TalentForge Tech Graduate Programme

TalentForge Tech Graduate Program

Closing date  -  03 November 2026

Location

• Open to candidates nationally.


• Must be willing to be based in Johannesburg.

Duration

24 month fixed term contract

Programme purpose

The TalentForge Tech Graduate Programme is a structured 24-month development programme that provides high-potential graduates with the opportunity to build the skills, experience and capabilities that they need to become future technology leaders, solution architects and distinguished engineers.

Participants will gain practical experience through a blended learning model that will expose them to strategic technology initiatives, mentorship, coaching, and rotational or specialist career tracks. 

Programme model:

• Structured graduate development programme


• Rotational or specialist career pathways


• Blended learning and development approach


• Exposure to engineering, data, security and infrastructure practices


• Coaching, mentorship and leadership development opportunities

Key responsibilities

• Participate in assigned projects and technology initiatives.


• Contribute to the delivery of innovative technology solutions.


• Collaborate with engineering, architecture, data and infrastructure teams.


• Apply academic knowledge to solve business and technical challenges.


• Build technical capability through structured learning and practical experience.


• Participate in coaching, mentoring and development programmes.


• Support continuous improvement initiatives and innovation activities.


• Deliver work to agreed standards, timelines and quality expectations.


• Build relationships with key stakeholders across the business.


• Contribute towards transformation and culture-building initiatives.


• Maintain professional standards and demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning.

Minimum requirements

Experience: 

• Recent graduate or less than 24 months relevant work experience would be advantageous


• Internship or vacation work experience advantageous.

Essential qualification level:

• A completed qualification at NQF 7 (bachelor’s degree) or above.

Qualification:

Must have successfully completed a bachelor's degree (NQF Level 7) or higher one of the following fields:

• Computer Science


• Information Technology


• Information Systems


• Data Science


• Computational and Applied Mathematics


• Mathematics


• Actuarial Science


• Software Engineering


• Statistics


• Physics, Applied Physics, Mathematical Physics, Computational Physics, Quantum Physics or a closely related quantitative discipline

Academic achievement: 

• Minimum 65% aggregate average across completed qualification.