NTT DATA Young Talent Graduate Programme Vacancy 2027
NTT DATA
General / Other
Monthly stipend
Not stated
Closing date
09 Oct 2026
- Opportunity
- Internship
- Minimum education
- Degree (NQF 7)
- Location
- Johannesburg, Gauteng
- Posted
- 04 Sept 2026
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Opportunity Overview
NTT DATA invites talented graduates to apply for its Young Talent Graduate Programme. This initiative is designed to kick-start careers by providing comprehensive hands-on work experience within a leading technology and business solutions environment. Participants will benefit from structured learning, industry-recognised certifications, and dedicated mentorship.
As an Associate Graduate, you will gain exposure to advanced technology and business solutions, working directly with seasoned professionals. The programme focuses on developing essential technical, professional, and leadership skills crucial for a successful career in the technology industry.
Minimum Requirements
To be eligible for this programme, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Completed, or be due to complete by December 2026, a three-year Diploma or Degree in Commerce, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Be 26 years of age or younger.
- If not currently based in Johannesburg, applicants must be willing to relocate to Johannesburg at their own cost.
- Required Skills and Competencies:
- Curiosity and a willingness to learn.
- A growth mindset and adaptability.
- Strong problem-solving abilities.
- Initiative and accountability.
- Ability to build positive working relationships.
Key Responsibilities
Participants in the Young Talent Graduate Programme will be expected to:
- Immerse themselves in a professional work environment, building valuable networks and gaining practical industry experience.
- Contribute to real business projects while collaborating with experienced professionals and subject matter experts.
- Develop technical and professional capabilities through structured learning pathways, certifications, and on-the-job experience.
- Participate in operational and project activities relevant to their assigned business unit or function.
- Apply theoretical knowledge to solve business challenges and support innovative solutions.
- Proactively seek opportunities to learn, grow, and broaden their professional experience.
- Collaborate effectively with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders across the organisation.
- Participate in corporate social responsibility and volunteer initiatives that create meaningful impact in communities.
- Identify issues, risks, or opportunities for improvement and escalate them appropriately.
- Perform other duties relevant to their development and business requirements.
What the Work Involves
As a graduate on this programme, you will be deeply integrated into NTT DATA's professional work environment. Your days will involve working alongside experienced professionals and subject matter experts, contributing directly to real business projects that impact the organisation. This involves applying your academic knowledge to identify and solve business challenges, actively supporting the development of innovative solutions.
The programme emphasises practical application and continuous learning. You will engage in both operational and specific project activities within your designated business unit, developing new technical and professional skills through structured learning, industry certifications, and direct on-the-job experience. Collaboration is key, as you will interact regularly with colleagues, clients, and other stakeholders, all while maintaining a proactive approach to learning and professional growth.
How to Apply
Applications for the NTT DATA Young Talent Graduate Programme 2027 close on October 9, 2026.
To apply, please click the link below:
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- Live internships
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- Closing within 7 days
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63% of the 63 live internships we hold ask for Degree (NQF 7), so this listing asks for what most of them ask for.
Live internships stay open for a median of 41 days between posting and closing date.
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What you'll need to apply
Internships usually ask for your completed qualification up front — that is the thing being checked.
- Your CV
- Certified copy of your ID
- Certified copies of any qualifications
- A short motivation letter
What an internship actually is
An internship is a fixed-term work-experience placement for someone who already holds a qualification. Unlike a learnership, it does not award a new qualification — its purpose is to convert a certificate, diploma or degree into the experience that entry-level adverts keep asking for. In the public service these run for a set term and are generally not renewable.
What the work actually looks like
- You are placed in a specific unit under a named supervisor and given the unit's ordinary work, at a junior level.
- Most of the learning is by assignment rather than instruction: you are handed a real task, given the file, and expected to ask.
- Many programmes require a workplace report or a supervisor evaluation at the end, which is what your certificate of service is based on.
What you leave with
Documented work experience and a certificate of service — the thing that lets you answer "experience required" on the next application. No new qualification is awarded.
Where this leads next
Junior or entry-level post
Completing the internship and applying as an experienced candidate rather than a graduate.
Fixed-term contract post
Often the realistic next step in government, where permanent posts are advertised less frequently.
Permanent appointment
Competing successfully for an advertised post — internships rarely convert automatically.
A typical route, not a guarantee — progression depends on vacancies, funding and your own performance.
Watch out for this
Government internships are usually once-only: having completed one, you may be ineligible for another. Check the advert's exclusion clause before applying if you have interned before.
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