ABSA Learnership for 2026 : Absa is offering a 12-Month Unemployed Learnership – Trainee Financial
Advisers, aimed at individuals who are eager to build a professional career in
financial services. This learnership combines theoretical learning, on-the-job training, and
workplace coaching, enabling participants to gain FAIS-aligned experience while
developing customer-facing and sales competencies.
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Benefits of the ABSA Learnership for 2026
As a learnership participant, you will:
Take part in structured training and development programmes
Gain practical workplace experience in a customer-facing banking
environment
Apply your learning through real-world financial advisory tasks
Work in line with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and regulatory
requirements
Key Accountabilities
Participate in all workplace activities aligned to development objectives
Learning and Development
Attend and engage in all required training interventions
Customer Support
Assist customers and team members to ensure service excellence
Administration
Complete all administrative duties, including tracking and reporting
Sales and Performance
Work leads efficiently to achieve agreed strike rates and productivity targets
Customer Experience and Compliance
Deliver consistent service excellence
Maintain confidentiality of client information
Follow prescribed scripts and compliance standards
Minimum Requirements (Who Should Apply)
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
National Senior Certificate (Matric / Grade 12)
Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma in one of the following fields:
Accounting
Finance
Law
This learnership is suitable for graduates who are committed to learning,
professional growth, and delivering excellent customer service.
Duration and Location
Programme Duration: 12 months
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape
Programme Type: Unemployed Learnership (FAIS aligned)
How to Apply for ABSA Learnership for 2026
Applications are to be sumitted online by completing an online form here.
Closing Date for Applications
Closing date for applications is 21 January 2026.
Why Consider Working at ABSA
ABSA says : We’re about big career ambitions, and we distinguish ourselves from:
- International banks by operating as a bank with deep African insights from our local operations
- Local and regional banks through our access to international technologies and products, and our ability to connect our customers and clients seamlessly to international markets
- Embodying Shared Growth as a business ethos and sustainable way of conducting business
They employ people from diverse backgrounds and cater for various professions and fields from corporate bankers, actuaries, lawyers and researchers, to creative designers, innovator and many more.
Now, go for it and good luck.
