Data and Digital Academy programme
The Digital and Data Academy is a graduate programme that provides technical skill development in a professional environment. The Academy allows graduates to develop their technical skills, along with their soft skills, while working within cross-functional teams. The data track develops analytical and technical skills with an emphasis on data. The digital track focuses on broader skills in digital technology and cultivates technical, analytical, and business skills.
What we offer
The Academy’s training programme uses leading Information Technology (IT) and Business Intelligence (BI) tools and technology. Every graduate is guided for the duration of the Academy through professional coaching and mentorship from subject matter experts in Sanlam’s IT and BI teams.
Access to business mentors, qualified coaches, and subject-matter experts.
To work on innovative solutions and the latest technologies.
Technical training, domain knowledge, and an opportunity to leverage skilled professionals’ knowledge and experience.
Permanent employment at Sanlam.
Qualifying degrees
Digital stream
BCom, BSc, or BTech in: Information Technology / Information Systems / Computer Science
Data stream
BCom, BSc, or BEng in: Data Science / Data Analytics / Business Intelligence Statistics / Mathematics/nFinance / Actuarial Science Industrial/ Electrical / Chemical / Civil / Mechanical Engineering
How to apply
Applications are now closed – watch this space!
We accept online applications from graduates who embrace continuous learning, like to solve complex problems, and wish to grow their career in either the data or technology fields.
Programming languages and frameworks, such as Python, Java, .NET and SQL
Data analysis, modelling, and visualisation
Business and process analysis
Frequently asked questions
- How do I apply?
Only online applications will be accepted.
- Who can apply?
Experience:
Final year students or recent graduates with no professional working experience
Graduates with no more than 12 months’ post-university professional working experience
Work experience obtained as part of a work-integrated learning programme won’t be considered as professional working experience
Knowledge and skills: A basic understanding of the following will be beneficial: Programming languages and frameworks, database knowledge, IT data analysis, data security, risk management, and reporting and administration.
Personal attributes: Decision quality, demonstrating self-awareness, interpersonal savvy, managing complexities, optimising work processes, and nimble learning.
Core competencies: Cultivates innovation, customer-focused, collaborates, being resilient, and driving results.
- If my application is successful, when do I start working?
2025.
- How long will the programme run for?
13 Months.
- Does admission into the programme mean that I am a permanent employee?
Yes, successful graduates will be permanently appointed by Sanlam.