Jobs at Bmw in South Africa

THINK DIGITAL. WORK AGILE.

YOUR FUTURE? THE INTERNATIONAL TRAINEE PROGRAMME ACCELERATION.

• If you are enthusiastic about shaping the future of mobility and expanding your international horizons, this programme is right for you.
• You will join a diverse team and be guided by an experienced mentor who will help you unlock opportunities for both professional and personal growth.
• Over the course of four placements (including two abroad), tailored to your profile, you will build an international network and gain in-depth insights into projects, strategies, and cultures.
• Short-term placements in Production, Dealerships, and Customer Service will broaden your perspective while allowing you to experience the world through our customers\' eyes.
• You will have the opportunity to participate in networking events to connect with like-minded professionals and enroll in specialised courses at our training academy.
• We offer flexible working hours, a variety of benefits, and fair and attractive compensation.
• Upon completion of the 18-month programme, you will transition into a permanent role within the BMW Group, where you can leverage your strengths and unique profile to make a meaningful impact.

• As part of our highly qualified and supportive team, you will immerse yourself in a specific IT area within the BMW Group. Together, we will identify the field that best aligns with your interests, such as Embedded Software Development, Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning or (Automotive) Cyber Security.
• You may also supervise projects in the field of Cloud Computing and Services as well as in App or Full Stack Development.
• The area of activities you can be involved in ranges from programming small prototypes using different programming languages (e. g. C/ C++, Python, Java, Kotlin) to participating in a feature team.
• In addition to valuable experience in IT project management, you will also acquire knowledge of agile software development processes.

• A strong academic record in fields such as Computer Science, (Business) Mathematics, Physics, Software Engineering, (Business) Informatics, Data Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics or similar.
• Good technical understanding of IT and its architecture and programming skills.
• At least six month of relevant practical experience in an environment close to one of the working areas above.
• A minimum of four months of studying, working or travelling abroad.

• You are fluent in German and English.
• You approach demanding projects and cross-functional collaboration with passion.
• You take on responsibility with motivation and drive.
• You are open to other people, different cultural backgrounds and new perspectives.
• You master your everyday work with creative solutions and "out of the box" thinking.

Please note: We assess all qualifications in total and rate them against one another. Thus, if you for example have less experience abroad but therefore more practical experience, we would still be happy to receive your application. Ready to go places? Apply now! It is worth being quick! An early application increases your chances.

• After submitting your application, you will receive an invitation to an online assessment. Please note that your application is only complete if you finish the cognitive test within seven days.
• If you make it to the next round, you will receive an invitation to a video interview by e-mail. Please also check your spam folder regularly.

For more detailed information on the programme and the application process, please visit our career homepage bmwgroup.jobs/acceleration

Start date: 01/04/2026
Type of employment: unlimited
Working hours: fulltime

Do you have any questions? Then simply send your enquiry using our contact form. Your enquiry will then be answered by telephone or e-mail.

At the BMW Group, we place great importance on equal treatment and equal opportunities. Our recruiting decisions are based on the personality, experience, and skills of the applicants. Learn more here.