Apply for the Absa Gauteng Unemployed Learnership – Face to Face Financial Adviser (FAIS) in Johannesburg. Earn a monthly stipend while gaining FAIS-compliant banking experience, sales training, and real customer exposure. Open to unemployed graduates in Accounting, Finance, or Law.
This opportunity is ideal for individuals who are passionate about customer service, sales, compliance, and long-term career growth in banking. With Absa’s strong reputation, regulatory training, and hands-on exposure, this learnership significantly improves employability after completion.
Why Apply for the Absa FAIS Learnership?
Absa Bank Limited is one of South Africa’s most established financial institutions, with over 100 years of history and a strong African footprint. Joining Absa means becoming part of a bank that combines local expertise with regional and international reach, while remaining deeply committed to transformation, skills development, and inclusive growth.
This learnership is not just about gaining experience. It is about building a regulated financial services career with skills that are in demand across banks, insurance companies, and investment firms.
Key benefits include:
- Paid 12-month unemployed learnership
- Exposure to real banking and financial advisory environments
- FAIS-aligned training and compliance experience
- Hybrid work model with Johannesburg-based operations
- Strong foundation for permanent roles in financial services
Learnership Overview
- Programme Type: Unemployed Learnership
- Job Title: Trainee Financial Adviser – Face to Face (FAIS)
- Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng
- Work Type: Hybrid | Full-Time
- Duration: 12 Months
- Employer: Absa Bank Limited
- Application Deadline: 17 February 2026
This learnership is specifically structured to help unemployed graduates utilise their completed degree while gaining practical, on-the-job experience aligned with financial advisory standards.
What the Learnership Is About
The Absa FAIS Learnership is designed for individuals who want to help customers achieve their financial goals while operating within South Africa’s strict financial regulations. As a trainee financial adviser, you will be trained to engage with clients, understand financial products, and deliver compliant, customer-focused advice.
Throughout the programme, you will participate in structured learning interventions while working in a real banking environment. This combination of theory and practice ensures that learners develop both technical knowledge and professional workplace behaviour.
Key Responsibilities and Learning Areas
As a participant in this learnership, you will be expected to actively contribute to both your own development and the organisation’s objectives.
Workplace Experience
- Participate fully in day-to-day workplace activities aligned to your development plan
- Apply theoretical knowledge in real customer-facing and operational scenarios
- Support your team in achieving service and performance objectives
Learning and Development
- Attend and engage in all required training interventions
- Complete assessments, learning activities, and performance evaluations
- Take ownership of your professional growth and skill development
Customer Support and Service Excellence
- Assist customers with financial service queries
- Deliver a professional, ethical, and customer-focused experience
- Support customer satisfaction and retention
Sales and Performance
- Actively work allocated leads
- Achieve agreed productivity measures and strike rates
- Support revenue and sales targets in line with compliance standards
Administration and Compliance
- Track, record, and report activities as required
- Maintain strict confidentiality of client information
FAIS Compliance and Quality Assurance
- Follow prescribed scripts and processes
- Ensure adherence to FAIS regulations and internal policies
- Demonstrate honesty, integrity, and good standing at all times
FAIS Fit and Proper Requirements
This role falls under Advice and Intermediary Services and is therefore subject to FAIS legislation. Successful learners will be guided through regulatory requirements, including:
- FSCA-approved qualification
- Regulatory Exam for Representatives (RE5)
- Product-specific training once onboarded
- Class of Business training
- Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
Candidates who already hold an FSCA-approved qualification or have passed the RE5 exam will have an added advantage.
Minimum Requirements and Eligibility
- Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma in Accounting, Finance, or Law
- National Senior Certificate (Matric / Grade 12)
- Must be unemployed at the time of application
- Strong interest in financial services and customer engagement
- Willingness to work in a regulated, performance-driven environment
Work Conditions, Stipend, and Location
- This is a full-time learnership with a hybrid work model
- Throughout the program, learners will receive a monthly stipend.
- No relocation assistance is provided
- Applicants must be able to work in Johannesburg, Gauteng
While this is not a permanent role, the experience gained significantly increases your chances of securing employment in banking, insurance, or financial advisory roles after completion.
Employment Equity and Fair Opportunity
In line with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from designated groups in order to achieve equitable representation.
Absa reserves the right not to make an appointment to the role as advertised.
Why This Learnership Can Change Your Career Path
Financial advisory roles governed by FAIS legislation are among the most stable and in-demand careers in South Africa’s financial sector. This learnership equips you with:
- Industry-recognised compliance exposure
- Real customer-facing banking experience
- Sales, communication, and financial product knowledge
- A credible pathway into permanent financial services roles
For unemployed graduates, this programme offers a rare opportunity to enter a regulated profession with one of South Africa’s leading banks.
How to Apply
If you meet the requirements and are ready to take the next step in your career, apply before 17 February 2026. Ensure your qualifications are complete and accurate, and submit your application through the official Absa recruitment platform.
Opportunities like this are competitive. Applying early and meeting all requirements improves your chances of success.
