TalentForge Tech Graduate Programme 2026 at Nedbank – Apply by 3 November 2026

Overview

The TalentForge Tech Graduate Programme 2026 is a structured 24-month development opportunity offered by Nedbank in Johannesburg, South Africa. It is designed to combine practical workplace experience with structured learning, mentorship, coaching, and leadership development across technical disciplines such as technology, software engineering, data, and infrastructure. Participants engage in strategic technology projects and innovation initiatives to build a foundation for a career in the technology sector.

Who can apply

Applicants must be recent graduates or candidates with less than 24 months of relevant work experience who have successfully completed a bachelor's degree at NQF Level 7 or higher. Eligible fields of study include Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Data Science, Computational and Applied Mathematics, Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Software Engineering, Statistics, and physics disciplines such as Applied Physics, Mathematical Physics, Computational Physics, or Quantum Physics, as well as a closely related quantitative discipline. Candidates must have achieved a minimum aggregate average of 65 percent across their completed qualification and be willing to be based in Johannesburg.

What you get

Participants receive a 24-month fixed-term contract involving practical exposure to engineering, architecture, data, security, and infrastructure. The programme provides rotational opportunities or specialist career pathways, mentorship and coaching from experienced professionals, continuous learning opportunities, and participation in strategic technology initiatives.

Requirements

Appointees are required to participate in assigned projects, contribute to innovative technology solutions, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including engineering, architecture, data, and infrastructure groups. Graduates must apply academic knowledge to technical challenges, develop technical capabilities through practical assignments, and deliver assigned work according to established quality standards and deadlines.

How to apply

Interested candidates should submit applications through the official Nedbank careers platform. Recruitment enquiries can be directed to the Nedbank Recruiting Team by telephone.

Key dates

The application deadline is 03 November 2026.