Internship

Company Description

Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector’s most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We’re passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.

Job Description

The Insurance Business Area specialises in driving various solutions to add value to our customers in a meaningful way. We are looking for exceptionally talented, bright, and driven people to join our team and drive a customer centric led culture. This area is continually evolving and is a place where motivated employees thrive and where employee ownership and accountability leads to meaningful results.  

In our journey to reposition Insurance as a service, this team is focussing on creating increased commercial value for our organisation. And to do that, we aim to build a pipeline with various skills within Insurance who are passionate about our customers servicing them directly or indirectly – this will enable the progress in Africa we all want to see. 

Knowledge and Skills, you can learn include Operations, Customer Service, Call Center, Relationship Building, Analyse and process information, Innovation, Data Analytics, Supply Chain Management and much more. 

If you are passionate about learning and gaining valuable workplace skills in any area within Insurance, this Internship Programme will enable you to grow in this specialised field. Under the mentorship of our Insurance Leads, you will gain experience regarding various solutions within insurance streams which include, but are not limited to:

• Understanding the full value chain of Insurance Service 
• Customer service and client support
• Operations and business processes
• Understanding the financial and regulatory framework
• Understanding customer demands and providing appropriate solutions
• Professional workplace skills 

We look forward to welcoming you to our team, equipping you with core and critical skills and fulfilling our purpose of “Africa is our home, we drive her growth” 

Qualifications

Level of Qualification: First Degree/Diploma
Field of Study: 

• Business Management
• Business Administration
• Economics
• Financial Management
• Financial Planning
• Human Resource Management
• Information Technology
• Actuarial Science
• BSc Medical Sciences  

Additional Information

Minimum Requirements: 

• South African Citizen
• Be between the ages of 18 and 35   
• Currently not employed 
• Currently no registered on any other learnership or internship  
• Currently not studying at any other institution 

Behavioural Competencies:

• Adopting Practical Approaches
• Articulating Information
• Checking Things
• Developing Expertise
• Documenting Facts
• Embracing Change
• Examining Information
• Following Procedures
• Interacting with People
• Interpreting Data
• Inviting Feedback
• Managing Tasks
• Meeting Timescales
• Producing Output
• Providing Insights
• Showing Composure
• Taking Action
• Team Working
• Understanding People
• Upholding Standards

Technical Competencies:

• Data Management (Administration)
• Risk Awareness
• Written Communication

View all current vacancies at Standard Bank Group →

1. Read the full job description and requirements on this page carefully before applying — tailor your application to what the employer actually asks for.
2. Update your CV and save it as a PDF. Make sure your contact details, most recent experience and qualifications are easy to find.
3. Click the apply button on this page to complete your application on Standard Bank Group's own careers site. The employer manages the shortlisting process directly.
4. Have certified copies of your ID and qualifications ready. Many South African employers request them once you are shortlisted.
5. Applications close on 11 September 2026. Submit well before the deadline — late applications are normally not considered.
6. Keep a record of what you submitted and when. If you have not heard back within a few weeks of the closing date, it is acceptable to follow up politely.

If Standard Bank Group shortlists you for the Internship position, preparation makes the difference. Work through these steps:

• Research Standard Bank Group before the interview — look for their official website, social profiles and any recent news. Interviewers expect you to know why you want to work there specifically.
• Go through the job description above and prepare a specific example from your own experience for each of the main duties. Most interview questions will be drawn from what the advert emphasises.
• Structure your answers with the STAR method — Situation, Task, Action, Result. Concrete stories with measurable outcomes are far stronger than general claims about your abilities.
• Prepare two or three thoughtful questions to ask the panel — about the team, how success is measured in the role, or growth opportunities. It signals genuine interest.
• Plan your logistics early. Confirm whether the interview is in person in Johannesburg or online, and arrive or log in at least ten minutes early.