Tech & Data Graduate Programme 2026

newsinsa.com; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Santam invites graduates to its 2026 Graduate Programme in Johannesburg, a 24-month structured development track designed to launch careers in computer, data science and information systems within the general insurance sector.

The programme combines formal learning, hands-on experience, mentorship and exposure to real business challenges, helping you build technical and professional competencies while contributing to ongoing business initiatives.

Qualifications

• South African graduates aged 22–30
• No more than 1 year of work experience
• Degree in Finance / Commerce / Risk or Computer / Data Science / Information Systems or Actuarial Science / Mathematical Statistics or Engineering / Law
• Postgraduate qualifications (Honours) welcome

Responsibilities

• Structured onboarding with accredited learning modules
• Hands-on experience in short-term insurance aligned to career paths
• Mentorship and coaching from subject matter experts
• Exposure to real business challenges and leadership development

Skills

Creativity & problem-solving

Analytical thinking

Resilience

Navigating ambiguity & complexity

Digital fluency

Leadership development

Education

Finance / Commerce / Risk

Computer / Data Science / Information Systems

Actuarial Science / Mathematical Statistics

Industrial / Electrical / Mechanical Engineering / Law

Postgraduate qualifications (Honours) welcome

Job description

Santam invites graduates to its 2026 Graduate Programme in Johannesburg, a 24-month structured development track designed to launch careers in computer, data science and information systems within the general insurance sector.

The programme combines formal learning, hands-on experience, mentorship and exposure to real business challenges, helping you build technical and professional competencies while contributing to ongoing business initiatives.