Wesbank Learnerships 2026-SA Youth

WesBank Learnership Programme 2026 is now open for applications, offering unemployed  individuals across South Africa the opportunity to gain valuable workplace experience in the financial services sector while earning a monthly stipend of R12,387.

This 12-month learnership is ideal for young job seekers who want to build a career in banking, finance, administration, or corporate operations.

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About WesBank and FirstRand

WesBank, a division of FirstRand Bank Limited, is one of South Africa’s leading providers of vehicle and asset finance. The company forms part of the FirstRand group, which also includes FNB, RMB, and Ashburton Investments. WesBank works with major automotive and equipment brands to provide financing solutions to individuals and businesses nationwide.

Participating in a learnership with WesBank gives young professionals exposure to a reputable financial institution and real corporate work environments.

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Overview of the WesBank Learnership Programme 2026

The WesBank learnership is a structured 12-month work-based training programme designed to help graduates transition into the workplace.

Learners will:

• Gain hands-on experience in business operations
• Develop administrative and financial sector skills
• Apply theoretical knowledge in real work scenarios
• Improve employability and workplace readiness

This programme focuses not only on technical training but also on professional behaviour, communication, and workplace culture—key skills required for long-term career success.

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Monthly Stipend and Programme Duration

Successful applicants will receive:

• R12,387 monthly stipend
• 12-month fixed-term contract
• Practical workplace experience and structured learning

This makes the WesBank learnership one of the higher-paying youth learnerships currently available in South Africa.

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Duties and Responsibilities

Learners will support various operational areas within the organisation, including:

• Assisting with day-to-day administrative tasks
• Supporting business processes and reporting functions
• Learning internal systems and digital tools
• Working alongside experienced professionals in finance and operations

This exposure helps learners understand how a large financial institution operates from the inside.

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Requirements

To qualify for the WesBank Learnership Programme 2026, applicants must:

• Be between 18 and 34 years old
• Be a South African citizen
• Be currently unemployed
• Not be studying at the time of application
• Have Matric and a post-matric qualification (graduate)
• Have less than 12 months of work experience
• Be applying for their first formal job opportunity
• Not have participated in the FirstJob programme before
• Not have previously worked for FirstRand
• Have good English communication skills
• Have no criminal record or negative credit history

Location: South Africa (All provinces)

How to apply 

Applications must be submitted online through the SAYouth.mobi platform, a national employment network that connects young people to verified job and training opportunities. The platform is part of the Presidential Youth Employment Intervention and is free to access, even without mobile data.

Application Steps

1. Visit the SAYouth website
2. Register or log in to your account
3. Complete your profile and upload required documents
4. Submit your application for the WesBank Learnership Programme
5. Complete all screening steps, including the required voice note submission

Apply here online for Wesbank Learnerships 2026-SA Youth

Closing date: Not specified