Sanlam Data, AI and Engineering Academy Graduate Programme 2027

Opportunity Overview

This exciting 13-month Accelerated Development Programme at Sanlam is designed for soon-to-be or recent graduates. The programme, previously known as the Sanlam Data and Digital Academy, offers an opportunity to build technical, analytical, and business skills by working on real business problems within the Sanlam Analytics and Group Technology ecosystems.

Selected candidates will receive permanent employment from the onset, along with market-related benefits and rewards. Sanlam is one of Africa's largest and most diverse non-banking financial services organisations, currently expanding into a banking and lending partnership with TymeBank. Participants will gain exposure to leading-edge technologies and have the chance to apply their skills in designing new capabilities, experimenting with Minimum Viable Products (MVPs), and developing innovative client-centric products.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Hold a BCom, BSc, BTech, or BEng degree in any of the following fields:
• Information Technology
• Computer Science
• Data Science
• Data Analytics
• Business Intelligence
• Statistics
• Mathematics
• Finance
• Actuarial Science
• Industrial Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Note: You must already hold your degree or be set to obtain it by the end of 2026.
• Experience: Not more than 12 months' related post-university professional working experience.
• Note: Working experience obtained as part of a work-integrated learning programme will not be considered professional working experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in a structured 13-month Accelerated Development Programme.
• Work on real business problems within Sanlam Analytics and Group Technology ecosystems.
• Apply skills to design and launch new capabilities or experiment to deliver MVPs and innovative client-centric products.
• Collaborate with experienced Sanlam employees involved in the programme.
• Receive ongoing technical, business acumen, and competency-based training.
• Receive coaching and mentorship from subject matter experts in Sanlam Technology and Analytics Teams.
• Work cross-functionally to learn across various disciplines and gain a diverse skillset.
• Rotate to different IT and business teams for exposure to a variety of tech and data disciplines.
• Participate in innovation competitions and tech learning days, such as the SGT data day and hackathons.
• Engage in functional training with world-class facilitators and gain hands-on experience with leading IT & BI tools and technology.

What the Work Involves

During this 13-month programme, you will be immersed in a professional environment, tackling real business problems. Day-to-day, you will apply your skills in designing and launching new capabilities or experimenting with innovative client-centric products and Minimum Viable Products (MVPs). You will collaborate closely with experienced Sanlam employees and receive continuous guidance through coaching and mentorship from subject matter experts within the Sanlam Technology and Sanlam Analytics Teams.

The work environment involves rotating through different IT and business teams, offering broad exposure to various tech and data disciplines across Sanlam's data and technology capabilities. You will gain hands-on experience with leading IT and Business Intelligence tools and technologies, engaging in functional training with world-class facilitators, all while contributing to Sanlam's strategy to modernise its IT agenda and drive data-driven decision-making.

How to Apply

• Apply directly through the Sanlam careers portal: https://careers.sanlamcloud.co.za/job/Bellville-Sanlam-Data,-AI-and-Engineering-Academy-West/1431019633/?feedId=457533