Nedbank Group Internal Audit (GIA) Graduate Programme 2026

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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How to Apply

Apply online through the official Nedbank careers portal.

Apply here:

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Application Deadline

Closing Date: 13 March 2026

If you do not receive feedback after the selection process, your application may be considered unsuccessful.