Absa Graduate Trainee Program 2026 at Absa Bank Limited

Job Description

Who are we looking for?

You’ve graduated within the last 2 years, or you are expected to graduate on or before 31st December 2025 and your professional life is about to begin. You want to work in a dynamic environment that will give you exposure to a network of professionals who will help guide and enable your career progression. You want to be part of a structured development program that will connect you to graduates from across the continent giving you the skills to be self-empowered and cross-culturally competent.

What is required of you?

• You must have graduated with a bachelor’s degree in the following fields within the last two years & with a 2nd class upper and above; IT, Computer Science, Actuarial Science, Finance, Law, Economics and Statistics, Business-related courses. You can still qualify for consideration if you are set to graduate on or before 31st December 2025.
• Relevant certifications in these fields will be a significant advantage.
• You must have had a mean grade of A- and above in your KCSE or equivalent
• You must have attained a grade of B+ and above in English and Mathematics
• Please attach copies of your degree and KCSE results slip
• You must be below 26 years of age
• You are required to complete the Absa ReadytoWork program using the link below: https://readytowork.absa.africa/

The opportunity will provide you with:

• Development in leadership and self-management skills.
• Development in customer/client centricity and related behavioral skills.
• Development in technical job-related skills.
• Access to a Pan-Africa network of connected, professional and highly innovative thinkers.
• Exposure to our local and global market
• Firsthand coaching from people managers, business leaders and peer coaching from the previous cohorts to guide you and enable your career progression throughout the program
• Involvement in Action Learning Projects that address real business challenges

Desired competencies and extracurricular experiences

• Initiative and drive beyond academia
• Commercial/business sense
• Complex problem solving and ideation
• Critical thinking and analysis
• Technology savvy
• Proactivity and self-motivation