Private Banking and Advisory Graduate Academy 2027

FirstRand Bank Limited

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Johannesburg Cape Town Until 9/15/2026 First posted July 17, 2026 Last posted July 17, 2026
Job description

Job Description

Join a prestigious **Private Banking Academy Program**, designed for top graduates in finance and investment who aspire to become elite Private Advisors.

This exclusive, contract-based program offers hands-on training in wealth management, financial planning, and investment strategy, providing you with the skills and knowledge required to serve high-net-worth individuals.

Upon completion, candidates will be evaluated based on their performance, with the top achievers being offered a permanent position within the bank, paving the way for a successful career in private banking.

Requirements:

  • Completed FAIS accredited NQF level 7 Undergraduate or NQF Level 8 Postgraduate qualification in: BCom Investments, Financial Planning, Estate Planning, Financial Management, Accounting or Economics

Applicants must have a strong interest in pursuing a client facing role in Financial Planning and Wealth Management.

Our graduate programme will be run from our 3 main hubs - Gauteng, KwaZulu Natal and Cape Town and will require candidates to be based in these regions.

Thank you for your interest in joining our talent community. Please note that this advertisement is not for an active vacancy, and as such you will not receive a decline notice or status update immediately. We are currently gathering applications to build a talent pool for future opportunities. By submitting your application, you will be considered for similar roles that may become available. We appreciate your interest and look forward to potentially working with you in the future.

 

Important Closing Date Note

Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.

31/10/26

All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.

About this role

Summary

Training in private banking, wealth management, financial planning for recent graduates

Job title

Private Banking and Advisory Graduate Academy 2027

Experience level

entry level

Industry

banking

Location requirements

Candidates in Johannesburg or Cape Town, remote work not specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

FAISNQF level 7NQF level 8financial planningwealth management

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

wealth managementfinancial planninginvestment strategy
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Johannesburg, South Africa

Work arrangement unknown City

Cape Town, South Africa

Work arrangement unknown City