Standard Bank Data Science Learnership 2026-2028: Accepting Youths Under 30 Years of Age

About Standard Bank
Standard Bank Group is a prominent financial services group with a strong focus on Africa. They have established ourselves as an innovative player in the global market, providing a wide range of career opportunities that can enhance your professional growth. By joining their team, you will have the privilege of working alongside highly skilled and motivated professionals who are leaders in the sector.

Their client base is diverse, encompassing individuals, small and large businesses, high net worth families, as well as multinational corporations and institutions. They are committed to serving their clients with dedication and adding genuine value to their lives. Moreover, they believe in the power of growth and development in Africa, and they strive to make a positive impact on the communities they serve.

About the Standard Bank Data Science Learnership 2026-2028
Standard Bank is offering a learnership programme for applicants passionate about solving data problems and would like to improve their skills in the field. Join the Standard Bank Data Science Learnership to gain valuable skills in data science and machine learning. This program will equip you with the ability to collect data, visualize it, model it, and apply statistical analysis to derive insights and actionable information. The workplace training offered will serve as a solid foundation for those aspiring to advance in the banking industry as data analysts, data scientists, machine learning specialists, or AI engineers.

If you are exceptionally talented, bright, and driven, we invite you to be a part of our team at the Standard Bank Data Science Learnership. We are committed to fostering a data-driven culture for the future and are constantly evolving in this field. It is a place where motivated individuals thrive, and where employee ownership, continuous learning and development, innovation, and accountability lead to meaningful outcomes.

By the end of the programme, you will have gained practical experience and developed skills in:

• Identifying and reporting key insights, such as control weaknesses, operational inefficiencies, and opportunities to improve performance or reduce costs
• Organising and maintaining datasets, analytical code, and visual reports in a structured, accurate, and reproducible manner to support audit outcomes
• Preparing and presenting clear, evidence-based recommendations supported by analytical findings
• Managing workloads effectively by prioritising tasks and meeting project deadlines in a timely manner
• Assisting senior team members with defining small, well-scoped data analysis tasks that support audit objectives
• Performing predefined data analytics procedures to evaluate specific audit areas, including identifying anomalies and validating controls through data analysis
• Ensuring compliance with all company policies, audit standards, and data governance requirements.

Duration: 24 Months
Start Date: 01 October 2026
Learner Stipend: R15 000 per month plus Student Medical Aid
Type of Employment: Contract
Qualification at end of programme: Occupational Certificate: Data Science Practitioner
Location: 5 Simmonds Street, Johannesburg and/or 30 Baker Street, Rosebank

Eligibility Criteria
If you have made up your mind about participating in the Standard Bank Data Science Learnership, you are welcome to register. However, if you are uncertain about your suitability, there is no need to worry. Simply review the requirements provided below and assess how well your qualifications align with the selection committee’s standards. To increase your chances of being accepted, ensure that you meet all the mentioned criteria. While not meeting them might not result in automatic disqualification, it could diminish your likelihood of being accepted.

The Standard Bank Data Science Learnership Eligibility Criteria are as follows:

• Possess a Tertiary Qualification in one of the following fields:
  • Statistics/Mathematics
  • Engineering
  • Data Science
  • Information Technology or Computer Science
  • Econometrics/Quantitative Analysis
• Make sure you are a South African Citizen
• Ensure that your age under 30
• Must be able to speak, read, & write English
• Avoid being registered on any other learnership or internship programme
• Avoid studying at any other institution.

Key Skills and Attributes

• Ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional and diverse teams
• Adaptability and resilience when working in dynamic, fast-paced environments
• Genuine interest in technology, data analysis, and financial decision-making
• Demonstrates professionalism, accountability, confidence, and a proactive attitude
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to think critically
• Excellent attention to detail with a structured and logical approach to work
• Basic understanding of business operations and commercial principles
• Eagerness to learn new concepts, technologies, and industry tools.

Application Instructions
Apply online: Standard Bank Data Science Learnership 2026-2028.

It is recommended that you use Google Chrome to access the aforementioned website.

Please put your most pertinent responses into the application site’s related fields. All of the personal information you supply must be accurate and pertinent to your present circumstances.

We’ll also need the most recent version of your CV. Make sure your resume has all necessary details, such as your credentials, abilities, and talents. You have a great chance to present yourself as a potential applicant and make an argument for why you ought to be chosen in this essay.

Since it is considerably more convenient, you may submit your application using your phone rather than a computer. If your phone runs Android, you may use Google Chrome as your internet browser. Google Chrome is already pre-installed on OS Android smartphones, so you don’t need to download any other ones.

The whole screening committee, which includes you, will review the information you submit. As a result, you should verify again to make sure there are no false claims. If there is any proof that applicants are providing misleading information, their applications may be in peril.

By submitting your applications, you give the selection committee permission to use your personal information for registration needs.

Candidates must use the aforementioned website to submit their applications. Hand-delivered, faxed, or other submissions will not be accepted by the selection committee.

Closing Date
Application is available as long as it is not deleted on its official website.

You should submit your applications as quickly as you can. You can increase your chances of getting a position during registration by submitting early. Additionally, it avoids any unfavorable last-minute circumstances like data loss or unexpectedly excessive Internet traffic.

Any employee may be hired by Standard Bank at any time during the hiring process. The judgments of the selecting committee are binding in every sense.