Standard Bank Learnership Programme 2021 (2024)

FAQs

How do I pass my learnership interview? ›

Common interview questions include “tell me about yourself,” “why do you want to work here,” and “what are your strengths and weaknesses.” Practicing your answers can help you feel more confident during the interview. Be honest about your skills and experiences when interviewed for a learnership.

This 18 month Learnership pays R6500 per month. If you are interested in engaging with customers, solving their problems and have a high passion for sales and service than this learnership is an ideal opportunity to enter the world of banking.

The recruitment timelines vary based on the role and skills; however, you will know within four weeks of your interview if we will be extending an offer to you or not. Please contact your Standard Bank Talent Acquisition Specialist or external recruiter to get immediate feedback.

Positive responses to your answers are a good indication that you did well. For example, they may have bantered with you, supported your point with an anecdote of their own, or given positive affirmations after you finished an answer. Your interviewer's body language also speaks volumes about how you performed.

The best-paying jobs in major banks include financial analysts, accountants, and managers overseeing financial operations, marketing, and sales. Most of the highest-paying jobs major banks offer require at least a bachelor's degree and several years of experience.

An employed learnership can be run either as a classroom based program or as a blended online program.

Standard Bank Group recorded headline earnings of R42. 9 billion for the 12 months to 31 December 2023 (FY23), up 27% on the prior year (FY22) and delivered a return on equity of 18.8%.

The average response time after an interview is 24 business days, but it varies between industries. Some types of companies, such as electronics and manufacturing, may make an offer to the successful candidate in less than 16 days after an interview.

Why do you want to join Standard Bank? ›

At Standard Bank Group you'll be treated fairly, in an inclusive environment where you are valued because of your difference, and the new perspectives you'll bring. In our inclusive environment, you'll be able to speak up, be listened to, respected and understood – and feel confident to bring your best self to work.

Some companies may spend a few weeks on one phase, while others spend only a few days. At the same time, some employers may skip certain steps entirely. Factors that may impact the speed of the interview timeline include: A background check.

Once the learnership is completed,the employer can decide whether to sign the learner on for a new learnership,employ the learner or release the learner for future employment by another organization, if he/she was originally unemployed.

Because a learnership provides you with a qualification that is directly related to the work you are doing, you gain a better understanding of the theory behind what you are doing (the why of your occupation), which will improve your personal performance, and give you the opportunity to study further, or be promoted.

Provide a Brief Highlight-Summary of Your Experience

The best way to answer "Tell me about yourself" is with a brief highlight-summary of your experience, your education, the value you bring to an employer, and the reason you're looking forward to learning more about this next job and the opportunity to work with them.

If you're not sure what to wear to a first interview, here are a few ideas. In general, I think you can't really go wrong with a full suit. It's a nice formal look. It looks clean.

Some potential reasons for wanting to enter a Learnership Programme include: 1. To gain valuable skills and experience in a specific industry or field. 2. To improve job prospects and enhance career opportunities.