Does FirstRand pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, FirstRand employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at FirstRand. This rating has decreased by 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at FirstRand?

84% of FirstRand employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated FirstRand 3.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 3.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at FirstRand?

Quantitative Analyst (7) , Senior Java Developer (7) , Software Engineer (7) , Analyst (5) , Internal Auditor (5) , Developer (4) , Data Engineer (3) , IT Auditor (3) , Intern (3) , Software Developer (3) , Systems Engineer (3) , Applications Developer (2) , CA Trainee (2) , Data Scientist (2) , IT Business Analyst (2)

What are the pros of working at FirstRand according to real employee reviews?

"Its a great culture." ((in 25 reviews)); "Good salary and bonus in company" ((in 9 reviews)); "Good Work Culture and Etichs" ((in 8 reviews)); "great teams and collaboration across all business segments" ((in 6 reviews)); "Good Pay compared to market" ((in 5 reviews))

What are the cons of working at FirstRand according to real employee reviews?

"Long hours and remote centres" ((in 4 reviews)); "Appraisal results and benefits should release on April" ((in 3 reviews))

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FirstRand Reviews

4.0

84% would recommend to a friend

(187 total reviews)

Alan Pullinger

93% approve of CEO

84% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.9

Culture and values

3.9

Work/Life balance

3.8

Diversity and inclusion

3.8

Compensation and benefits

3.8

Career opportunities

3.6

Senior management

FirstRand has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 187 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The FirstRand employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Finance industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

187 reviews

5.0

12 Mar 2026

Review

Ca trainee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Good culture and there’s an entrepreneurial spirit

Cons

Fast paced environment which requires adaptability

5.0

4 Mar 2026

Best Place To Learn

Data science intern

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

The knowledge sharing is at its best and you learn everyday

Cons

None at this moment that ive seen.

5.0

9 Feb 2026

Very professional and insightful

Quant summer internship

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Very welcoming environment. Strong leadership orientation. Focuses on inclusion and providing support for employees. Great Networking opportunity.

Cons

Work hours can be allot.

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