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Absa Recruitment Contact Details
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To contact Absa Recruitment, call +27 (0) 11 350 4000 (Absa Group registered office switchboard) or +27 (0)8600 08600 (Absa general enquiries), or email absa@absa.co.za (Absa general enquiries email).
Absa recruitment runs online: you search and apply for jobs on Absa’s jobs portal at absa.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/ABSAcareersite, linked from absa.africa/careers. Absa Group publishes no recruitment phone number or recruitment mailbox; the only phone on its careers pages is the Absa Group registered office switchboard, +27 (0) 11 350 4000.
Absa’s careers pages moved from absa.co.za/careers to absa.africa/careers, so older links now redirect there. For Absa’s banking numbers, see the main Absa contact details page.
Absa recruitment contact details at a glance
| Route | Details |
|---|---|
| Absa jobs portal (search and apply) | absa.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/ABSAcareersite |
| Graduate programmes, internships, bursaries and scholarships | absa.africa/careers/graduate-opportunities/ |
| Absa Group registered office switchboard (careers page footer) | +27 (0) 11 350 4000 |
| Absa general enquiries | +27 (0)8600 08600 (7 days a week 08:00 to 17:00) |
| Absa general enquiries email | absa@absa.co.za |
| Registered office | 7th Floor, Absa Towers West, 15 Troye Street, Johannesburg, 2001 |
| Postal address | PO Box 7735, Johannesburg, 2000 |
Official Absa recruitment route
Absa asks job seekers to visit its jobs portal to search and apply for available positions across Africa. The portal lists roles across the continent, not only in South Africa, so filter by country and location when you search.
For early-career routes, Absa’s graduate opportunities page has “Learn more and apply” links for:
- GenA Graduate Programme
- SAICA Trainee Programme
- CIMA Trainee Programme
- Absa bursary programme
- Absa Scholarships
Absa also runs Ready to Work, a free online learning programme covering work, people, money and entrepreneurial skills.
What you need before applying
Applications are made online, so have your CV ready to upload and know which business area you are applying to. For experienced hires, Absa lists areas including Business, Corporate, Investment, Personal and Private Banking, Wealth Management and the Absa Design Office.
Step-by-step application process
- Go to absa.africa/careers and open “Job opportunities”.
- Search and apply for positions on the Workday portal at absa.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/ABSAcareersite.
- For graduate, trainee, bursary or scholarship programmes, use the “Learn more and apply” links on absa.africa/careers/graduate-opportunities/.
Escalation route
Absa does not publish a recruitment escalation line. For general questions, Absa’s general enquiries line is +27 (0)8600 08600, open 7 days a week from 08:00 to 17:00, and the general email is absa@absa.co.za. The registered office switchboard is +27 (0) 11 350 4000. Absa Group Limited’s company registration number is 1986/003934/06.
Because Absa publishes no recruitment mailbox or recruitment phone line, apply only through the official jobs portal and treat any other channel claiming to recruit for Absa with care.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Absa recruitment contact number?
Absa does not publish a recruitment phone number. Its careers pages list only the Absa Group switchboard, +27 (0) 11 350 4000. Applications are made online.
Is there an Absa recruitment email address?
No. Absa publishes no recruitment mailbox. The general enquiries email is absa@absa.co.za.
Where do I apply for Absa jobs?
On Absa’s jobs portal, absa.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/ABSAcareersite, linked from absa.africa/careers.
Does Absa offer bursaries and graduate programmes?
Yes. Absa lists the GenA Graduate Programme, SAICA and CIMA trainee programmes, a bursary programme and scholarships on absa.africa/careers/graduate-opportunities/.
Sources
- Absa Group, Careers: absa.africa/careers/, read 2026-09-26
- Absa Group, Graduate opportunities: absa.africa/careers/graduate-opportunities/, read 2026-09-26
- Absa Group, Got the skills: absa.africa/careers/got-the-skills/, read 2026-09-26
- Absa Group, Contact us: absa.africa/contact-us/, read 2026-09-26