Applications are now open for the NTT DATA Young Talent Graduate Programme 2027 for young South Africans. The programme gives recent graduates the chance to launch their careers at one of the world’s leading technology companies, with a closing deadline of 9 October 2026.
Designed for graduates aged 26 and younger, the programme offers hands on work experience, structured learning pathways, industry recognised certifications, and mentorship from experienced professionals. Participants work on real business projects and contribute to operational and project activities relevant to their business unit.
What Is the NTT DATA Young Talent Graduate Programme?
The Young Talent Graduate Programme is designed to launch the careers of talented graduates by providing practical experience, structured learning, industry certifications, and mentorship, along with exposure to some of the world’s leading technology and business solutions.
As an Associate Graduate, you will work alongside experienced professionals, contribute to real business initiatives, and build the technical, professional, and leadership skills needed to thrive in your career.
Key Responsibilities
Successful candidates will immerse themselves in a professional work environment, building valuable networks and gaining practical industry experience. They will contribute to real business projects while working alongside experienced professionals and subject matter experts, and develop technical and professional capabilities through structured learning pathways, certifications, and on the job experience.
Graduates will also participate in operational and project activities relevant to their business unit, apply theoretical knowledge to solve business challenges and support innovative solutions, and proactively seek opportunities to learn, grow, and broaden their professional experience.
Additional duties include collaborating effectively with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders across the organisation, participating in corporate social responsibility and volunteer initiatives, identifying issues, risks, or opportunities for improvement and escalating where appropriate, and performing other duties relevant to their development and business requirements.
Who Can Apply?
This opportunity is ideally suited to recent graduates aged 26 and younger who are looking to launch their careers in the technology industry. Applicants must have completed, or be due to complete by December 2026, a three year Diploma or Degree in Information Technology, Commerce, Engineering, or a related field.
Applicants who are not based in Johannesburg must be willing to relocate at their own cost.
Candidate Profile
To thrive in this role, candidates need curiosity and a willingness to learn, a growth mindset and adaptability, strong problem solving skills, initiative and accountability, and the ability to build positive working relationships.
Application Deadline
The application deadline for the NTT DATA Young Talent Graduate Programme 2027 is 9 October 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their applications well before the closing date.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified young South Africans should visit the official NTT DATA webpage for the Young Talent Graduate Programme to review the full details and submit their application before 9 October 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the NTT DATA Young Talent Graduate Programme 2027?
It is a graduate programme that offers recent South African graduates hands on work experience, structured learning, industry recognised certifications, and mentorship at NTT DATA, one of the world’s leading technology and business solutions companies.
What is the application deadline?
The deadline is 9 October 2026.
Who can apply?
Recent graduates aged 26 and younger who have completed, or are due to complete by December 2026, a three year Diploma or Degree in Information Technology, Commerce, Engineering, or a related field.
Do I need to be based in Johannesburg?
No, but applicants who are not based in Johannesburg must be willing to relocate at their own cost.
What will graduates gain from the programme?
Participants gain practical industry experience, technical and professional skills, industry certifications, mentorship, and the chance to work on real business projects alongside experienced professionals.
What qualities is NTT DATA looking for?
Curiosity, a growth mindset, adaptability, strong problem solving skills, initiative, accountability, and the ability to build positive working relationships.
The deadline to apply is 9 October 2026. Visit the official NTT DATA webpage to submit your application for the Young Talent Graduate Programme 2027 today.