Standard Bank
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Job Overview
Business Segment: Personal & Private Banking
Company: Standard Bank of South Africa
Location: ZA, undefined, Johannesburg, 30 Baker Street
Job Type: Full-time
Job Ref ID: 80452119A-0001
Date Posted: 5/18/2026
Job Description
The Everyday Banking and Lending Operational Excellence Graduate Programme is a structured development journey designed to build future‑ready professionals capable of driving innovation, process improvement, and re‑engineering across everyday banking and lending operations. The programme provides graduates with hands‑on exposure to process analysis and the opportunity to own and deliver value‑adding projects that support key business objectives. This experience is reinforced through a combination of on‑the‑job learning, formal training and structured mentorship. Ultimately, the programme supports the organisation’s commitment to delivering reliable, efficient, and customer‑centric solutions.
Key responsibilities:
Analyse end‑to‑end everyday banking and lending processes to identify inefficiencies and improvement opportunities.
Learn to design and develop automation and/or AI‑enabled solutions using digital technologies such as Microsoft Power Automate, AI Builder, AWS, and Python.
Build data‑driven solutions and insights to support decision‑making, performance tracking and continuous improvement initiatives.
Collaborate with cross‑functional stakeholders across operations, risk, technology, and business teams to implement sustainable process improvements.
Graduates must show the aptitude and motivation to develop technical skills as part of the programme.
Qualifications
Postgraduate qualification (recently completed or completing in 2026):
STEM related fields:
Chemical/Civil Engineering
Information Systems or Information Technology
Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics or Analytics
Exposure to one or more programming or automation languages such as Python, SQL, R, is advantageous
Familiarity with automation or low‑code platforms (e.g. Microsoft Power Automate) and an interest in AI or data‑driven solutions will be beneficial
Candidates should demonstrate logical thinking, problem‑solving ability, and a willingness to continuously learn new digital and automation technologies
Additional Information
To apply for this job please visit www.standardbank.com.