FNB’s Graduate Programme places successful applicants directly into permanent, full-time roles from day one — not a temporary contract like most graduate schemes.
It covers retail and commercial banking, technology, analytics, risk, and customer experience, with monthly training and mentorship built in.
Check FNB’s official careers site for the current closing date before applying.
Most graduate programs are a foot in the door—a year, maybe two, then you’re back to square one.
FNB’s is structured differently: successful candidates go straight into permanent employment, working inside real business units from the start while completing monthly training sessions and an action learning project alongside their day-to-day role.
Who it’s for
Final-year students and recent graduates from any academic background who want a genuine long-term career in banking, not just work experience to put on a CV.
FNB places graduates across data, engineering, technology, and commerce-focused roles depending on their qualifications and interests.
What you actually get
- A permanent job offer, not a fixed-term contract
- Structured training and mentorship in your specific business unit
- Exposure to real projects with actual business impact, not busywork
- A clear path to build a long-term career inside one of South Africa’s largest financial institutions
How to apply
Applications go through FNB’s official careers portal or the FirstRand jobs site — search “FNB Graduate Programme.”
You’ll need a complete academic transcript as part of your application, so have that ready before you start the form.
Apply early: banks review applications on a rolling basis, and incomplete submissions are one of the most common reasons candidates get cut before an interview.
FAQ
Is the FNB Graduate Programme really permanent employment? Yes…unlike most graduate internships that end after a fixed period, FNB’s program places successful candidates in permanent, full-time roles from the start.
Do I need a finance degree to apply? No…FNB recruits across data, engineering, technology, and commerce, so your degree just needs to be relevant to one of those tracks.
