Citi Group South Africa Learnership Graduate Program 2026 – Market
Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Closing Date: Not Specified
Discover your future at Citi
Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a team of approximately 219,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact.
Job Overview
You’re the brains behind our work
You are ready to bring your knowledge from the classroom to the boardroom, and Citi wants to help you get there. Whether it’s honing your skills or building your network, Citi Group knows that success can’t come without growth. Our programme equips you with the knowledge and training you need to play a valuable role on your team and establish a long-term career here. Citi values internal mobility, and career growth is not a question of if, but when. Citi South Africa is looking for Graduates to join our year-long Learnership Programme. The year-long programme provides exposure and practical work experience to newly qualified university graduates across various Citi businesses. Graduates are allowed to apply to permanent positions in the year and are also sponsored a postgraduate qualification during their year of work, relevant to their area.
Your time here will look something like this…
- As a Graduate you will go through a lengthy interview process. If successful, you will be placed in Equities, Markets.
Citi Group will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed….
Citi Group is committed to teaching you the ropes. The Learnership Graduate Programme trains and grows key players in today’s changing economic environment and will equip you with the knowledge and training you need to make an impact in the African and Global economy.
Citi Group wants to hear from you if…
- You have obtained your undergraduate with a GPA 65% & above or Master’s degree in any discipline
- Accounting qualification is an added advantage
- Acceptable to have a maximum of 1 year of work experience but not required
- You have strong leadership, teamwork, and communication skills
- Attach your most updated CV, cover letter, full academic transcripts & ID when applying
Who Citi Group thinks will be a great fit…
- Extensive work experience is not a requirement, but dedication to learning and a true passion for the business are vital. As industries all over the globe continue to restructure and grow, the company hiring professionals who have a global perspective on the future of banking, and want to make an impact on the corporate level. Citi Group values diversity and so do you. Citi Group will also be looking for the following:
- Commitment to personal growth and career development, a strong desire to learn, and success in team environments
- Knowledge of the global or domestic business landscape (preferred, but not required)
- Strong communication, planning and organizational skills
- Analytical and quantitative skills
- Desire to develop a deep understanding of the financial industry
- Unquestioned commitment to integrity and ethical decision-making.
About Citi Group
Citi Group, officially known as Citigroup Inc., is a global financial-services company headquartered in New York City. With roots dating back to 1812, Citi has grown into an international banking group serving corporations, governments, institutional investors, financial institutions, and individuals. The company operates across more than 180 countries and territories, using its global network to support international trade, investment, payments, and economic growth.
Citi’s main areas of business include banking, markets, services, wealth management, and U.S. personal banking. Its services include investment and corporate banking, commercial lending, treasury and trade solutions, securities services, foreign exchange, capital-markets activities, wealth management, and consumer cards. The bank is particularly known for supporting clients with cross-border financial needs, helping multinational companies manage payments, liquidity, trade, and operations across different markets.
Citi has maintained a presence in South Africa for more than a century, with its early roots in the country dating back to 1920. Today, Citi South Africa provides financial products and services to corporations, financial institutions, investors, and public-sector clients, helping facilitate trade, investment, and access to international markets. Through its global expertise and local market knowledge, Citi continues to play a role in connecting South African businesses and institutions to opportunities across Africa and the rest of the world.
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