Applicants are invited to apply for the Absa 12-Month Unemployed Learnership
An exciting opportunity exists for graduates who have completed a Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Law to join Absa’s 12-Month Unemployed Learnership Programme for Trainee Financial Advisers.
This programme is designed for motivated individuals who are passionate about financial services and eager to help clients achieve their financial goals while gaining practical, hands-on workplace experience in a professional banking environment.
This learnership is ideal for candidates who are committed to continuous learning, personal growth, and delivering excellent customer outcomes.
As a participant in the programme, you will:
Participate in structured learning, training, and development initiatives
Apply theoretical knowledge in a real-world financial services environment
Perform daily operational tasks in support of team objectives
Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure quality and compliance
Work toward achieving individual development goals and organisational targets
Workplace Experience
Actively participate in all workplace activities aligned to development objectives
Learning & Development
Attend and complete all required training interventions
Customer Support
Assist customers and team members to ensure consistent performance and service delivery
Administration
Complete all required administrative tasks, including reporting and tracking progress
Sales & Productivity
Work assigned leads efficiently to achieve agreed strike rates and productivity targets
Customer Experience
Deliver service excellence and contribute to high levels of customer satisfaction
Quality & Compliance
Maintain confidentiality of client information
Follow approved scripts and compliance processes at all times
This role is subject to FAIS compliance for Advice and Intermediary Services and requires:
FSCA-approved qualification
Regulatory Examination for Representatives (RE5)
Experience as prescribed by the FAIS Act
Product-specific training upon onboarding
Class of Business training
Ongoing Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
Demonstrated honesty, integrity, and good standing
Unemployed graduates with a completed Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Law
Individuals seeking to launch a career as a Financial Adviser
Candidates committed to professional ethics, learning, and customer excellence
