This full-time Learnership at ABSA offers unemployed graduates the chance to gain valuable workplace experience while building a career in the banking sector.
Absa Bank Unemployed Learnership Programme Now Open in Cape Town
Absa Bank is inviting applications for its Unemployed Learnership: Face-to-Face Financial Adviser (FAIS) opportunity in Cape Town. This full-time learnership offers unemployed graduates the chance to gain valuable workplace experience while building a career in the financial services sector.
The learnership is open for applications until 21 January 2026, giving candidates limited time to apply.
About the Absa Learnership Programme
With more than 100 years of experience, Absa Bank is a proudly African financial institution with strong regional and international expertise. The bank continues to invest in skills development, offering young professionals opportunities to grow, learn and contribute meaningfully to South Africa’s economy.
This 12-month unemployed learnership is designed for graduates who have completed a degree in Finance, Accounting or Law and are eager to start their careers as trainee financial advisers.
What the Learnership Offers
The Absa Financial Adviser Learnership is ideal for motivated individuals who are committed to personal and professional development and want hands-on exposure in a real banking environment.
As part of the programme, learners will:
Take part in structured training and development initiatives aimed at building financial services knowledge and skills.
Apply what they learn by performing daily workplace tasks and supporting team objectives.
Work according to standard operating procedures to ensure compliance and service quality.
Work towards agreed training, performance and development targets.
Key Responsibilities
Learners will gain experience in several key areas, including:
Participating in workplace activities aligned to their development plan.
Attending and engaging in all required learning and training interventions.
Providing support to customers and internal teams to maintain performance standards.
Completing administrative tasks such as tracking progress and reporting.
Working sales leads to meet productivity and performance targets.
Delivering excellent customer service and ensuring a positive client experience.
Maintaining confidentiality of client information and adhering to compliance requirements.
FAIS Fit and Proper Requirements
This role is subject to FAIS Fit and Proper requirements, which include:
An FSCA-approved qualification.
Regulatory Exam for Representatives (RE5), which is an added advantage.
Product-specific training and class of business training once onboarded.
Ongoing continuous professional development.
Honesty, integrity and good standing in line with FAIS regulations.
Minimum Education Requirements
Candidates must meet the following requirements to be considered:
A Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma in Accounting.
A National Senior Certificate (Matric).
Location and Employment Details
Location: Cape Town
Employment type: Full time
This Absa Bank learnership is a valuable opportunity for unemployed graduates looking to enter the financial services industry and gain recognised workplace experience.