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2026 Absa Technology Graduate Programme

ABSA GenA

An exclusive two-year technology accelerator programme that offers top tech graduates the opportunity to launch their careers with creativity, ingenuity and purpose. The programme invests in the whole person – developing technical, behavioural and leadership capabilities. Widespread experience and exposure, mentorship, intentional career mobility, hands-on contribution to cutting-edge innovation and a month-long immersion experience are just the start. This is an opportunity for top tech talent to champion digital transformation and be an active force for good in our communities, Africa and beyond.

Who we look for

Innovative, digital and bright minds that are prepared to challenge themselves and who are passionate to join an organisation creating value across the Pan-African banking industry. Those who are excited about technology and embrace solving complex challenges and adopting an agile mindset. We are looking for graduates who are open to new learning experiences and embrace the fast-paced world of work we operate in. Someone who looks forward to learning and implementing a design thinking approach, in everything they do with curiosity in data capital, digital management and/or information technology.

The opportunity will provide:

  • A 2-year development journey which focusses on technical training, digital innovation and disruption, strategic thinking and analytical problem solving, design thinking methodology, learning to embody Absa’s leadership philosophy through the GenA Programme, personal branding and team effectiveness.
  • Exposure to Absa’s Technology Estate
  • Multidisciplinary Collaboration
  • Positive Organisational Culture
  • Career Growth Opportunities
  • An Immersive and Hands-On Learning Experience
  • Intentional Mentorship

Successful incumbents will leverage technology to accelerate tremendous growth, lead change, and solve systemic challenges, taking financial services where it’s never been before.

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Applications close on 30 June 2025

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