This is not just a graduate programme — it’s your launchpad into the future of technology.

Absa Quantum Leap Academy (QLA) is an exclusive two-year technology accelerator designed for top graduates who are ready to build, innovate, and lead.

This programme goes beyond traditional learning. It’s built to develop the whole person — combining deep technical capability with leadership, behavioural development, and real-world experience.

You’ll be immersed in meaningful work, contributing to cutting-edge innovation and solving complex challenges that shape the future of financial services across Africa and beyond.

With intentional mentorship and structured development — QLA is designed to accelerate your growth, not just your career.

What You’ll Experience

• A two-year accelerated development journey focused on:
  • Technical training and capability building
  • Digital innovation and disruption
  • Strategic thinking and analytical problem solving
  • Design thinking methodology
  • Leadership development through the Absa GenA Programme
  • Personal branding and team effectiveness

Exposure to our Absa Technology Estate (enterprise-scale platforms, systems, and innovation environments)

• Multidisciplinary collaboration across teams, functions, and markets
• A high-performance, positive organisational culture
• Intentional mentorship from experienced technology leaders and specialist
• A fully immersive, hands-on learning experience from day one

Who We’re Looking For

• We’re looking for innovative, digitally minded graduates who are ready to challenge themselves and build impactful careers in technology.
• Qualification must have a percentage aggregate of at least 65%
• Applicants must be in their final year of, or have completed, a Bachelor’s (Honours) degree in a technology related field (NQF Level 8 or equivalent).
• Eligible degree fields include:
  • Computer Science
  • Information Technology
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Computer Engineering
  • Computer Science with AI
  • Information Systems
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Advanced Analytics
  • Operational Research
  • Statistics
  • Data Science
  • Mathematics
  • Cybersecurity / Information Security

You are:
• Passionate about technology, data, and digital innovation
• Energised by solving complex, real-world problems
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, agile environment
• Curious, adaptable, and open to continuous learning
• Interested in applying design thinking and analytical approaches
• Driven to contribute to meaningful change across the Absa Pan-African banking landscape

The Impact

This is your opportunity to be part of something bigger.

QLA graduates are not only future technology professionals — they are builders of Africa’s digital future, using innovation as a force for good in our communities and beyond.