Job Description

IBM South Africa, a subsidiary of one of the world's most iconic and innovative technology companies with over 100 years of history and operations across 170 countries, is inviting ambitious South African IT graduates to apply for its Information Technology Graduate Programme 2026 based in Johannesburg, Gauteng.

IBM has been at the forefront of every major technological revolution — from mainframes and the internet to cloud computing, AI, and quantum computing. In South Africa, IBM works with major enterprises across financial services, retail, energy, healthcare, and government transforming their operations with cutting-edge technology solutions.

As an IBM IT Graduate, you will be immersed in real client-facing technology projects from day one gaining hands-on experience with world-shaping technologies including IoT, Machine Learning, Robotics, Augmented Intelligence, Big Data, Cloud, and Cybersecurity. You will be mentored by IBM's world-class technology experts, develop consulting and delivery skills, and take direct responsibility for contributing to client success across the full technology project lifecycle.

IBM South Africa's graduate programme is not a passive learning experience. You will be expected to own your projects, bring creative solutions, and make a measurable impact on clients' business outcomes all while building a career within one of the most globally respected technology brands in existence.

Key Responsibilities

Work hands-on with the latest IBM technologies across IoT, Machine Learning, AI, Big Data, Robotics, and Cloud platforms

Consult with clients to understand their business challenges and define technology requirements

Design, implement, test, and deploy technology solutions across the full application lifecycle

Support clients in improving their processes and applications using IBM's enterprise technology suite

Collaborate with multidisciplinary IBM teams on real enterprise projects across industries

Contribute to client success from initial requirement gathering through to solution deployment and maintenance

Participate in IBM's structured graduate learning and development programme

Salary: R22,000 – R30,000 per month (Salary not specified by employer — estimated based on IBM South Africa graduate programme market rates, 2025/2026)

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree or Honours in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field
South African citizen currently unemployed
Strong passion for technology, innovation, and solving real-world business challenges
Analytical and logical problem-solving mindset
Good written and verbal communication skills in English
Ability to work collaboratively in a team and manage multiple tasks concurrently
Adaptable, curious, and self-motivated with a strong drive to succeed
No prior formal work experience required recent graduates are encouraged to apply