Job Summary

Are you a recent, unemployed graduate looking to launch your career in a high‑performance environment where learning, innovation, and impact come together?

The PPB COO Graduate Internship Programme offers ambitious graduates the opportunity to gain meaningful, hands‑on experience within one of Absa’s most dynamic and strategically critical functions. This programme is designed to provide structured, on‑the‑job experiential learning while contributing to real business outcomes across the Personal and Private Banking Chief Operating Officer (PPB COO).

Job Description

What You’ll Gain

As part of this programme, you will benefit from:

• Experiential, on‑the‑job training across key areas including Fraud, Risk, Operations, Data Science, and Strategy & Change
• Exposure to real business challenges with accountability for defined deliverables
• Coaching, mentorship, and guidance from experienced professionals and subject‑matter experts
• A strong foundation to support future career opportunities within Absa
• A collaborative and supportive learning experience

Who You Are

You are an individual who:

• Is curious, proactive, and eager to learn
• Has a passion for solving real‑world business problems
• Thrives in a collaborative and fast‑paced environment
• Is unemployed at the time of application.

Qualifications

A completed NQF Level 7 qualification or higher in one of the following fields:

• Forensic Science & Technology / Criminology
• Risk Management
• BCom General
• Mathematics / Applied Mathematics
• Data Analytics / Data Science
• Strategy / Strategic Management
• BCom Informatics
• Project Management
• Business Analysis

Work Experience

• Previous work experience will be advantageous but is not mandatory

Duration:

• The Graduate Internship Programme is a 12-month fixed-term programme

Education

Bachelor’s degree and Professional Qualifications: Business, Commerce and Management Studies (Required)