From graduate to successful career person

[Standard Bank Team]

It’s become a global phenomenon that after years of studying, young graduates are faced with the challenges of finding work that offers room to grow as well as the opportunity to share, practice and learn more about their skills and knowledge. This is why it’s important that corporates step in to help bridge the gap, by focusing on job creations, skill development and the up-skilling of young graduates.

To continue on our quest for growth and innovation, we’ve introduce our global Graduate Programmes, where we’ll be training young minds to fill positions that require specialised skills, with a focus on productivity and innovation.

Here is everything you need to know about the Standard Bank Graduate Programmes:

We offer programmes in South Africa, around the African continent (in countries where we operate) and in the United Kingdom. Working around Africa will give you the opportunity to be part of that country’s future growth and development. With the opportunity to work in other countries, you can enjoy a window on the world and get much acknowledged international experience.

We know what you’re thinking, that only those with a knack for figures and finance need apply. This is not true. Standard Bank has a vast number of departments where you could make your home and grow in your career, these options include:
- General investment banking
- IT
- Risk management/ Compliance risk management
- Personal and business banking
- Chartered accounting
- Internal audit
- Research and analysis
- Corporate and investment
- Business management and science
- Operations management
- Global markets
- Private banking

All programmes are different, which means the entry requirements will differ from one programme to the next.

For more information on the programmes, you can visit the Standard Bank’s Graduate Programmes website here: Http://graduate.standardbank.com/index.html

How and when to apply?

Graduates can apply using the forms online. Programmes vary, but applications for most programmes are open from May to October. It’s very important that you read the details carefully and identify which programme is right for your future career ambitions. Visit http://graduate.standardbank.com/apply/index.html if you want to apply.

South African Graduate Development Association: http://www.sagda.org.za/