The Absa Trainee Financial Adviser Learnership 2026 is a paid 12-month graduate learnership designed to help unemployed South Africans start professional careers in banking and financial advisory services.
This programme prepares learners to become FAIS-compliant Financial Advisers, combining classroom training with real workplace experience inside Absa branches.
📍 Programme Locations
The learnership is offered across multiple provinces depending on vacancies, including:
- Gauteng (Johannesburg)
- KwaZulu-Natal (Umhlanga)
- Mpumalanga (Nelspruit)
- Eastern Cape
- Limpopo
- Western Cape
Applicants apply according to regional listings on the Absa careers portal.
🎯 Purpose of the Learnership
This programme aims to develop graduates into professional financial advisers by providing:
- Financial product training
- Customer advisory experience
- Regulatory & compliance knowledge
- Sales and client relationship skills
- FAIS “Fit and Proper” industry compliance training
Learners gain real exposure to how financial advice is delivered in a regulated banking environment.
⏳ Programme Duration
- 12 Months (Full-Time Learnership)
💰 Stipend / Salary
✅ Monthly stipend provided (amount varies by intake and location).
Learners earn while completing training and workplace experience.
🎓 Minimum Requirements
To qualify, applicants must:
✅ Be a South African citizen
✅ Be currently unemployed
✅ Have Matric (Grade 12)
✅ Hold a completed:
- Bachelor’s Degree OR
- Advanced Diploma in:
- Finance
- Accounting
- Law
- Related financial field
Additional advantages:
- FSCA-approved qualification
- RE5 regulatory exam (not compulsory)
🧑💼 Duties & Responsibilities
During the learnership, you will:
- Assist clients with financial solutions
- Support financial advisers
- Learn product sales and advisory processes
- Generate and manage client leads
- Follow compliance and banking regulations
- Participate in training and assessments
You work under supervision while building professional advisory skills.
📚 Skills You Will Gain
Participants develop:
- Financial advisory skills
- Client communication & sales skills
- Banking operations knowledge
- Regulatory compliance expertise
- Professional workplace experience
These skills are highly valued across banks, insurance firms, and investment companies.
🚀 Career Opportunities After Completion
Successful learners may progress into roles such as:
- Financial Adviser
- Wealth Consultant
- Relationship Banker
- Sales Consultant (Financial Services)
- Investment or Insurance Adviser
Many participants transition into permanent roles depending on performance and vacancies.
📝 Required Documents
Prepare:
- Updated CV
- Certified ID copy
- Degree/Diploma certificate
- Academic transcripts
- Matric certificate
- FAIS or RE5 certificates (if available)
🖥️ How to Apply
Applications are submitted online via the official Absa Careers (Workday) portal.
Steps:
- Visit Absa Careers website
- Search: “Unemployed Learnership – Trainee Financial Adviser (FAIS)”
- Select your province listing
- Create profile/login
- Upload documents
- Submit application
Applications normally close between December and February depending on region.
⭐ Who Should Apply?
This learnership is ideal for:
✔ Finance or accounting graduates
✔ Law graduates interested in banking
✔ Unemployed graduates seeking experience
✔ People interested in financial planning careers
✔ Candidates comfortable working with clients and sales targets
