First National Bank (FNB) Graduate Opportunities 2026

First National Bank (FNB), one of South Africa's most innovative and customer-focused financial institutions and a proud member of the FirstRand Group, is inviting ambitious final-year students and recent graduates to apply for its 2026 Graduate Programme — based in Johannesburg, Gauteng.

Unlike most graduate programmes in South Africa, the FNB Graduate Programme offers permanent, full-time employment from day one — not a temporary contract or short-term internship. Graduates are placed directly into specific business units across FNB's retail and commercial banking divisions, where they contribute meaningfully to real banking projects from their very first week.

Graduates work across a diverse range of functions including credit analytics, product development, process and technology development, financial analysis, fraud and risk analysis, customer experience, brand strategy, and financial management. Alongside full-time work, graduates participate in structured monthly training sessions and a strategic action learning project — creating a powerful combination of hands-on experience and professional development.

If you are a non-traditional thinker who thrives on solving complex business challenges and wants to build a long-term career in South Africa's most digitally advanced bank, this programme is your launchpad.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional customer service and contribute to customer-centric banking solutions

• Work on real banking projects within your assigned business unit from day one

• Participate in monthly training sessions and a strategic action learning project

• Collaborate across multiple banking departments and cross-functional teams

• Contribute to FNB's innovation agenda, digital banking strategy, and business growth goals

• Demonstrate strong ethical judgment, adaptability, and professional conduct at all times

How to Apply

Note . Use the links given below to Apply

FNB Graduate Programme

Apply Online for the FNB Graduate Programme

FNB Engineering & Technology Graduate Programme

Apply Online for the FNB Engineering & Technology Graduate Programme 2026

FNB Private Banking and Advisory Graduate Academy Programme

Apply Online for the FNB Private Banking and Advisory Graduate Academy Programme

Salary: R20,000 – R30,000 per month (Salary not specified by employer — estimated based on South African banking graduate market rates, 2025/2026)

• Currently completing or recently completed an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Business, Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Statistics, or a related field

• Minimum academic average of 60% throughout university

• South African citizen with a valid South African ID

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

• Demonstrated leadership, adaptability, and teamwork ability

• No formal work experience required — final-year students are encouraged to apply