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BCB Brand & Marketing Graduate Programme

Job Description

Our graduate programme aims to attract passionate and creative talent that displays potential in growing their brand to become a well-rounded leader with a variety of soft and technical skills. Your learning journey will be supported through several rotations, where you will be exposed to the end-to-end life lifecycle of brand and marketing campaigns across the Business & Commercial Banking, this includes, above the line marketing, digital marketing, media buying, research, internal & external communication, client coverage marketing and client experience & events.

Key Responsibilities

• Marketing planning with various teams, business stakeholders and internal marketing teams.
• Campaign briefing, planning and creative/media agency collaborations.
• Conduct website and social media audits for the purposes of driving website traffic, increasing share of voice and optimizing client experience.
• Evaluate creative content, aligning it with BCB Marketing brand purpose.
• Analyse data and insights to develop strategies that will contribute to business growth, client experience and brand strength.

Qualifications

Bachelors Degree or Honours Degree in;

• B.com Marketing Studies
• B.com Digital Marketing
• B.com Communications
• B.com Media Studies

Additional Information

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Must be a South African citizen
• Must be under 30 years of age
• Maximum of two years’ work experience
• Minimum of 65% average over all years of study

Graduate Learner, Technology

Job Description

To learn, acquire and in turn execute on tasks given based on the business units within technology i.e. Service Management, Enterprise Architecture, Applications development, Cyber security, Agile Project Office, Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC), Infrastructure & Cloud, Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence for the duration of the rotation. To give insights on the day-to-day operations and master both transactional roles and specialist technology roles. To act as a disruptor, and use the knowledge gained in the current technology trends such as cloud, software engineering to implement solutions aligned to the business needs.

Qualifications

Type of Qualification: First Degree

Field of Study: STEM Related degree i.e Computer Science, Technology, Engineering, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Information Systems or related field.

Experience Required

• Fresh University graduates (Bachelors or Masters), not more than two years post-graduation.
• Available for entire 6months period 1st August -31st January 2026.

Additional Information

Behavioural Competencies:

• Articulating Information
• Challenging Ideas
• Embracing Change
• Exploring Possibilities
• Interpreting Data
• Providing Insights

Technical Competencies:

• Coding and/or Robotics Skills
• Analytic skills
• problem Solving
• Presentation Skills

Personal and Private Banking (PPB) Vehicle and Asset Finance (VAF) Business Solution Design Graduate Programme

Job Description

The Business Solutions Design programme will look to equip Graduates with the skills and knowledge to develop and contribute towards the digital solutions which enable the Vehicle and Asset Finance (VAF) Business to optimise customer experience. You will be exposed to the holistic workflow and customer journey throughout the Automotive Retail business with exposure to the various touchpoints across the business.

Main accountabilities:

• Analysing data, to make informed decisions regarding IT system rollout
• Working in teams to design solutions for VAF platforms
• Providing insights on current digital platforms being used for VAF

Application closing date: 30 June 2025

Qualifications

Honours in:

• BSc Computer Science
• BCom Informatics
• Business Commerce

Honours qualification to be completed by 31 December 2025.

Additional Information

Minimum requirements:

• South African Citizen
• Should you have work experience, it should not exceed 18 months 
• Full academic transcripts to be submitted with application for undergraduate and postgraduate studies

Personal & Private Banking (PPB) Fraud Data and Analytics Graduate Programme

Job Description

The Fraud Risk Management (FRM) Technology, Data and Analytics team provides Fraud technology support as well as data and analytics insights for the business.

The FRM Technology, Data Analytics Graduate Programme is designed to cultivate analytical thinkers who can translate data into strategic insights that enhance customer experiences and assist the different FRM areas with critical information related to fraud. Graduates will learn to extract value from complex datasets, apply statistical, and develop visualizations and reports that support data-driven decision-making.

A key component of the program is fostering collaboration and cross-functional problem-solving. Graduates will work closely with the different FRM area streams to assist in data analytics, insights and reporting that will better assist in fraud detection and prevention.

Data extraction and Data Validation / Information Gathering

• Interface with multiple business users across the organization to gather and understand analytics / reporting requirements
• Translates data in a way that meets functional area specifications.
• Understands the data, systems and architecture of front-end applications and back-end data.
• Pulls the data from the relevant data source/s (e.g., enterprise information warehouse (EIW)) using SQL/SAS/SSIS or any of the existing extraction tools
• Test planning and execution
• Performs data validation to ensure that data is correct and meets functional area data specifications.
• Ensures the timeous delivery of accurate data extraction.
• Validates the quality of the data, raises incidents, where necessary and works with data stewards to continuously improve on the quality of data.

