FNB invites ambitious and qualified graduates to apply for their PB&A Graduate Programme 2026 vacancies. This is your chance to join one of South Africa’s leading banks and kick-start a prestigious career in private banking. Applications close 30 November 2025, so if you’re ready to launch your future, this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.
Why You Shouldn’t Miss This Opportunity
The FNB PB&A Graduate Programme 2026 is not just another graduate scheme. It’s a carefully designed pathway that blends practical training with real-world banking experience. Successful candidates will gain in-depth knowledge of wealth management, financial planning, and investment strategies — skills that are highly sought after in today’s competitive job market.
FNB’s goal is simple: to shape the next generation of elite Private Advisors who can confidently manage the wealth of high-net-worth clients. If you have a passion for finance and the drive to succeed, this programme could be the launchpad to a rewarding and high-earning career.
What the Programme Offers
During the programme, you will:
- Work alongside industry experts through shadowing, meetings, and hands-on projects.
- Learn advanced financial planning skills to advise affluent clients.
- Gain practical investment strategy knowledge used by top private bankers.
- Build your professional network with leaders in the finance and banking sector.
The training is not purely theoretical — you’ll deal with real situations, analyse market trends, and develop solutions that impact clients directly.
Career Growth and Opportunities
One of the most exciting aspects of this graduate programme is its potential to lead to permanent employment. After completing the programme, your performance will be assessed, and the top achievers will receive offers to join FNB as permanent Private Advisors. This means you could secure a prestigious role in private banking without having to start from scratch in the job market.
Who Can Apply
FNB is looking for graduates who meet the following criteria:
- You must have completed an FAIS-accredited NQF Level 7 Undergraduate or NQF Level 8 Postgraduate qualification in one of these fields:
- BCom Investments
- Financial Planning
- Estate Planning
- Financial Management
- Accounting
- Economics
- You must reside in one of the following areas:
- Free State
- North West
- Limpopo
- Mpumalanga Highveld
- Mpumalanga Lowveld
- You must be willing to undergo a credit record check in line with the National Credit Act (NCA).
Programme Locations
The PB&A Graduate Programme will take place in multiple locations to give participants broader exposure:
- 197 Nelson Mandela Drive, Brandwag, Bloemfontein, 9301
- Mpumalanga: Nelspruit, Tzaneen, Secunda
- Polokwane
- Vryburg
- Klerksdorp
Important Dates
- Applications Close: 30 November 2025
- Training Start Date: 2026
- Final Day to Submit Applications: No applications will be accepted after 30 August 2025 for certain locations — apply early to avoid missing out.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
FNB is committed to promoting equality in the workplace. All appointments will be made in line with the FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity Plan. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and can voluntarily disclose their disability status. All personal information will remain confidential unless disclosure is required by law.
How to Apply
If you meet the requirements and want to build a career in private banking, don’t delay. Prepare your updated CV, proof of qualifications, and any other supporting documents before submitting your application.
FNB is building a talent pool for future opportunities, so while there may not be immediate updates after your application, your details will be kept for consideration as positions open.
