Nedbank Group invites graduates to apply for the 2026 Group Internal Audit (GIA) Graduate Programme based in Johannesburg, South Africa.
This graduate programme provides an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in internal auditing, risk management, compliance, and banking operations while working in a complex financial services environment.
Closing Date: 13 March 2026
Reference Number: 144445
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
Programme Overview
The Group Internal Audit (GIA) Graduate Programme is designed to develop young professionals who want to build careers in:
- Internal auditing
- Risk management
- Compliance and governance
- Banking technology and cybersecurity
Participants will gain exposure to risk-based assurance across banking processes, technology systems, and regulatory compliance frameworks.
The programme aligns with professional auditing standards such as:
- IIA Standards
- South African Reserve Bank (SARB) regulations
- Financial Sector Conduct Authority requirements
- Financial Intelligence Centre compliance rules
- POPIA and King IV governance principles
Graduate Streams Available
The programme includes several specialised graduate streams:
Credit Graduate
- Qualification: BCom in Internal Auditing, Accounting Sciences, or Finance
- Exposure required: Prior banking exposure
Environmental and Social Governance Graduate
- Qualification: BCom in Internal Auditing, Accounting Sciences, or Finance
- Exposure required: Prior banking exposure
Business and Commercial Banking Graduate
- Qualification: BCom in Internal Auditing or Accounting Sciences
- Exposure required: Audit experience in financial services or audit firms
Markets Graduate
- Qualification:
- BCom in Internal Auditing / Accounting Sciences / Finance
- OR BSc in Financial Engineering / Financial Mathematics
- Exposure required: Exposure to trading environments or Corporate & Investment Banking
Cyber Graduate
- Qualification:
- BSc or BCom in Information Technology
- Degree in Cyber Security
- CompTIA Security+ certification (or equivalent)
- Exposure required:
- Service desk technician experience or networking fundamentals
Key Responsibilities
Graduate auditors will:
- Assist with risk-based audit scoping and control assessments
- Perform walkthroughs, sampling, and data analytics
- Test the design and effectiveness of key controls
- Conduct data validation and exception analysis
- Identify control deficiencies and propose remediation actions
- Assist with continuous auditing and analytics dashboards
- Prepare high-quality audit workpapers
- Maintain strict confidentiality and professional ethics
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
- A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Accounting, Finance, Internal Auditing, IT, or Cyber Security
- 1–2 years relevant exposure depending on the graduate stream
- Strong understanding of governance, risk and controls
Preferred Qualification
- Honours degree in Internal Auditing
Technical Knowledge Required
Applicants should demonstrate knowledge in:
- Governance, Risk and Controls
- Fraud and Ethics
- Banking regulatory frameworks
- Internal auditing methodologies
- Microsoft Office tools
Cyber graduate candidates should also understand:
- Cyber security fundamentals
- IT infrastructure concepts
Behavioural Competencies
Successful applicants should demonstrate:
- Adaptability
- Innovation and critical thinking
- Business acumen
- Decision-making ability
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Continuous learning mindset
- Strong customer focus
How to Apply
Apply online through the official Nedbank careers portal.
Application Deadline
Closing Date: 13 March 2026
If you do not receive feedback after the selection process, your application may be considered unsuccessful.