Start Your Finance Career with ABSA’s 12‑Month Learnership
ABSA Group Limited is looking for unemployed South African graduates to join a paid, one‑year training program called the 2026 Trainee Financial Adviser (FAIS) Learnership. This role is designed for people who want to start a career in the financial services world and who are ready to learn everything about advising clients, handling money safely, and working in a big bank. You’ll get a salary, on‑the‑job experience, classroom lessons and a chance to stay with ABSA after the program ends.
What the Learnership Looks Like
The program mixes classroom learning, real work in a bank branch or online, and mentorship from experienced advisers. You’ll study the rules that protect customers, practice selling financial products, and help people set money goals. Every day you’ll do real tasks that a financial adviser normally does – from talking to clients to preparing reports.
At the end of the 12 months, you’ll have a clear path to a full‑time job if you finish the training well.
Where You Can Work
| Role | Location | Application ID |
|---|---|---|
| Virtual Financial Adviser (FAIS) | Johannesburg, Gauteng | R-15982060 |
| Face‑to‑Face Financial Adviser (FAIS) | Johannesburg, Gauteng | R-15982067 |
| Face‑to‑Face Financial Adviser (FAIS) | Polokwane, Limpopo | R-15982064 |
| Face‑to‑Face Financial Adviser (FAIS) | Bloemfontein, Free State | R-15982063 |
| Face‑to‑Face Financial Adviser (FAIS) | Nelspruit, Mpumalanga | R-15982065 |
| Face‑to‑Face Financial Adviser (FAIS) | Umhlanga, KwaZulu‑Natal | R-15982061 |
| Face‑to‑Face Financial Adviser (FAIS) | Cape Town, Western Cape | R-15982062 |
You can choose a virtual role that works from home, or a face‑to‑face role where you meet customers in a branch.
Who Is Looking For
- Unemployed graduates from South Africa.
- Those who finished a degree or advanced diploma in Finance, Accounting, Law, or a related FSCA‑approved field.
- Even high‑school (Grade 12) graduates can apply if they’re passionate about sales and customer service.
- People who want to learn about financial regulations and help others plan their money.
If you already have a Regulatory Exam for Representatives (RE5) or other FSCA‑approved qualifications, that is a plus.
What You’ll Gain
- Structured lessons in the classroom and hands‑on work.
- Training on specific products and the overall business of financial advising.
- Ongoing professional development to keep your skills sharp.
- A mentor to guide you as you learn.
- The chance to stay at ABSA after the program if you perform well.
Because this is an official ABSA learnership under the FAIS Act, the training is credible, paid, and focused on building a real career.
Fairness and Equality
ABSA prefers to give priority to candidates from designated groups as part of its Employment Equity plan. This means the program supports a wide variety of backgrounds.
How to Apply
All applications go through the ABSA Careers Portal. Here are the direct links for each location:
- Johannesburg – Virtual Position – Apply for the virtual learnership in Johannesburg
- Johannesburg – Face‑to‑Face Position – Apply for the face‑to‑face learnership in Johannesburg
- Polokwane – Face‑to‑Face Position – Apply for the Polokwane learnership
- Bloemfontein – Face‑to‑Face Position – Apply for the Bloemfontein learnership
- Nelspruit – Face‑to‑Face Position – Apply for the Nelspruit learnership
- Umhlanga – Face‑to‑Face Position – Apply for the Umhlanga learnership
- Cape Town – Face‑to‑Face Position – Apply for the Cape Town learnership
Deadline: 16 December 2025.
Why This Is a Good Choice
If you’re a recent graduate looking for a clear, paid path into the finance world, this learnership is a practical way to learn and earn at the same time. You’ll meet real customers, see how financial plans are made, and gain skills that many employers want. After finishing, ABSA may offer you a permanent role, which can be a great start to a long and steady career.
Take the next step: go to the link above that matches your location, fill out the application, and show that you’re ready to build a future in finance. Good luck!