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FirstRand Group

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financialJohannesburg (Sandton — Head Office)

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What FirstRand Group research shows

FirstRand Group is South Africa's largest banking group by market capitalisation, operating through four primary businesses: First National Bank (FNB), Rand Merchant Bank (RMB), WesBank, and Ashburton Investments. The group also operates Aldermore in the UK and has growing pan-African banking presences in several countries.

Industry

FINANCIAL

Locations

Johannesburg (Sandton — Head Office), Cape Town, Durban

Company size

50,000+

Role areas

Bank Teller, FNB Service Advisor, WesBank Sales Consultant

Typical pay

R8,000–R200,000+/month

Founded

1998

What the work may be like

FirstRand's diversity means no single work environment description fits — FNB branches are customer-facing, high-volume service environments; RMB is an investment banking floor with transactional intensity; WesBank is asset finance and motor dealer channel-facing. The FNB digital platform team is a technology-led environment.

What unifies the group is a performance-driven culture and a clear understanding that the right people move within the group across business units.

Hiring and application process

Candidates typically apply online through the FirstRand careers portal or job boards. Applications undergo initial screening followed by psychometric assessments or aptitude tests.

Shortlisted applicants participate in interviews with HR and business unit managers. Final offers are extended after reference and background checks.

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Who may be a good fit

  • Financial services candidates at all levels — from FNB branch tellers through to RMB investment bankers — who want SA's largest banking group with the widest career range and one of the most advanced digital banking platforms in Africa
  • SA's largest banking group — FNB, RMB, WesBank and Ashburton create one of the widest internal career mobility ranges of any SA employer
  • Highly advanced digital banking platform creates genuine fintech and data science career opportunities within a traditional banking framework
  • Graduate programmes across multiple business units are among SA's most prestigious and competitive financial services career launchpads

What candidates should verify

  • Scale of 50,000+ employees means individual visibility requires strong performance documentation and proactive relationship building
  • RMB investment banking is high-intensity with long working hours — demanding work environments even by financial services standards
  • • Confirm salary, shift, location and campaign details in the live vacancy.
  • • Use the employer's official application channel and never pay to apply.

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Who is FirstRand Group?

FirstRand Group is a financial employer with a presence in Johannesburg (Sandton — Head Office). This ShiftMate Employer Hub brings together company information, workplace context, official links and current opportunities so candidates can make a more informed decision before applying. Explore the employer’s locations, working environment, roles and interview preparation guidance in one place. Employer-controlled information is kept separate from independent worker feedback, and public research is labelled clearly while an employer profile is awaiting review.

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FirstRand Group is South Africa's largest banking group by market capitalisation, operating through four primary businesses: First National Bank (FNB), Rand Merchant Bank (RMB), WesBank, and Ashburton Investments. The group also operates Aldermore in the UK and has growing pan-African banking presences in several countries.

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Industry

financial

Location

Johannesburg (Sandton — Head Office)

Team size

50,000+

Founded

1998

What the employer does

Bank Teller · FNB Service Advisor · WesBank Sales Consultant · RMB Analyst · Data Scientist · Software Engineer · Credit Analyst · Relationship Manager · Investment Banker · Private Banker · Risk Manager

Benefits and perks

Medical aid · Retirement fund · Performance bonuses · Share incentive schemes · Wellness programmes · Study assistance

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