About this Quantum Leap Graduate role at Absa
Empowering Africa’s tomorrow, together…one story at a time.
With over 100 years of rich history and strongly positioned as a local bank with regional and international expertise, a career with our family offers the opportunity to be part of this exciting growth journey, to reset our future and shape our destiny as a proudly African group.
Belonging at Absa
Absa is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from suitably qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds. In support of our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) commitments and Employment Equity objectives, preference may be given to candidates from underrepresented designated groups, including persons with disabilities. We encourage applicants who may require reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process to let us know so that appropriate support can be provided.
Job Summary
Job Description SummaryThe 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.
Job Description
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
Workplace Experience (On the job training):
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.
Note that location will be as agreed
Education
Bachelors Degree and Professional Qualifications: Business, Commerce and Management Studies (Required)