FirstRand Graduate Programmes 2026–2027

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FNB Graduate Programme

Closing Date: 31 August 2026
Location: Johannesburg
Type: Full-time, permanent roles
Eligibility: Final-year students in BSc or Commerce-related fields


Quant and Analytics Graduate Programme (2027 Intake)

Closing Date: 30 June 2026
Duration: 2 years
Eligibility: Postgraduate (NQF 8+) in relevant fields

FirstJob Graduate Programme

Closing Date: 17 May 2026
Location: Johannesburg
Eligibility: Unemployed youth (18–34)  no work experience


FirstRand offers different graduate pathways depending on your qualifications and career goals.

▪︎ The FNB Graduate Programme places graduates into permanent roles across business units such as credit analytics, product development, risk, and customer experience.
▪︎ The Quant and Analytics Programme focuses on building specialised skills in data, risk, and analytics across the group.
▪︎ The FirstJob Programme is designed for unemployed youth to gain their first work experience in a structured environment.


Across these programmes, participants gain:

Practical workplace experience
Exposure to real business projects
Skills in analysis, problem-solving, and teamwork
Industry knowledge in banking, finance, and analytics
Opportunities to build professional competencies


Who Can Apply:

FNB Graduate Programme:
▪︎ Final-year university students
Fields include:
▪︎ Actuarial Science
▪︎ Mathematics, Statistics
▪︎ Engineering, Physics
▪︎ Computer Science, Information Systems
▪︎ Data Science, UX, Chemistry
▪︎ Strong academic results required (transcript needed)
▪︎ Analytical and problem-solving mindset

Quant and Analytics Programme
▪︎ Postgraduate students (NQF 8 or higher)
Fields include:
▪︎ Actuarial Science
▪︎ Data Analytics
▪︎ Mathematics or Statistics
▪︎ Risk Management or Engineering
▪︎ Must submit full application documents

FirstJob Programme
▪︎ Aged 18–34
▪︎ Must have a post-matric qualification
▪︎ Unemployed for at least 6 months
▪︎ Less than 12 months’ work experience
▪︎ Must not have worked at FirstRand before


To Apply :

Graduate Programme

2027 FirstRand Quant and Analytics Graduate Program

FirstRand FirstJob Graduate