Job: Talentforge Tech Graduate Program

Company : Nedbank; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Nedbank seeks candidates for its TalentForge Tech Graduate Programme in Johannesburg. The 24-month development track rotates through engineering, data, cybersecurity, infrastructure and technology operations, enabling hands-on experience and exposure to strategic initiatives.

Graduates will work with experienced professionals, build leadership capabilities, and pursue coaching and professional development while contributing to technology-driven business outcomes.

Qualifications

• Completed Bachelor's Degree (NQF Level 7) or higher.
• Experience: Recent graduate or candidate with less than 24 months relevant work experience.
• Internship or vacation work experience will be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Participate in technology projects and strategic initiatives.
• Support the delivery of innovative technology solutions.
• Collaborate with engineering, architecture, data, security, and infrastructure teams.
• Apply academic and technical knowledge to solve business challenges.
• Develop technical expertise through structured learning and practical experience.
• Participate in coaching, mentoring, and professional development programmes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and innovation initiatives.
• Deliver work according to agreed quality standards and timelines.
• Build and maintain professional stakeholder relationships.
• Support transformation, diversity, and culture-building initiatives.
• Demonstrate professionalism and a commitment to continuous learning.

Education

Bachelor's Degree (NQF Level 7) or higher

Computational and Applied Mathematics

Software Engineering

Computational Physics

Job description

The TalentForge Tech Graduate Programme is a structured 24-month development programme designed to develop high-potential graduates into future technology leaders, solution architects, and distinguished engineers.The programme combines practical work experience, structured learning, mentorship, coaching, and exposure to strategic technology initiatives. Graduates will gain hands-on experience across engineering, data, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and technology operations through rotational or specialist career pathways.Participants will collaborate with experienced professionals while developing technical, business, and leadership capabilities in a dynamic technology environment.

Responsibilities

• Participate in technology projects and strategic initiatives.
• Support the delivery of innovative technology solutions.
• Collaborate with engineering, architecture, data, security, and infrastructure teams.
• Apply academic and technical knowledge to solve business challenges.
• Develop technical expertise through structured learning and practical experience.
• Participate in coaching, mentoring, and professional development programmes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and innovation initiatives.
• Deliver work according to agreed quality standards and timelines.
• Build and maintain professional stakeholder relationships.
• Support transformation, diversity, and culture-building initiatives.
• Demonstrate professionalism and a commitment to continuous learning.

Qualifications

• Completed Bachelor's Degree (NQF Level 7) or higher.
• Accepted Fields of Study:
• Computational and Applied Mathematics
• Software Engineering
• Computational Physics
• Academic Requirements:
• Experience:

• Recent graduate or candidate with less than 24 months relevant work experience.
• Internship or vacation work experience will be advantageous.

Job Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa (Open to applicants nationally; successful candidates must be willing to relocate or be based in Johannesburg.)