Geeks for Learning Learnership at FirstRand Corporate Centre

FirstRand Corporate Centre (FCC) is inviting applications for the Geeks for Learning Learnership in Johannesburg. This opportunity is designed for learners who want to gain practical workplace experience and develop a broader understanding of the financial services industry.

The successful learners will work within selected departments, gaining exposure to business operations while developing professional, administrative, organisational and client-service skills.

Job Reference: R53791
Company: FirstRand Corporate Centre (FCC)
Position: Geeks for Learning Learnership
Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng
Job Type: Full-time
Closing Date: 24 September 2026
Industry: Financial Services

About the Learnership

The Geeks for Learning Learnership provides an opportunity to gain valuable workplace experience within a large financial services group.

Learners will be placed in selected departments and exposed to various aspects of the organisation. The programme aims to build workplace competence, improve professional skills and provide participants with an overall understanding of the financial industry.

The role also focuses on developing a strong service culture, effective administration, organisational cooperation and continuous personal development.

Key Responsibilities

As a learner, responsibilities may include:

• Working within selected departments to gain practical work experience.
• Developing an understanding of the financial services industry and business operations.
• Supporting a service culture focused on building rewarding relationships.
• Contributing ideas and innovations that support exceptional client service.
• Establishing and maintaining effective cooperation across the organisation.
• Supporting professional and efficient service delivery.
• Assisting with sourcing and administrative activities where required.
• Supporting documentation and knowledge-management processes.
• Contributing to continuous business and process improvement.
• Complying with applicable governance, legislative and audit requirements.
• Providing efficient administrative support through accurate and timely planning, reporting and updating of information.
• Taking responsibility for personal development and improving workplace competencies.

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Skills and Development

The learnership provides exposure to a professional financial-services environment and can help participants develop skills in areas such as:

• Administration
• Communication
• Customer and client service
• Organisation and planning
• Professional workplace conduct
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Reporting and documentation
• Knowledge management
• Problem-solving
• Personal development
• Financial-services operations

About FirstRand Corporate Centre

FirstRand Corporate Centre (FCC) houses critical functions supporting the broader FirstRand Group.

Its functions include areas such as risk, compliance, governance, internal audit, treasury, finance and tax. FCC works with both internal stakeholders across the group and external stakeholders, including regulators, shareholders, government and other institutions.

The environment provides employees and learners with exposure to different areas of a large financial services organisation and opportunities to understand how various functions contribute to the wider business.

Who Can Apply?

This opportunity is aimed at individuals seeking workplace exposure and practical experience within the financial services environment.

Applicants should be prepared to:

• Learn and develop new workplace competencies.
• Work effectively within a professional environment.
• Follow organisational policies and procedures.
• Support administrative and operational activities.
• Communicate professionally with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Take responsibility for their own development.

Candidates should review the official vacancy requirements carefully before submitting an application.

Employment Equity and Disability

Appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan.

FirstRand supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. Candidates may voluntarily disclose disability information for employment-equity purposes. Such information is treated confidentially, subject to applicable legal requirements.

Location

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Closing Date

24 September 2026

Applications should be submitted before the closing date. The employer has indicated that applications will not be accepted from 24 September 2026 onwards, so applicants should apply ahead of the deadline.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply online through the official FirstRand/FCC careers portal for Geeks for Learning Learnership – Job Requisition R53791.

Applicants are encouraged to ensure that their information and supporting details are complete and accurate before submitting their application.

Job Reference: R53791
Position: Geeks for Learning Learnership
Location: Johannesburg
Closing Date: 24 September 2026