Citi South Africa invites suitably qualified graduates to apply for the Banking and Corporate Finance Graduate Learnership Programme 2026 in Johannesburg.
Internship Application Closing Date: Not specified
Internship Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Programme Duration: 1 year
Programme Area: Banking – Corporate Finance
About the Citi South Africa Graduate Programme
Citi South Africa is offering a one-year Graduate Learnership Programme within its Corporate Finance team.
The programme is designed to give newly qualified university graduates practical workplace experience and exposure across various Citi businesses.
Graduates participating in the programme may also apply for permanent positions during the year and may be sponsored for a postgraduate qualification relevant to their area of work.
The programme is aimed at developing graduates who want to build careers within the banking, finance and corporate finance environment.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must:
- Have completed an undergraduate degree with a GPA of 65% or higher; or
- Hold a Master’s degree in any discipline.
- Have no more than one year of work experience.
- Have strong leadership skills.
- Have good teamwork skills.
- Have strong communication skills.
Previous work experience is not required.
Skills and Competencies
Applicants should demonstrate:
- A strong desire to learn.
- Passion for the business.
- Commitment to personal development.
- Interest in career growth.
- Ability to work effectively in a team.
- Good communication skills.
- Strong planning skills.
- Good organisational skills.
- Analytical ability.
- Quantitative skills.
- Interest in the financial services industry.
- Interest in financial regulation and compliance.
- Integrity and ethical decision-making.
Knowledge of the domestic or global business environment will be advantageous but is not compulsory.
Programme Benefits
Successful graduates will gain:
- Practical work experience.
- Exposure to Citi businesses.
- Experience within Corporate Finance.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Access to learning and training.
- Potential opportunity to apply for permanent roles during the programme.
- Potential sponsorship towards a relevant postgraduate qualification.
Documents Required
Applicants must attach:
- Updated CV.
- Cover letter.
- Full academic transcripts.
- Copy of ID.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online through the official Citi recruitment platform.
Click here to apply for Citi South Africa Graduate Internships 2026
Applicants should ensure that all required documents are uploaded before submitting their application.
Important Application Information
Applicants should:
- Ensure their academic average meets the minimum 65% requirement.
- Upload a complete academic transcript.
- Attach an updated CV.
- Include a cover letter.
- Upload a copy of their ID.
- Apply as early as possible because no closing date was provided in the information supplied.
Closing Date
Not specified
Interested graduates are advised to apply as soon as possible while the vacancy remains available