First National Bank (FNB) invites South African graduates to apply for the Private Banking and Advisory Graduate Academy Programme 2026.
Application Closing Date: 30 April 2026
Programme Location: Johannesburg & Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
About the Graduate Programme
FNB’s Private Banking Academy is a prestigious programme designed for top graduates who aspire to build a career in private banking, wealth management, and financial advisory. This programme provides hands-on training and exposure to high-net-worth client services, equipping participants with advanced financial and investment skills.
Programme Overview
- Programme Type: Graduate Academy (Contract-based)
- Intake: June 2026
- Locations: Johannesburg & Pretoria
- Company: First National Bank (FNB)
What You Will Gain
- Training in wealth management and financial planning
- Exposure to investment strategies and advisory services
- Experience working with high-net-worth clients
- Career development in private banking
- Opportunity for permanent employment based on performance
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have completed:
- NQF Level 7 (Undergraduate) or
- NQF Level 8 (Postgraduate) qualification in:
- BCom Investments
- Financial Planning
- Estate Planning
- Financial Management
- Accounting
- Economics
Eligible Universities
Applicants must have completed qualifications from one of the following institutions:
- University of Pretoria
- University of the Witwatersrand
- University of Johannesburg
- University of the Western Cape
- Stellenbosch University
- University of KwaZulu-Natal
- University of the Free State
- North-West University
Important Notes
- This is a talent pool programme (not an immediate vacancy)
- Applications are collected for future opportunities
- No immediate feedback or decline notices will be issued
- Candidates must be willing to be based in Gauteng
