Learner – Banking (CB&T)

Land and Agricultural Development Bank of South Africa (Land Bank) is inviting applications from young unemployed graduates for its 24-month Learner – Banking programme in Commercial Banking and Transformation (CB&T). This opportunity is based at the Land Bank Head Office in Woodmead, Gauteng, and is designed to provide graduates with structured workplace experience, mentorship, training and practical exposure within the banking sector.

The programme is suitable for graduates from banking, finance, agriculture, economics and business-related disciplines who are looking to gain their first professional experience. Through workplace learning and development opportunities, successful learners will build practical skills in their specialised fields while gaining exposure to the operations of a specialist agricultural development bank.

About Land Bank

Land Bank is South Africa’s specialist agricultural development bank, established in 1912. The Bank provides financial services to commercial and emerging farmers as well as businesses across the agricultural value chain.

The Bank plays an important role in supporting agricultural development by providing financial solutions that help clients finance land, equipment, production and other activities required to build sustainable agricultural businesses.

About the Learner Programme

The Learner Programme is a structured 24-month opportunity designed to give young unemployed graduates practical workplace experience and support their transition from tertiary education into professional employment.

The programme includes:

• Structured workplace learning.

• On-the-job practical exposure.

• Training and development opportunities.

• Mentorship from experienced professionals.

• Practical application of academic knowledge.

• Opportunities to develop professional and technical skills.

• Exposure to activities within the banking and agricultural development environment.

Learners will work under the guidance of mentors and are expected to demonstrate commitment, professionalism, initiative and enthusiasm throughout the programme.

Who Can Apply

Applicants must:

• Be South African citizens.

• Be between 18 and 35 years old.

• Be unemployed graduates.

• Hold a relevant tertiary qualification.

• Have completed a minimum three-year tertiary qualification.

• Have no prior work experience after completing their studies.

• Have not previously completed a learnership or internship related to their qualification.

• Demonstrate enthusiasm for professional development.

• Have a proactive and positive attitude.

• Show an interest in contributing to the agricultural sector.

Key Responsibilities

Successful learners will be expected to:

• Complete all duties allocated by their mentor professionally.

• Develop practical skills within their qualification specialist area.

• Perform administrative duties assigned by the responsible mentor.

• Undertake research activities as required.

• Compile reports and other business documents.

• Prepare memorandums and presentations.

• Participate in training and workplace development activities.

• Apply academic knowledge to practical banking and business activities.

• Work effectively with mentors, colleagues and other stakeholders.

• Take responsibility for their personal and professional development.

Required Fields of Study

Applicants must have a minimum three-year tertiary qualification in one of the following fields:

• Banking.

• Finance or Accounting.

• Agricultural Economics.

• BSc Agriculture.

• Agri-Business or Commerce.

• Economics.

• Business Management.

Required Competencies

Candidates should demonstrate:

• Analytical skills.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Good written and verbal communication.

• Ability to meet deadlines.

• Energy and enthusiasm.

• Initiative and willingness to learn.

• Strong interpersonal skills.

• Microsoft Excel proficiency.

• Microsoft Word proficiency.

• Microsoft PowerPoint proficiency.

• Problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Additional Requirements

• Willingness to work extended hours when required.

• Willingness to travel when required.

• Ability to follow mentor guidance and workplace procedures.

• Commitment to completing the full 24-month programme.

Programme Details

• Job Title: Learner – Banking (CB&T)

• Employer: Land and Agricultural Development Bank of South Africa (Land Bank)

• Division: People and Culture

• Unit: HC Talent Management, Learning & Development

• Programme Type: Graduate Learner Programme

• Duration: 24 months

• Location: Woodmead, Gauteng, South Africa

• Reference Number: LAN260812-1

• Closing Date: 20 August 2026

How to Apply

Interested and eligible graduates should submit their applications through the official Land Bank recruitment process before the closing date of 20 August 2026.

Applicants should ensure that their application clearly demonstrates their relevant tertiary qualification and confirms that they meet the requirements concerning unemployment, previous work experience and prior learnership or internship participation.

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Final Thought

The Land Bank Learner – Banking (CB&T) programme at Head Office provides unemployed graduates with a valuable opportunity to gain practical experience in commercial banking and agricultural development. Graduates in banking, finance, accounting, agricultural economics, agriculture, commerce, economics and business management can use the 24-month programme to develop their professional capabilities through structured learning, mentorship and workplace exposure.