Business and Commercial Banking (BCB) Operations Graduate Programme at Standard Bank Group

Job Description


BCB Operations graduates get to be part of a world class operations journey. Graduates get exposure to mentoring and coaching in addition to personal development, and work on exciting initiatives such as project management focusing on Automation, use of AI to transform business, digitisation, operational excellence, and process improvement.
The programme aims to attract talent with strong technical knowledge who can become thought leaders and trusted advisors. The programme combines theoretical learning and practical experience.


By the end of the programme, you will have gained exposure to and developed skills in:


Automating and digitising operational processes.
Improving and refining processes within Business and Commercial Banking to enhance efficiency and quality.
Analysing data and providing insights into process performance and identify inefficiencies for enhanced client experience.
Keeping abreast on operational excellence trends.
Proving reporting and insights to inform business decisions.


Qualifications

Final year undergraduate OR honours OR masters degree (completed or currently completing in 2026) in:


Automation
Digitisation
Process Improvement and Analytics
Data Analytics


Additional Information

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS


Must be a South African citizen
Must be under 30 years of age
No more than two years' work experience
Minimum of 65% average over all years of study


KEY SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES


Working collaboratively with others
Resilience
Creative problem solving and considered decision making
Curiosity and willingness to learn
Positive attitude and self confidence
Business acumen


Application closing date: 30 June 2026