Reporting

• Creation and maintenance of reports as required for performance and financial reporting daily / weekly / Monthly to Operations
• Manages the consolidation of all relevant measurement (business, process and performance), MIS and standardised reporting for functional area
• Provide continues improvement reporting and analytics
• Generate both periodic and ad hoc reports as needed.
• Analyse business information to identify process improvements for increasing business efficiency and effectiveness.
• Update and maintain agent database
• Identify and drive the translation of Ad hoc reports to automatic dashboard-based reports
• Provides trend analytics pro-actively, and on stakeholder request
• Puts plans in place to automate all standardised reporting functions.

Business Continuity

• Ensure all reports are documented with the process and procedure for handover purposes.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Understand customer requirements and provide appropriate technical solutions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal clients and recommend innovative solutions to business problems.
• Work within cross-functional teams to resolve reporting requirements and recurring customer issues
• Provide customer support and assistance with reporting enquiries/issue troubleshooting and resolution.

Supervisory and Leadership

• Take a customer-centric view
• Develop supportive relationships
• Communicate actively and effectively resolving any potential conflicts that may arise, and sharing and providing relevant information
• Management of business unit expectations to meet delivery deadlines
• Management of deliverables (especially aligned to agreed project list)
• Manage multiple (internal) customer needs and relationship.

Application closing date: 30 June 2025

Qualifications

Honours in:

• Computer Science
• Information Technology
• Data Science

Honours qualification to be completed by 31 December 2025

Additional Information

Minimum requirements:

• South African Citizen
• Should you have work experience, it should not exceed 18 months 
• Full academic transcripts to be submitted with application for undergraduate and postgraduate studies

Business Banking Coverage Graduate Programme – 

Job Description

Our Business Banking Coverage segment provides broad-based client solutions to a wide spectrum of small, medium and large enterprises. Our support extends across the 14 sectors in which we operate; providing our clients with deep sector knowledge and solutioning expertise. We have partnered with businesses for over 160 years, and it is our approach to client relationships that truly distinguishes us, encapsulated by the phrase ‘partnering for growth’.

Our Business Banking Coverage SA Graduate Programme seeks to foster the minds and passions of young South Africans in driving the growth of our businesses thereby making a significant contribution to our country’s economy.   Through this programme, you will be exposed to our various sectors and industries, client relationship principles and using analytical capabilities to better partner with our clients for their growth.

Key responsibilities:

• To grow and retain a portfolio of high-value Premium & Growth Segment relationships through partnering for growth using an ecosystem mindset to proactively provide a high-end differentiated service with premium solutions that add value.
• To support the Relationship Manager with the day-to-day administrative functions, portfolio management, entrenchment, and operational functions for an allocated portfolio. To ensure that all compliance requirements within the portfolio are met and act as a central contact point for the client, providing sales and service fulfilment aligned to segment targets.
• Is accountable for assisting Relationship Manager in the day-to-day execution of their credit portfolio

Application closing date: 30 June 2025

Qualifications

FAIS accredited Undergraduate or Honours qualification in: 

• BCom Accounting
• BCom Finance
• BCom Economics 
• BCom Agricultural Economics 
• BCom Economic Sciences with Agricultural Economics and Risk Management 
• BSc Agriculture: Agricultural Economic Analysis

Undergraduate or honours qualification to be completed by 31 December 2025.

Additional Information

Minimum requirements:

• South African Citizen
• Should you have work experience, it should not exceed 12 months 
• Full academic transcripts to be submitted with application for undergraduate and postgraduate studies.

Business Banking Coverage Graduate Programme – Limpopo
Job Description

Our Business Banking Coverage segment provides broad-based client solutions to a wide spectrum of small, medium and large enterprises. Our support extends across the 14 sectors in which we operate; providing our clients with deep sector knowledge and solutioning expertise. We have partnered with businesses for over 160 years, and it is our approach to client relationships that truly distinguishes us, encapsulated by the phrase ‘partnering for growth’.

Our Business Banking Coverage SA Graduate Programme seeks to foster the minds and passions of young South Africans in driving the growth of our businesses thereby making a significant contribution to our country’s economy.   Through this programme, you will be exposed to our various sectors and industries, client relationship principles and using analytical capabilities to better partner with our clients for their growth.

