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Absa Group Limited 25-26 Internship programme

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GenA Investment Banking

Placement: Sandton

Closes in about 2 months

About GenA Investment Banking 2026

Map out an exciting career path in Investment Banking. Opportunities to join one of the following areas: Resource and Project Finance, Structured Trade and Commodity Finance, Deal Management or Corporate Finance. This is an exciting opportunity to become a part of award-winning, internationally experienced teams and map out a career in front office.

Who we look for?

Innovative, analytical and bright minds that are prepared to back themselves to win and who are passionate to join an organisation creating value across the banking industry. Who want to be part of a structured development graduate programme that will connect you to colleagues across the continent, equipping you with the skills to be self-empowered and cross-culturally competent. You will master the art of design thinking mindset while applying novel and adaptive thinking that will prepare you for the future world of work.

The opportunity will provide:

A 10-month leadership development journey which focusses on; personal leadership, personal branding, design thinking methodology, digital agility innovation and disruption, team effectiveness, strategic and analytical problem solving
Exposure to one of Absa’s Africa regional offices.
Absa Force For Good (CSI) initiatives
First hand coaching from line leaders, business mentors and peer coaching from the cohort members and GenA Alumni to guide you and enable your career progression throughout the programme
Business and behavioural coaching from a well-established corporate educator
Involvement in Action Learning Project that address real business opportunity and challenges

Successful incumbent will have sound business acumen and passion for Investment Banking.

Perks:

Pension Scheme
Staff Discounts
Medical Aid
Financial rewards for performance
Study support
Wellness initiatives
Laptop
Life cover
Religious facilities

Qualification or study programme requirements

Actuarial Science
Aeronautical Engineering
Business and Management Studies
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Science
Economics
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Finance
Industrial Engineering
Law
Manufacturing Engineering
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Mining Engineering
Statistics
Mechatronic Engineering

Experience requirements

Candidate must have less than 2 years full-time work experience

Beneficial Skills

Behavioral Competencies
Analytical Thinking
Continuous Learning
Decision Making
Initiative
Proactivity & Self-Motivation
Problem Solving
Resilience / Tenacity
Team Leadership
Time Management/Priority Setting
Valuing Cultural Diversity
Work ethic
Technical Competencies
Client and Customer Service Obsessed
Financial Analysis
Investment analysis
Market Research & Analysis
Commercial Savvy
Business Plan Preparation and Evaluation
Cognitive flexibility
Strong communication skills

COMPLETE YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION HERE

Technology Graduate Programme

Placement: Cape Town and Johannesburg

Closes in about 2 months

About 2026 Absa Technology Graduate Programme

An exclusive two-year technology accelerator programme that offers top tech graduates the opportunity to launch their careers with creativity, ingenuity and purpose. The programme invests in the whole person – developing technical, behavioural and leadership capabilities. Widespread experience and exposure, mentorship, intentional career mobility, hands-on contribution to cutting-edge innovation and a month-long immersion experience are just the start. This is an opportunity for top tech talent to champion digital transformation and be an active force for good in our communities, Africa and beyond.

Who we look for

Innovative, digital and bright minds that are prepared to challenge themselves and who are passionate to join an organisation creating value across the Pan-African banking industry. Those who are excited about technology and embrace solving complex challenges and adopting an agile mindset. We are looking for graduates who are open to new learning experiences and embrace the fast-paced world of work we operate in. Someone who looks forward to learning and implementing a design thinking approach, in everything they do with curiosity in data capital, digital management and/or information technology.

The opportunity will provide:

A 2-year development journey which focuses on technical training, digital innovation and disruption, strategic thinking and analytical problem solving, design thinking methodology, learning to embody Absa’s leadership philosophy through the GenA Programme, personal branding and team effectiveness.
Exposure to Absa’s Technology Estate
Multidisciplinary Collaboration
Positive Organisational Culture
Career Growth Opportunities
An Immersive and Hands-On Learning Experience
Intentional Mentorship

Successful incumbents will leverage technology to accelerate tremendous growth, lead change, and solve systemic challenges, taking financial services where it’s never been before.

Qualification or study programme requirements:

Computer Science or
Electrical and Electronic Engineering or
Industrial Engineering or
Information Systems or
Information Technology or
Manufacturing Engineering or
Mathematics or
Mechanical Engineering or
Operational Research or
Statistics or
Data Science or
Telecommunications

Beneficial Skills

Behavioral Competencies
Adaptability
Applied Learning
Creativity and Innovation
Decision Making
Impact and Influence
Initiative
Leading and Managing Change
Motivating Others
Planning and Organizing
Resilience / Tenacity
Team Leadership
Teamwork
Thinking Strategically
Time Management/Priority Setting
Work ethic

Professional Tools

Software engineering: Microservice APIs; Angular; Node; Netcore; Postgres Database
Platform engineering: Infrastructure as code; Network fundamentals; Cloud AWS; Security; Data bases
Solution architecture: Design thinking; Applications security; Architecting in Cloud (AWS); Design patterns; Influencing (story telling)

COMPLETE YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION HERE

GenA Global Markets

Placement: Sandton

Closes in about 2 months

About GenA Global Markets 2026

Join the Absa Global Markets graduate programme and launch your career in trading and sales.

