Position Summary
Company: ABSA Group Limited
Industry: Financial Services / Banking
Job Category: Graduate Development Programme
Location: South Africa & Africa Regional Offices
Listing Reference: ABSA GenA Graduate Programme 2025
Closing Date: Open until filled (Early applications recommended)
Introduction
ABSA Group Limited, a leading financial services provider in Africa, is inviting passionate and ambitious graduates to apply for the ABSA Graduate Programme 2025. This opportunity is designed to shape and develop the next generation of leaders in banking, investment, and technology. It offers a unique chance for young professionals to gain international exposure, mentorship, and hands-on experience across various business divisions.
ABSA’s graduate programme is built around its GenA (Generation Absa) platform—fostering future-ready professionals who are prepared to embrace innovation, lead digital transformation, and address real-world business challenges.
Job Description:
The ABSA Graduate Programme 2025 is a 10-month leadership development journey tailored for high-potential graduates. It blends classroom learning, real-world business projects, mentorship, and coaching to develop a well-rounded professional.
Successful candidates will benefit from:
- A structured leadership development curriculum that focuses on:
- Personal leadership
- Personal branding
- Digital agility, innovation and disruption
- Team effectiveness
- Strategic and analytical problem solving
- A rotation opportunity or exposure within Absa’s Africa regional offices
- Involvement in ABSA Force For Good Corporate Social Investment (CSI) initiatives
- First-hand coaching and mentoring by senior leaders and GenA Alumni
- Peer coaching opportunities to foster collaboration and continuous learning
- Access to business and behavioural coaching delivered by corporate education professionals
- Participation in an Action Learning Project, solving real business problems while collaborating with fellow graduates
The following ABSA Graduate Programmes are open for applications:
1. GenA Investment Banking – Graduate Programme
Eligible Qualifications:
- Actuarial Science
- Aeronautical Engineering
- Business and Management Studies
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Science
- Economics
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Finance
- Industrial Engineering
- Law
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mining Engineering
- Statistics
- Mechatronic Engineering
2. ABSA Technology Graduate Programme
Eligible Qualifications:
- Computer Science
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Information Systems
- Information Technology
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Operational Research
- Statistics
- Data Science
- Telecommunications
3. GenA Global Markets – Graduate Programme
Eligible Qualifications:
- Accounting and Auditing
- Actuarial Science
- Aeronautical Engineering
- Business and Management Studies
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Science
- Economics
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Finance
- General Management
- Geography and Environmental Sciences
- Industrial Engineering
- Information Systems
- Information Technology
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mining Engineering
- Physics
- Statistics
- Quantity Surveying
4. CIMA Trainee Accountant – Graduate Programme
Eligible Qualifications:
- Accounting
- Auditing
- Finance
Requirements:
To be considered for this prestigious opportunity, candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Hold an Honours Degree or equivalent in the specified fields listed under each programme
- Be a South African citizen or eligible to work in South Africa
- Demonstrate strong academic performance
- Be passionate about building a career in financial services
- Be open to relocation for exposure in Africa regional offices if required
- Be available to participate in the 10-month full-time programme
- Be adaptable, innovative, and committed to learning
Skills & Attributes:
The ABSA Graduate Programme is best suited for individuals who embody the following qualities:
- Innovative mindset: Forward-thinking individuals who can embrace change and think creatively
- Strong analytical skills: Ability to interpret complex data and generate solutions
- Excellent communication: Both written and verbal, across diverse platforms and stakeholders
- Leadership potential: Confidence, resilience, and the ability to inspire and lead teams
- Collaboration: Strong team players who contribute positively to group dynamics
- Curiosity and learning agility: Passion for continuous development and new technologies
- Purpose-driven: A desire to contribute meaningfully to business goals and social impact initiatives
Joining ABSA’s Graduate Programme is more than a career move—it’s a chance to unlock your leadership potential while shaping Africa’s financial future. Whether you’re driven by technology, finance, investment, or strategic innovation, this programme equips you with the tools, mentorship, and global exposure needed to accelerate your career in a dynamic, future-facing environment.
Start your journey with ABSA in 2025 and become part of a powerful force shaping the future of banking in Africa.
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