Nedbank TalentForge Tech Graduate Programme: 24 Months of Learning and Mentorship
The Nedbank TalentForge Tech Graduate Programme is recruiting technology graduates for work based in Johannesburg. The 24-month contract combines practical projects with coaching and learning, making it relevant to graduates who can demonstrate strong academic results and an interest in building technology solutions.
Nedbank TalentForge Tech Graduate Programme: key details
- Location or access: Gauteng
- Reference: 147792
- Salary: Not published
- Closing date: 3 November 2026
Who can apply?
- Completed NQF 7 bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, IT, Information Systems, Data Science, Computational/Applied Mathematics, Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Software Engineering, Statistics, Physics or a closely related quantitative discipline
- Minimum 65% aggregate across the completed qualification
- Candidates may apply nationally but must be willing to work in Johannesburg
- Recent graduation or less than 24 months of relevant experience is described as advantageous; internship or vacation experience is advantageous
What does Nedbank TalentForge offer?
- 24-month fixed-term programme
- Mentorship, coaching and structured technical development
- Rotational or specialist pathways in engineering, data, security and infrastructure
Important conditions
The advert does not publish a salary or promise a permanent role after the programme.
How to apply
- Open the official Nedbank advert for requisition 147792.
- Use Apply now and complete the employer’s application process.
- Check the qualification, academic-average and location requirements before submitting.
Prepare carefully
For a Nedbank TalentForge application, use your CV to connect your completed qualification with practical technology work. A concise example from a software project, data investigation or technical problem can explain your contribution more clearly than a long list of tools. Be accurate about your academic aggregate and your availability to work in Johannesburg.
The Nedbank TalentForge learning experience
The programme is built around participation in technology projects rather than classroom learning alone. Graduates will contribute to solutions alongside engineering, architecture, data and infrastructure teams, applying their academic knowledge to business and technical problems.
Nedbank also lists continuous improvement, innovation, collaboration and professional delivery among the responsibilities. Participants are expected to meet agreed quality standards and timelines, build working relationships and take part in coaching and development. These are responsibilities within the programme, not a promise that every graduate will rotate through every technical department.
Check the qualification before applying
The essential academic requirement is a completed bachelor’s-level qualification or higher. Someone who is still completing a first degree should not assume that final-year status satisfies this wording. The minimum aggregate is 65% across the completed qualification, rather than a mark in one preferred subject.
Software Engineering is explicitly listed. The advert does not say that every engineering discipline qualifies, so applicants from another engineering field should compare their qualification with the named fields and the closely related quantitative-discipline wording. Experience is handled differently: recent graduation, limited relevant work experience and internship exposure are described as advantages.
Frequently asked questions
Can candidates outside Gauteng apply?
Yes. The advert is open nationally, but candidates must be willing to be based in Johannesburg.
Is this a permanent appointment?
The Nedbank TalentForge programme is a 24-month fixed-term contract. A permanent appointment afterwards is not guaranteed in the notice.
Is a salary or stipend published?
No amount is published in the advert. Applicants should obtain remuneration details through the employer’s recruitment process.
What is the closing date?
Nedbank TalentForge applications close on 3 November 2026. Use requisition 147792 on the official Nedbank page.
Before you submit
Compare the qualification names on your CV with your academic documents and check that your contact details are current. Keep your own copy of the application details and requisition number so that you can recognise the role when following up through the employer’s recruitment system.
Looking for a different route? Browse Reign Gigs’ latest jobs, learning and graduate opportunities and check each listing’s separate eligibility requirements.
Official source
Read the original employer or provider notice. Information checked on 22 October 2026. Recheck the source before applying, as opportunities and service requirements can change.
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