BANKSETA is offering Youth Development Programmes for 2026. These initiatives are designed to provide unemployed South African youth with training, workplace exposure, and career opportunities in the banking and financial services sector.
Programme Overview
Employer: BANKSETA (Banking Sector Education and Training Authority)
Programme: Youth Development Programmes 2026
Location: South Africa (placements vary by province)
Duration: 12–24 months depending on stream
Type: Learnerships, internships, and skills programmes
Purpose of the Programme
Provide structured training and workplace experience in banking and finance.
Equip youth with digital skills, financial literacy, and customer service.
Support transformation and inclusivity in the financial sector.
Create pathways to employment and entrepreneurship.
Streams Offered
Banking Learnerships – frontline banking, customer service, and operations.
Financial Analysis Internships – finance, accounting, and risk management.
Digital Skills Programmes – cybersecurity, fintech, and digital banking.
Entrepreneurship Development – support for youth starting their own businesses.
Minimum Requirements
South African citizenship
Age: 18–35 years
Matric/Grade 12 qualification (additional qualifications advantageous)
Must be unemployed and available for full‑time participation
Strong communication and willingness to learn
Skills & Competencies Developed
Banking operations and compliance
Financial reporting and analysis
Digital literacy and cybersecurity awareness
Customer service and relationship management
Workplace professionalism
Programme Benefits
Monthly stipend during the programme
Nationally recognised qualifications upon completion
Hands‑on workplace exposure in the banking sector
Mentorship from experienced professionals
Career development opportunities
Application Process
Prepare updated CV and certified copies of ID, Matric certificate, and qualifications.
Apply via the BANKSETA Careers Portal or email provided in the advert.
Submit before the closing date.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews and assessments.
Why Apply
Gain valuable banking and finance skills.
Access mentorship and career development opportunities.
Build a career in South Africa’s financial services sector.