Learn from the best, explore different markets, and grow your skills in a fast-paced environment.

Are you looking for a rewarding and challenging opportunity to kickstart your career in trading and sales? Do you want to work with a diverse group of renowned industry experts who will guide and support you? Do you want to develop your leadership, technical, and problem-solving skills in a structured graduate programme? If yes, then the Global Markets Graduate Programme is for you.

The Global Markets graduate programme is a unique 18-month experience that exposes you to different Markets Trading and Sales desks. You will rotate across various desks such as Fixed income, Equities, Foreign Exchange, Counterparty Risk Trading, Structuring, Credit, and prime. You can work on deals and trades happening across the Africa continent.

What’s in it for you?

Develop your trading, risk management, and sales skillset at one of the largest investment banks in Africa.
Embark on a 10-month leadership development journey that equips you to be a future leader of Africa. Your leadership journey focuses on personal leadership, personal branding, design thinking, digital agility, innovation, disruption, team effectiveness, strategic thinking, and analytical problem-solving.
Exposure to the fast-paced world of Global Markets.
Receive coaching from your desk heads, mentorship from senior leadership, and peer guidance from grad alumni to harness your potential and kickstart your career.
Build relationships with seasoned professionals in the industry.
Make a meaningful contribution to society through Absa’s Force for Good (CSI) initiatives.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for intelligent, energetic problem-solvers who are passionate about financial markets. Those who are looking for their next challenge and want to kickstart their career in Global Markets.

This 18-month graduate programme is designed to stretch you, rapidly accelerate your career development, and empower your story.

Are you ready for the challenge?

Perks

Wellness initiatives
Religious facilities
18 Months Fixed Term Contract
Laptop
Flexi work

Qualification or study programme requirements

Accounting and Auditing or
Actuarial Science or
Aeronautical Engineering or
Business and Management Studies or
Chemical Engineering or
Chemistry or
Civil Engineering or
Computer Science or
Economics or
Electrical and Electronic Engineering or
Finance or
General Management or
Geography and Environmental Sciences or
Industrial Engineering or
Information Systems or
Information Technology or
Manufacturing Engineering or
Mathematics or
Mechanical Engineering or
Mining Engineering or
Physics or
Statistics or
Quantity Surveying

Experience requirements

Candidate must have less than 2 years full-time work experience
Beneficial Skills
Behavioral Competencies
Analytical Thinking
Continuous Learning
Decision Making
Initiative
Motivating Others
Proactivity & Self-Motivation
Problem Solving
Resilience / Tenacity
Teamwork
Time Management/Priority Setting
Valuing Cultural Diversity
Work ethic
Technical Competencies
Cognitive flexibility
Financial Analysis
Investment analysis
Client service/communications
Strong communication skills
Market Research & Analysis
Commercially savvy
Business Plan Preparation and Evaluation
Data analysis
Be able to work within a high pressure environment

COMPLETE YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION HERE

CIMA Trainee Accountant

Placement: Johannesburg

Closes in 15 days

The CIMA Trainee Accountant Program

The purpose of the Absa Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) program is to provide our selected trainees with the relevant experience and competencies needed to qualify as Chartered Accountants after a period of three years. Trainees rotate every six months into different areas of the bank, which provides sufficient exposure and training.

We place your professional and personal development at the forefront of your journey at Absa, with technical and professional training underpinning your day-to-day job. Your growth, as a trainee, will be further cemented by coaching, mentoring, conference attendance and participation with the wider Absa Graduate Program (Gen A) on an array of learning programs.

Our Executive Committee (Exco) is fully supportive of our trainees and take pride in your growth and achievement. For this reason, each quarter, an Exco member will host a Trainee engagement session where you will have the opportunity to network with the Leadership of the Bank. Exam fees are fully funded and complemented by generous study leave benefits that are specific to the program.

Once you have successfully completed the three years of practical experience and the CIMA exams, you will qualify as a well-rounded Chartered Global Management Accountants (CGMA) with an exciting career trajectory.

Entry criteria:

We encourage you to apply for the program if you are currently enrolled for an Honours degree (or higher) in Financial Management that will provide you with exemptions for the CIMA Managerial level (objective tests P2, F2 & E2).

Qualification or study programme requirements