programme combines formal learning with workplace responsibilities.
Who Should Apply?
These opportunities are suitable for unemployed South African youth who:
- Are aged 18โ34.
- Have completed Matric.
- Have been unemployed for at least six months.
- Are not currently studying.
- Have less than 12 months of previous work experience.
- Have never worked for FirstRand.
- Have never participated in the FirstJob Programme.
- Want to gain experience in banking or related business functions.
Applicants must meet all compulsory eligibility requirements.
Monthly Salary and Learnership Duration
MONTHLY BASE PAY
R5,933
DURATION
12 months
TOTAL BASE PAY
R71,196
EMPLOYMENT TYPE
Fixed-term
Total base pay assumes 12 monthly payments of R5,933, before any applicable deductions. Additional benefits have not been specified.
The advertised amount is base pay on a fixed amount only.
The programme does not guarantee permanent employment after the 12-month period.
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