IT (Information Technology) Graduate - IBM South Africa

IBM South Africa is looking for new graduates to join their Global Sales and Technology team. This is a prestigious graduate programme where you will work on world-shaping technologies. You will be responsible for consulting clients, improving their processes, and managing the full application life cycle—from defining requirements to designing, implementing, testing, and deploying solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work hands-on with the latest technologies to address business problems.

• Consult with clients to improve their processes and applications.

• Design, implement, test, and deploy enterprise solutions.

• Collaborate with a global team to drive digital transformation.

• Continuous learning and development through IBM's world-class onboarding.

Closing Date: Apply Immediately (Rolling Intake)

Job Type: Internship (Fixed Term)

Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng (Hybrid)

Estimated Salary: R10,000 – R30,000 per month (Gross)

Why this estimate?

1. High Entry Barriers: The requirement for 70% averages (A symbols) in Maths, Science, and English is very strict. Companies demanding this level of academic excellence typically pay a premium to attract top talent.

2. "Graduate Programme" vs. "Internship": This is structured as a professional Graduate Programme (often leading to permanent employment), which usually pays significantly higher than a standard SETA Learnership (which is typically R5,000 – R8,000).

3. Market Data: Most multinational tech firms and banks in Sandton/Johannesburg pay entry-level IT graduates between R240,000 and R360,000 per year.

Strict Academic Requirements (Must Meet):

• Matric Results: You must have achieved a 70% average (A symbol equivalent) in Mathematics.

• Matric Results: You must have achieved a 70% average (A symbol equivalent) in Physical Science.

• Matric Results: You must have achieved a 70% average (A symbol equivalent) in English.

• University Education: Completed Bachelor’s Degree or Honours Degree in:

  • Computer Science

  • Information Technology

  • Engineering

  • Statistics

Technical Skills Required:

• Experience in developing code.

• Knowledge of Java and Python.

• Knowledge of SQL, AI, and Cloud platforms.

• Preferred: Exposure to DB2, AIX, OpenShift, or DataPower.

Application Instructions (Critical):

• You must merge your CV, ID, Matric Results, and Academic Transcripts into ONE single file (PDF recommended) before uploading.

• If you do not attach all these documents in one file, your application may not be considered.