Graduate Data & AI Engineer: Build AI & Data Pipelines

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

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.