The application deadline was 20 August 2026.
The Land and Agricultural Development Bank of South Africa is recruiting an unemployed graduate for a 24-month Banking learner programme at its Woodmead head office. The opportunity sits within the bank’s structured Graduate Learner Programme and is intended to give a young graduate workplace exposure, mentorship and practical development in banking-related work. This is particularly relevant for candidates who have completed tertiary study in banking, finance, accounting, agricultural economics, agriculture, agribusiness, commerce, economics or business management and have not yet built post-study work experience. The learner will not simply observe the team. The programme includes allocated professional duties, administrative work, research and report preparation while the participant develops skills in their specialist area under the guidance of a mentor. Applicants must be South African citizens, fall within the advertised age range and have no learnership, internship or work-related experience connected to their qualification.
Programme Details
- Programme: Learner – Banking (CB&T)
- Reference: LAN260812-1
- Location: Woodmead, Gauteng
- Duration: 24 months
- Classification: Graduate Learner Programme
- Closing date: 20 August 2026
Who Can Apply
Applicants must be South African citizens between 18 and 35 years old and hold a relevant tertiary qualification. The programme is for unemployed graduates who have no prior work experience after completing their studies. The advert also states that learners should not already have learnership, internship or work-related experience linked to their qualification.
Accepted fields for this banking learner position include Banking, Finance or Accounting, Agricultural Economics, BSc Agriculture, Agribusiness or Commerce, Economics and Business Management. The minimum academic requirement is a three-year tertiary qualification.
What the Learner Will Do
The learner will complete duties allocated by the mentor in a professional manner and work on personal development within the chosen specialist area. Administrative responsibilities form part of the programme, together with research, report writing, memorandums and presentations. This combination can help a graduate move from academic study into a structured professional environment and develop evidence of workplace competence.
The Land Bank programme also includes mentorship and training opportunities. Applicants who are interested in banking and agriculture can benefit from exposure to an institution that operates where financial services and the agricultural sector meet.
Skills the Bank Is Looking For
Critical competencies include analytical ability, attention to detail, written and verbal communication, deadline management, initiative, interpersonal skills and problem solving. Candidates should also be able to use Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint. The role may require extended hours or travel when needed, so flexibility is useful.
Application Preparation
A graduate CV should make the qualification, academic field and date of completion easy to identify. Because the programme is specifically aimed at candidates without prior post-study experience, applicants should avoid presenting unrelated short-term activities in a way that creates confusion about whether they meet the eligibility rules. Academic projects, university assignments and relevant skills can still be used to demonstrate analytical, research and communication strengths.
How to Apply
Submit the application through the Land Bank recruitment page for reference LAN260812-1. Apply for the Land Bank Banking Graduate Learner Programme.
