Quantum Leap Graduate

Absa Group; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 240 000 - 360 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in South Africa is seeking graduates for their Quantum Leap Academy, a structured two-year programme designed to cultivate technical proficiency in Software Engineering, Platform Engineering, or Solution Design/Architecture. Ideal candidates will have an Honours degree in relevant tech fields and the ability to engage in collaborative team environments. This opportunity offers hands-on experience and development aligned with business needs.

Qualifications

• Completed Honours degree in relevant tech fields.
• Ability to engage in collaborative team environments.
• Understanding of compliance and risk management principles.

Responsibilities

• Engage in various workplace experiences aligned with development objectives.
• Attend and actively participate in training and development sessions.
• Provide support to clients and team members.

Education

Completed Honours degree in relevant tech fields such as Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, Statistics or similar disciplines

Job description

Empowering Africa’s tomorrow, together…one story at a time.

With over 100 years of rich history and strongly positioned as a local bank with regional and international expertise, a career with our family offers the opportunity to be part of this exciting growth journey, to reset our future and shape our destiny as a proudly African group.

Job Summary

The Quantum Leap Academy for technology graduates is designed to cultivate technical proficiency and professional growth in one of the following three core streams: Software Engineering, Platform Engineering, and Solution Design/Architecture. This structured two-year programme provides graduates with foundational technical training, hands‑on experience, and specialized training aligned with business unit (BU) needs.

Job Description

Kindly note that the selection process for the Graduate intake for 2026 has been completed; the advert is posted for the successful candidates to apply

Workplace Experience (On the job training)

• Engage in various workplace experiences aligned with predefined development objectives.
• Collaborate with team members across different BUs to gain practical exposure and understanding.
• Managing stakeholder expectations and deliverables.

Learning and Development

• Attend and actively participate in all training and development sessions as per the learning journey.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies, tools, and best practices relevant to the assigned stream and wider technology estate.

Ad Hoc Duties

• Provide support to clients and team members as needed to ensure ongoing team performance.
• Contribute to project activities and deliverables in line with BU goals and objectives.

Reporting

• Efficiently manage all administrative tasks, including tracking progress, reporting on development activities, and maintaining necessary documentation.

Risk & Governance

• Participate in incident management and disaster recovery activities.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, Enterprise Wide Risk Management Framework, and company policies.
• Understand and manage risks and incidents relevant to the role.

Qualifications

• Completed Honours degree in relevant tech fields such as Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, Statistics or similar disciplines.

Note that location will be as agreed

Education

Bachelors Degree and Professional Qualifications: Business, Commerce and Management Studies (Required)

Absa Bank Limited is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. In compliance with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile and add to the diversity of the Bank.

Absa Bank Limited reserves the right not to make an appointment to the post as advertised