{"id":903592,"date":"2026-05-12T15:45:11","date_gmt":"2026-05-12T12:45:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/campusbiz.co.ke\/careers\/?post_type=job_listing&#038;p=903592"},"modified":"2026-05-12T15:45:26","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T12:45:26","slug":"903592-absa-kenya-technology-graduate-accelerator-programme-2027","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/campusbiz.co.ke\/careers\/vacancy\/903592-absa-kenya-technology-graduate-accelerator-programme-2027\/","title":{"rendered":"2027 Technology Graduate Accelerator Programme"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Absa Kenya is hiring for it's Quantum Leap Academy (QLA) Graduate Accelerator Programme in Nairobi. This two-year program offers graduates immersive experience in technology, digital innovation, and leadership. You will contribute to impactful projects, develop strong technical and problem-solving skills, and collaborate across diverse teams. We seek digitally-minded graduates passionate about technology and eager to drive change. If you're ready to accelerate your growth and build Africa's digital future, apply for the Absa Quantum Leap Academy today.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.absa.africa\/careers\/\">Absa<\/a> Quantum Leap Academy (QLA) is an exclusive two-year technology accelerator designed for top graduates who are ready to build, innovate, and lead.<\/p>\n<p>Absa Kenya Technology Graduate Accelerator Programme 2027 is not just a graduate programme \u2014 it\u2019s your launchpad into the future of technology.<\/p>\n<p>This programme goes beyond traditional learning. It\u2019s built to develop the whole person \u2014 combining deep technical capability with leadership, behavioural development, and real-world experience.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll 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.<\/p>\n<p>With intentional mentorship and structured development \u2014 QLA is designed to accelerate your growth, not just your career.<\/p>\n<h4>What You\u2019ll Experience<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>A two-year accelerated development journey focused on:\n<ul>\n<li>Technical training and capability building<\/li>\n<li>Digital innovation and disruption<\/li>\n<li>Strategic thinking and analytical problem solving<\/li>\n<li>Design thinking methodology<\/li>\n<li>Leadership development through the Absa GenA Programme<\/li>\n<li>Personal branding and team effectiveness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Exposure to our Absa Technology Estate (enterprise-scale platforms, systems, and innovation environments)<\/li>\n<li>Multidisciplinary collaboration across teams, functions, and markets<\/li>\n<li>A high-performance, positive organisational culture<\/li>\n<li>Intentional mentorship from experienced technology leaders and specialist<\/li>\n<li>A fully immersive, hands-on learning experience from day one<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Who We\u2019re Looking For<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The ideal candidate must have work rights in Kenya<\/li>\n<li>We\u2019re looking for innovative, digitally minded graduates who are ready to challenge themselves and build impactful careers in technology.<\/li>\n<li>Qualification must have a percentage aggregate of at least 65%<\/li>\n<li>Applicants must be in their final year of, or have completed, a Bachelor\u2019s (Honours) degree in a technology related field or must complete their qualification on or before 31 March 2027.<\/li>\n<li>Eligible degree fields include:\n<ul>\n<li>Computer Science<\/li>\n<li>Information Technology<\/li>\n<li>Industrial Engineering<\/li>\n<li>Computer Engineering<\/li>\n<li>Computer Science with AI<\/li>\n<li>Information Systems<\/li>\n<li>Artificial Intelligence<\/li>\n<li>Advanced Analytics<\/li>\n<li>Operational Research<\/li>\n<li>Statistics<\/li>\n<li>Data Science<\/li>\n<li>Mathematics<\/li>\n<li>Cybersecurity \/ Information Security<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Passionate about technology, data, and digital innovation<\/li>\n<li>Energised by solving complex, real-world problems<\/li>\n<li>Comfortable working in a fast-paced, agile environment<\/li>\n<li>Curious, adaptable, and open to continuous learning<\/li>\n<li>Interested in applying design thinking and analytical approaches<\/li>\n<li>Driven to contribute to meaningful change across the Absa Pan-African banking landscape<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Beneficial Skills<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Behavioral Competencies<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"\"><strong class=\"  \">Work ethic<\/strong>: A belief in the moral benefit and importance of work and its inherent ability to strengthen character.<\/li>\n<li class=\"\"><strong class=\"  \">Time Management\/Priority Setting<\/strong>: Effectively managing one\u2019s time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently.<\/li>\n<li class=\"\"><strong class=\"  \">Decision Making<\/strong>: Identifying and understanding issues, problems, and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences.<\/li>\n<li class=\"\"><strong class=\"  \">Teamwork<\/strong>: Actively participating as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of goals.<\/li>\n<li class=\"\"><strong class=\"  \">Team Leadership<\/strong>: Using appropriate methods and a flexible interpersonal style to help build a cohesive team; facilitating the completion of team goals.<\/li>\n<li class=\"\"><strong class=\"  \">Resilience \/ Tenacity<\/strong>: Staying with a position or plan of action until the desired objective is obtained or is no longer reasonably attainable.<\/li>\n<li class=\"\"><strong class=\"  \">Planning and Organizing<\/strong>: Establishing courses of action for self and others to ensure that work is completed efficiently.<\/li>\n<li class=\"\"><strong class=\"  \">Initiative<\/strong>: The ability to lead, motivate, inspire, and encourage people.<\/li>\n<li class=\"\"><strong class=\"  \">Leading and Managing Change<\/strong>: Encouraging others to seek opportunities for different and innovative approaches to addressing problems and opportunities; facilitating the implementation and acceptance of change within the workplace.<\/li>\n<li class=\"\"><strong class=\"  \">Motivating Others<\/strong>: Taking prompt action to accomplish objectives; taking action to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive.<\/li>\n<li class=\"\"><strong class=\"  \">Impact and Influence<\/strong>: Creating a good first impression, commanding attention and respect, showing an air of confidence.<\/li>\n<li class=\"\"><strong class=\"  \">Decision Making (Secondary)<\/strong>: Identifying and understanding issues, problems, and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints and probable consequences.<\/li>\n<li class=\"\"><strong class=\"  \">Creativity and Innovation<\/strong>: Generating innovative solutions in work situations; trying different and novel ways to deal with work problems and opportunities.<\/li>\n<li class=\"\"><strong class=\"  \">Applied Learning<\/strong>: Assimilating and applying new job-related information in a timely manner.<\/li>\n<li class=\"\"><strong class=\"  \">Adaptability<\/strong>: Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment; 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