Standard Bank: Learnership Programme

The Standard Bank Internal Auditing Learnership 2026 offers South African graduates an opportunity to gain valuable workplace experience while completing an industry-recognized qualification. This 24-month learnership combines practical on-the-job training with structured learning, giving participants the knowledge and experience needed to begin a successful career in internal auditing.

Standard Bank is one of Africa’s leading financial institutions, recognized for developing talented young professionals through high-quality learning programmes. This learnership has been designed to help unemployed graduates gain practical workplace skills while earning a monthly stipend.

Successful applicants will receive professional training, workplace exposure, mentorship from experienced professionals, and an opportunity to complete the Occupational Certificate:
Internal Auditor qualification.

If building a long-term career in banking, auditing, compliance, governance, or risk management is the goal, this programme provides an excellent starting point.

Programme: Internal Auditing Learnership

Business Segment: Group Functions

Location:

• 5 Simmonds Street, Johannesburg
• 30 Baker Street, Rosebank, Johannesburg

Province: Gauteng

Duration: 24 Months

Start Date: 1 October 2026

Monthly Stipend: R15,000 plus Student Medical Aid

Qualification Awarded:
Occupational Certificate:
Internal Auditor

The Internal Auditing Learnership has been developed to provide unemployed graduates with practical work experience while completing formal occupational training.

Participants become part of a structured development programme that focuses on workplace learning, technical knowledge, professional development, and practical auditing experience.

The programme introduces learners to the internal audit profession while exposing them to modern banking systems, governance practices, compliance frameworks, financial controls, and operational risk management.

Throughout the programme, learners work alongside experienced audit professionals who provide coaching and mentorship while assisting with real business projects.

The combination of classroom learning and workplace experience allows participants to develop practical skills that employers actively seek across financial institutions and corporate organizations.

Internal auditing is an independent function that evaluates how effectively an organization manages risk, follows policies, protects assets, and achieves business objectives.

Internal auditors review business processes, identify weaknesses, recommend improvements, and help organizations operate more efficiently.

Instead of focusing only on financial information, internal auditors assess many areas of an organization, including:

• Operational processes
• Information technology
• Regulatory compliance
• Governance
• Cybersecurity controls
• Business continuity

Modern internal auditors combine business knowledge, technology, data analysis, communication skills, and critical thinking to improve organizational performance.

During the 24-month programme, learners gain practical exposure to professional auditing processes and business operations.

Learning opportunities include:

• Planning audit activities under supervision
• Conducting audit testing
• Reviewing business operations
• Identifying operational risks
• Understanding governance principles
• Evaluating internal controls
• Preparing audit working papers
• Recording audit findings
• Reviewing compliance with company policies
• Developing professional communication skills
• Building business awareness
• Applying ethical standards in auditing

Participants also learn how auditing supports business decision-making and contributes to…