Absa Group Limited is a diversified African financial services provider offering a wide range of products and services across retail, business, corporate, investment, and wealth banking, as well as investment management and insurance. Formerly known as the Amalgamated Banks of South Africa (ABSA) and Barclays Africa Group Limited, it is headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa, and operates in 12 countries across the continent with around 42,000 employees. Absa is committed to empowering its clients and uplifting communities, aiming to be a globally respected organization that Africa can be proud of.
Job overview
- 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.
Responsibilities
- 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
- 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.
- Bachelors Degree and Professional Qualifications: Business, Commerce and Management Studies (Required)
Method of Application
Meet the qualifications?
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