Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) Firstjob Learnership Opportunity

Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) Firstjob Learnership Opportunity

Location: Johannesburg

Job Description

Are you a recent graduate looking to kick start your career? RMB FirstJob learnership offers unemployed graduates an opportunity to gain practical, structured work experience within a dynamic business environment. This 12-month learnership provides exposure to real projects, meaningful responsibilities, and ongoing development support & Mentorship to help you build a strong foundation for your career.

About the Role: Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) Firstjob Learnership Opportunity

  • As a FirstJob learner, you will contribute to a range of business activities while receiving training and guidance. Your day‑to‑day work may include:
  • Research and analysis
  • Administration and reporting
  • Process improvement support
  • Project coordination and execution
  • You will add value to your business area while developing key skills and competencies.

 What You Will Be Responsible For

  • Deliver quality work and demonstrate excellence in all assigned tasks and projects
  • Plan, manage, and report on assigned responsibilities timeously
  • Contribute innovative and proactive ideas to projects
  • Engage in knowledge‑sharing with peers and key stakeholders
  • Manage your own development plan to enhance your skills
  • Demonstrate and uphold FirstRand’s shared values.

Minimum Requirements

  • Hold a completed diploma or degree in:
  • Finance, Data Analytics, Statistics, Law, Information Security, Computer Science, or Human Resources
  • Be between the ages of 18 and 34
  • Be unemployed for at least six months at the date of application
  • Be a South African citizen
  • Have no prior permanent employment or participation in a learnership programme
  • Not be registered for any current studies
  • Have no prior work experience within the FirstRand Group

Application Closing Date: 18 April 2026

 Requirements for Application

  • Please attach your CV and full academic transcript to your application.

About RMB

A leading corporate and investment bank in South Africa and the broader Africa continent, RMB offers large corporate and institutional clients innovative, value-added advisory, funding, trading, corporate banking and principal investing solutions. RMB’s talent is expected to be high performing whilst fixing for real-world challenges such as funding the green economy through sustainable finance transactions; unlocking transformation with innovative BEE deals; providing financial and strategic support to management teams in the unlisted sector; financing infrastructure that will uplift economies and improve the lives of millions of people – all of this is about thinking big.

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RMB OpsXperience Internship Programme (12‑Month Contract)

Location: Johannesburg

Job Description

The OpsXperience Programme is a 12‑month paid work‑experience internship designed for unemployed graduates to gain practical, hands‑on exposure within Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) Operations. The programme provides graduates with the opportunity to build foundational banking, operational, and professional skills while contributing meaningfully to live business environments. Graduates are placed within operational teams across RMB, where they gain exposure to real processes, systems, and projects, while developing the skills required to succeed in a professional banking environment.

What the Programme Offers: RMB OpsXperience Internship Programme

  • Hands‑on experience within real banking operations and business teams
  • Exposure to core operational processes, systems, and ways of working within RMB
  • Participation in a structured induction and skills‑development programme
  • Opportunities to build technical, analytical, and professional workplace skills
  • Ongoing learning through on‑the‑job experience, collaboration, and feedback
  • Exposure to different operational areas to support career exploration and growth
  • The programme is designed to build a pipeline of future operational talent, with strong performers considered for further opportunities within the Group, subject to business requirements

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver high‑quality work across assigned tasks, projects, and deliverables
  • Support operational teams through accurate execution, planning, and timely reporting
  • Contribute to projects through analytical thinking, problem‑solving, and innovative input
  • Participate actively in knowledge‑sharing and collaboration with peers and stakeholders
  • Take ownership of personal development by actively building skills and competencies
  • Adhere to and demonstrate FirstRand’s shared values and business philosophy at all times

Learning and Development

  • Participation in a structured induction programme
  • Exposure to banking operations, systems, and operational processes
  • Skills development through practical work, learning sessions, and feedback
  • Opportunity to build professional confidence and workplace readiness

Qualifications and Experience

  • A recognised Bachelor’s degree in one of the following fields:
    • Engineering
    • Mathematics
    • Computer Science
    • Statistics
    • Legal
    • Commerce
  • No or limited formal work experience (less than 12 months)
  • Unemployed at the time of appointment

Required Competencies

  • Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
  • Attention to detail with a quality‑driven mindset
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment
  • Strong communication and relationship‑building skills
  • Learning agility and willingness to develop new skills
  • Resilience and ability to manage pressure
  • Self‑motivation with a results‑driven approach

Application Requirements

Please attach:

  • An updated CV
  • Full academic transcript

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