About
About
First National Bank (FNB), a division of FirstRand, offers retail, business and corporate banking. Head office: 4 Merchant Place, Sandton. Sector: Finance & Banking. Size: see FirstRand annual report.
Entry routes
- Branch and contact centre (tellers, consultants, service): matric + experience. Ongoing.
- Specialist (IT, data, actuarial, engineering, finance): degree + experience. Ongoing.
- Future League Graduate Programme: final/penultimate-year students; apply online with CV and full results between March and August annually.
- Bursary: commerce and science degrees via bursary partners; no work-back expected.
Programmes
- Graduate (Future League): three-week induction plus rotations; business units select after grad-team interviews.
- Vacation work: June and December holidays; apply 1 March-30 June for June/July sessions.
- Bursary: funding plus mentorship via partners (no payback).
- Internship: advertised per unit.
What to expect
Locations: Sandton HQ plus branches nationwide. Common roles: tellers, advisers, analysts, engineers. Note: graduate process runs CV, assessments, grad-team interview, business interview, offer. Progression: consultant to branch roles; graduate to specialist tracks.
How to apply
Start at FNB careers (graduates page for Future League). Never pay to apply.
FAQs
When do FNB graduate applications open?
Between March and August annually for the Future League programme.
Does the FNB bursary require work-back?
No – the programme states no expectation of working back or paying back.
Does FNB offer vacation work?
Yes – June and December holidays; apply 1 March to 30 June for the mid-year session.
Last verified: 19 September 2026. Sources: fnb.co.za/careers.
