Quantum Leap Graduate - Sandton at Absa Group Limited (Absa)

Job Summary

• 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.
• Participate in a professional development programme in order to maximise individual and organisational development, through the execution of predefined training objectives.

Job Description

• Kindly note that the selection process for the Graduate programme for 2025 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.

Education

• Bachelors Degree and Professional Qualifications: Business, Commerce and Management Studies (Required)