Graduate Developer

Games Global

Wes-Kaap

On-site

ZAR 180,000 - 240,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A dynamic IT company in South Africa is seeking a Graduate Developer for a 12-month programme starting January 2026. This role provides valuable on-the-job training, involvement in development projects, and opportunities to enhance skills in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should be graduates or final-year students with a strong academic record and an interest in gaming. Contact for more information: graduateprogramme@gamesglobal.com.

Qualifications

  • Must be a Graduate or Final-Year Student when applying.
  • Average of 70% and above from first year to final year.
  • Matric Mathematics score - 60% and above.
  • South African Citizen.
  • Under the age of 35 years.
  • Interest in the world of gaming.
  • Willingness to learn new technologies.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to active development projects and maintain products in production.
  • Participate in various internal initiatives.
  • Upskill on state-of-the-art tools and technologies.
  • Collaborate on exclusive gaming projects.
  • Implement cutting-edge technologies and engage in continuous learning.
  • Work on efficiency improvement projects.
  • Assist in creating in-house tools.
  • Participate in planning and develop estimates for project timelines.

Skills

Interest in the world of gaming
Willingness to learn new technologies

Education

Bachelor Computer and Information Sciences
Bachelor Computer Science in Application Development
Bachelor Computer Science and Information Technology
Bachelor Computer Science and Information Systems
Bachelor Computer Science in Computing
Bachelor Computer Engineering
Related IT Degree in Software Development

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Are you a graduate or final-year student searching for a suitable career opportunity in an energetic IT company? If so, then look no further.

The Games Global Graduate Programme provides 12 months of valuable on-the-job training to graduates who are eager to initiate their careers within the IT industry. This experiential learning programme is an excellent opportunity for graduates to jump-start their career development while gaining valuable knowledge, skills, and experience in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.

Duration

12-month Graduate Programme starting from January 2026 to December 2026. At the end of the programme, there are opportunities for absorption into permanent roles at Games Global.

Market-Related Salary and Company Benefits

Responsibilities
  • Active Project Involvement: Contribute to active development projects in the pre-production stages, maintain products in production, and execute bug fixes.
  • Internal Initiatives: Participate in various projects catering to internal requirements.
  • Skill Enhancement: Upskill yourself on state-of-the-art tools and technologies to stay ahead of the curve.
  • Exclusive Games: Collaborate on exclusive gaming projects, putting your creativity and technical prowess to use.
  • Implementation & Learning: Implement cutting-edge technologies and engage in a continuous learning process.
  • Efficiency Improvement Projects: Work on projects aimed at increasing delivery speeds and enhancing the quality of game production.
  • Assist in Tool Development: Participate in creating in-house tools that will augment firm-wide operational efficiency.
  • Estimations & Planning: You may participate in the planning process and develop estimates for project timelines and resources needed.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor Computer and Information Sciences
  • Bachelor Computer and Information Science in Application Development
  • Bachelor Computer Science and Information Technology
  • Bachelor Computer Science and Information Systems
  • Bachelor Computer Science in Computing
  • Bachelor Computer Engineering
  • Related IT Degree in Software Development
Requirements
  • Be a Graduate or Final-Year Student when applying
  • Have an average of 70 % and above in marks from first year to final year
  • Matric Mathematics score – 60% and above
  • South African Citizen
  • Under the age of 35 years
  • Interest in the world of gaming
  • Willingness to learn new technologies
For more information, contact:

graduateprogramme@gamesglobal.com

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