Key responsibilities:

• To grow and retain a portfolio of high-value Premium & Growth Segment relationships through partnering for growth using an ecosystem mindset to proactively provide a high-end differentiated service with premium solutions that add value.
• To support the Relationship Manager with the day-to-day administrative functions, portfolio management, entrenchment, and operational functions for an allocated portfolio. To ensure that all compliance requirements within the portfolio are met and act as a central contact point for the client, providing sales and service fulfilment aligned to segment targets.
• Is accountable for assisting Relationship Manager in the day-to-day execution of their credit portfolio

Application closing date: 30 June 2025

Qualifications

FAIS accredited Undergraduate or Honours qualification in: 

• BCom Accounting
• BCom Finance
• BCom Economics 
• BCom Agricultural Economics 
• BCom Economic Sciences with Agricultural Economics and Risk Management 
• BSc Agriculture: Agricultural Economic Analysis

Undergraduate or honours qualification to be completed by 31 December 2025.

Additional Information

Minimum requirements:

Full academic transcripts to be submitted with application for undergraduate and postgraduate studies

South African Citizen

Should you have work experience, it should not exceed 12 months 

Personal & Private Banking (PPB) Data Science Graduate Programme

Job Description

For us, data is not just an asset; it’s the heartbeat of innovation and progress, fuelling our ability to drive growth on the continent we proudly call home.

In an era where our world is shaped by data-led solutions, we’re at the forefront of building this critical function in our business. Our Data Science Graduate Programme puts you right at the centre of this fast-moving area, with a focus on structured training and development and a commitment to technical, personal, and professional excellence.

So, who are we looking for? You’ll be hugely talented, with a strong quantitative background. You’ll also be obsessed with solving real client problems by analysing data, identifying insights, and building bespoke solutions. Bring these skills to our graduate programme, and discover how – through learning, support, and unrivalled exposure – you’ll transform your potential into impact.

Here, your ambition and skill will find its match in our dedication to excellence.

Key responsibilities:

Client

• Supports business integration through integrating model outputs into end-point production systems, incorporating business requirements and knowledge of best practices.

Data

• Assist the gathering of data for use in Data Science models, ensuring that chosen datasets best reflect the organisations goals. Performs data pre-processing including data manipulation, transformation, normalisation, standardisation, visualisation, and derivation of new variables/features. Utilises advanced data analytics and mining techniques to analyse data, assessing data validity and usability; reviews data results to ensure accuracy; and communicates results and insights to stakeholders.
• Assists various mathematical, statistical, and simulation techniques to typically large and unstructured data sets in order to answer critical business questions and create predictive solutions which drive improvement in business outcomes. Assists analytics and insights across the organisation by developing advanced statistical models and computational algorithms based on business initiatives.
• Codes, tests, and maintains scientific models and algorithms and identifies trends, patterns, and discrepancies in data and determines additional data needed to support insight. Processes, cleanses, and verifies the integrity of data used for analysis.
• Use data profiling and visualisation techniques using tools to understand and explain data characteristics that will inform modelling approaches. Communicate data information to business with respective stakeholders, presenting trends, correlations and patterns found in complicated datasets in a manner that clearly and concisely conveys meaningful insights and defend recommendations under the supervision of data scientists.
• Utilises the appropriate data storage and data mining tools to ensure value can be extracted from the sourced data. Mines data using state-of-the-art methods and enhances data collection procedures to include information that is relevant for building models.

People

• Liaise and collaborate with the Data Science Guild providing support to stakeholders in the department for its data centric needs. Collaborate with subject matter experts to select the relevant sources of information and translates the business requirements into data mining/science outcomes. Presents findings and observations to team for development of recommendations.

Product

• Supports various mathematical, statistical, and simulation techniques to answer business questions within specific areas of focus. Develops modelling solutions that enable the forecast of quality data outcomes. Ensures that volumetric predictions are modelled so that resource requirements are optimally considered. Supporting reporting production ensuring sustainable and effective modelling solutions.
• Supports and implements operational IA plan, rules, methodologies, and coding initiatives in order to ensure IA for remediation efforts. Support and implements the strategy for productionalising automation software so that it is accurate and well maintained.

Technology & Architecture

• Assists in building machine learning models from and utilises distributed data processing and analysis methodologies. Competent in Machine Learning programming in R or Python, with supplementary still in Matlab, Java, etc. Familiar with the Hadoop distributed computational platform, including broader ecosystem of tools such as HDFS / Spark / Kafka.

Ready? Apply for the Standard Bank Data Science Graduate Programme below.

Application closing date: 30 June 2025

Qualifications

Completed or currently enrolled in an Honours or Master’s degree in the following fields:

• Data Science
• Statistics
• Computer Science
• Applied Mathematics
• Quantitative Risk Management
• Engineering (Computer, Industrial, Chemical, Electronic, Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronic)

Honours qualification to be completed by 31 December 2025.

Additional Information

Minimum requirements:

• Must be a South African citizen.
• Should you have work experience, it should not exceed 24 months 
• Full academic transcripts to be submitted with application for undergraduate and postgraduate studies.

