BBD's Grad Programme sets you up to create a career at BBD that you’re proud of, arming you with all the skills and experience you need to thrive in the IT industry. From Day 1 you’re a full-time, paid BBDer.
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As a leading international software solutions company, innovation is in BBD's DNA. They tap into the skills of their 1 000+ IT professionals to solve real-world problems for everyday people with powerful software that delivers.
BBD works across numerous sectors, meaning their people have the opportunity to gain experience in technologies and business domains ranging from financial services, to public entities, telecommunication enterprises, and sports betting houses. All this using modern technology and creative solutioning.
But they also know how to let their hair down. Being on the Grad Programme means you’re a BBDer, enjoying market-related salaries, performance-based bonuses, collaborative teams, hybrid working models, epic parties and continuous knowledge sharing (oh, and the coffee and snacks don’t disappoint either!).
Being on BBD’s Grad Programme
The BBD Grad Programme lets you bridge the gap between what you’ve learnt at university and what you need to flourish in the industry. Successfully joining the Grad Programme means you start working on client teams from Day 1 while building your technical knowledge through various Level Ups throughout the year (and beyond!).
You’ll learn first-hand how to break and fix things, all while working hard and having fun alongside your senior mentors and peers. BBD's graduates tell us they learn more in their first 8 weeks at BBD than they did throughout their university studies.
Requirements
- Newly qualified grads with a Diploma / Bachelors / Honours / Masters / Doctorate degree in BSc / BEng / BCom / BIT majoring in Computer Science, Computer and Software Engineering, Information Technology or Informatics.
- Be immersed in, and have engaged with, technology / coding over and above your formal education
- Be a newly qualified graduate at a recognised university or hold a certification from a recognised learning programme
- Have a high academic average
- Be passionate about building software and creatively solving issues and bugs
How To Apply
When applying, don’t forget to include:
- Your updated CV
- A copy of your ID
- A copy of your latest transcripts, results, or Matric certificate
- A link to personal code projects on GitHub or similar (if you have)
Application process:
- Upload CV onto the BBD careers portal
- If the profile meets our criteria, instructions to a software engineering technical challenge will be sent to you. The link is valid for 14 days
- Once completed, the test will be reviewed through a marking process
- If successful, a virtual interview will be set up
- If successful after the interview, an offer will be made
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