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Our markets
South Africa student opportunities
A place where you can grow
Standard Chartered’s history in South Africa dates back to over 150 years. In 1987, Standard Chartered divested from South Africa in support of the call for change, but later returned as an independent entity with a representative office in 1992.
In 2003, Standard Chartered acquired a full service banking licence, and has since embarked on a very positive journey that today positions the South African business as a leading international bank with a Global Banking focus.
Standard Chartered South Africa pursues a focused network strategy offering corporate clients support in cross-border capital, investment opportunities, assistance with expansion into new markets and facilitation of strategic partnerships. Leveraging our unique footprint and international banking expertise in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, Standard Chartered offers unparalleled support for South African companies and multinationals.
Our programmes
Internship programme
Are you ready to experience the world of banking? Are you looking for an immersive internship experience, that will give you first-hand experience of what it’s like to work in a global organisation?
Our Summer Internship programme allows you to work directly on real-world problems, build your business skills, support and drive innovation, and create lasting relationships . Our programme is designed as a pipeline into our graduate programme; if you do well, you could get a job offer at the end of the programme.
Business areas
We’re a talented and committed workforce, representing 131 nationalities across more than 54 markets in our footprint regions of Asia, Africa and the Middle East and beyond. Our business is structured into client and customer segments and business support functions.
Meet our people
Stephanie Mackay – South Africa to London and everything in between
I began my journey in banking through the International Graduate Scheme in South Africa. Through this I was exposed to man…
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Our early career programmes
We recruit into many different countries across the world. Find out more about the local student programmes we offer.
Where can you join us
Explore our early careers programmes in your market to learn more about our graduate programmes, summer internships and apprenticeship opportunities.
Our business areas
Learn about the different teams across the Bank, discover what they do, and find out about the different routes to entry for students and graduates to find your fit.
Application zone
Ready to apply? Find out what happens next in our application zone, including hints and tips to make sure you’re fully prepared for interviews and assessment centres.
Diversity and inclusion
We value and celebrate the diversity of our teams across all our locations and business functions so that everyone feels respected and can realise their full potential.
Rewards and benefits
As well as gaining the great benefits of working in our ‘here for good’ culture, we offer competitive salaries that fully reflect your skills and experience.
Our culture and values
Find out more about the purpose that underpins everything we do at Standard Chartered, and the behaviours and culture that drive this purpose forward.