2026 BEng Graduates | Data & AI Engineers

BigTalent; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

BigTalent in Cape Town is seeking ambitious 2026 BEng graduates to join our Data & AI engineering practice. You will explore data pipelines, AI applications and modern engineering practices within a growing data-driven environment.

You'll gain hands-on experience across data engineering, AI engineering and Generative AI, while applying Python and SQL to real-world projects and building solutions. This graduate program offers mentorship and rapid skill development.

Qualifications

• 2026 BEng graduates from Computer Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering or other highly technical disciplines.
• Strong coding and problem solving abilities are valued.
• Exposure to Python and SQL is preferred.
• Interest in Data, AI, Machine Learning or Generative AI.
• Willing to learn and adapt to new tech and environments.

Skills

Python

SQL

Data Engineering

AI Engineering

Generative AI

Education

BEng degree (2026)

Tools

GitHub

Git

Job description

Are you completing your BEng degree in 2026 and interested in building a career in Data, AI and Technology?

We’re looking for high-potential Engineering graduates to join a growing Data & AI consulting environment, where you'll have the opportunity to work on real-world technology projects and develop your career in areas such as Data Engineering, AI Engineering and Generative AI.

What could you work on?

Depending on your strengths and interests, you could gain exposure to:

• Cloud technologies
• Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
• AI agents & intelligent workflows
• Automation, CI/CD & modern engineering practices

Who are we looking for?

We're particularly interested in 2026 BEng graduates from disciplines such as:

Computer Engineering | Electronic Engineering | Electrical Engineering | Industrial Engineering | Mechatronic Engineering | or other highly technical/quantitative Engineering disciplines

You’ll likely be someone who:

• Enjoys coding, technology and solving complex problems
• Has strong analytical and logical reasoning ability
• Has some exposure to Python & SQL
• Is curious about Data, AI, Machine Learning or Generative AI
• Enjoys understanding how systems work and building solutions
• Learns quickly and enjoys experimenting with new technology

Built something? We want to see it.

University projects, final-year projects, GitHub repositories, hackathons, personal coding projects, AI experiments and self-taught technical skills all count.

We're interested in what you've explored and what you're capable of learning, not just what's already on your CV.

Why Data & AI Engineering?

Data and AI Engineers build the technology behind modern data-driven organisations — from the pipelines that move and structure data to the AI applications that use it.

If you enjoy Engineering but see your future in technology, coding, data and AI, this could be an exciting place to start your career!