Business Banking Coverage Graduate Programme – North-West

Job Description

Our Business Banking Coverage segment provides broad-based client solutions to a wide spectrum of small, medium and large enterprises. Our support extends across the 14 sectors in which we operate; providing our clients with deep sector knowledge and solutioning expertise. We have partnered with businesses for over 160 years, and it is our approach to client relationships that truly distinguishes us, encapsulated by the phrase ‘partnering for growth’.

Our Business Banking Coverage SA Graduate Programme seeks to foster the minds and passions of young South Africans in driving the growth of our businesses thereby making a significant contribution to our country’s economy.   Through this programme, you will be exposed to our various sectors and industries, client relationship principles and using analytical capabilities to better partner with our clients for their growth.

Key responsibilities:

• To grow and retain a portfolio of high-value Premium & Growth Segment relationships through partnering for growth using an ecosystem mindset to proactively provide a high-end differentiated service with premium solutions that add value.
• To support the Relationship Manager with the day-to-day administrative functions, portfolio management, entrenchment, and operational functions for an allocated portfolio. To ensure that all compliance requirements within the portfolio are met and act as a central contact point for the client, providing sales and service fulfilment aligned to segment targets.
• Is accountable for assisting Relationship Manager in the day-to-day execution of their credit portfolio

Application closing date: 30 June 2025

Qualifications

FAIS accredited Undergraduate or Honours qualification in: 

• BCom Accounting
• BCom Finance
• BCom Economics 
• BCom Agricultural Economics 
• BCom Economic Sciences with Agricultural Economics and Risk Management 
• BSc Agriculture: Agricultural Economic Analysis

Undergraduate or honours qualification to be completed by 31 December 2025.

Additional Information

Minimum requirements:

• South African Citizen
• Should you have work experience, it should not exceed 12 months 
• Full academic transcripts to be submitted with application for undergraduate and postgraduate studies.

Business Banking Coverage Graduate Programme – KwaZulu-Natal

Job Description

Our Business Banking Coverage segment provides broad-based client solutions to a wide spectrum of small, medium and large enterprises. Our support extends across the 14 sectors in which we operate; providing our clients with deep sector knowledge and solutioning expertise. We have partnered with businesses for over 160 years, and it is our approach to client relationships that truly distinguishes us, encapsulated by the phrase ‘partnering for growth’.

Our Business Banking Coverage SA Graduate Programme seeks to foster the minds and passions of young South Africans in driving the growth of our businesses thereby making a significant contribution to our country’s economy.   Through this programme, you will be exposed to our various sectors and industries, client relationship principles and using analytical capabilities to better partner with our clients for their growth.

Key responsibilities:

• To grow and retain a portfolio of high-value Premium & Growth Segment relationships through partnering for growth using an ecosystem mindset to proactively provide a high-end differentiated service with premium solutions that add value.
• To support the Relationship Manager with the day-to-day administrative functions, portfolio management, entrenchment, and operational functions for an allocated portfolio. To ensure that all compliance requirements within the portfolio are met and act as a central contact point for the client, providing sales and service fulfilment aligned to segment targets.
• Is accountable for assisting Relationship Manager in the day-to-day execution of their credit portfolio

Application closing date: 30 June 2025

Qualifications

FAIS accredited Undergraduate or Honours qualification in: 

• BCom Accounting
• BCom Finance
• BCom Economics 
• BCom Agricultural Economics 
• BCom Economic Sciences with Agricultural Economics and Risk Management 
• BSc Agriculture: Agricultural Economic Analysis

Undergraduate or honours qualification to be completed by 31 December 2025.

Additional Information

Minimum requirements:

• South African Citizen
• Should you have work experience, it should not exceed 12 months 
• Full academic transcripts to be submitted with application for undergraduate and postgraduate studies.

Business Banking Coverage Graduate Programme – Mpumalanga

• To grow and retain a portfolio of high-value Premium & Growth Segment relationships through partnering for growth using an ecosystem mindset to proactively provide a high-end differentiated service with premium solutions that add value.
• To support the Relationship Manager with the day-to-day administrative functions, portfolio management, entrenchment, and operational functions for an allocated portfolio. To ensure that all compliance requirements within the portfolio are met and act as a central contact point for the client, providing sales and service fulfilment aligned to segment targets.
• Is accountable for assisting Relationship Manager in the day-to-day execution of their credit portfolio
• BCom Accounting
• BCom Finance
• BCom Economics 
• BCom Agricultural Economics 
• BCom Economic Sciences with Agricultural Economics and Risk Management 
• BSc Agriculture: Agricultural Economic Analysis
• South African Citizen
• Should you have work experience, it should not exceed 12 months 

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