Company Description

Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector’s most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We’re passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.

Job Description

To learn and develop skills in designing, building, and maintaining data pipelines and data storage solutions under the guidance of experienced team members. You'll help transform data into valuable insights that support business decision-making while growing your technical capabilities in a supportive environment.

What You'll Learn & Contribute To

1. Data Fundamentals

Assist in building data pipelines that transform raw data into useful informationLearn to work with different types of databases and data modelsHelp with data migration projects between systemsGain hands-on experience analyzing data quality and suggesting improvementsCollaborate with team members to understand how data flows across systems

2. Technology & Tools

Develop skills working with industry-standard data technologies and cloud platformsLearn about data infrastructure and how to optimize it for performanceGet introduced to API concepts and how they enable data sharingBuild foundational knowledge in programming languages used for data processingExperience how automation can improve data workflows

3. Collaboration & Communication

Work alongside experienced data professionals who will mentor your developmentParticipate in meetings with business teams to understand their data needsLearn how to translate technical concepts into business-friendly languageContribute ideas and perspectives as part of a diverse team

4. Innovation & Growth

Help identify opportunities to improve existing processesLearn to create tools that make data more accessible to other teamsApply your academic knowledge to real-world business problemsDevelop both technical and business understanding of data's value

5. Best Practices & Governance

Learn about data security, privacy, and compliance requirementsUnderstand how data quality is maintained throughout its lifecycleGain exposure to industry standards and best practicesSee how proper documentation ensures data usability and traceability

Qualifications

Final year undergraduate, Honours or Masters Degree (Completed or currently completing in 2025) in:

Computer ScienceArtificial Intelligence and Machine LearningElectronic EngineeringMechatronic EngineeringMechanical EngineeringMathematics, Applied MathematicsInformatics, Information SystemsSoftware DevelopmentSoftware EngineeringData EngineeringData ScienceQuantitative Risk Management

Additional Information

Minimum Requirements

Must be a South African citizenMust be under 30 years of ageNo more than two years' work experienceMinimum of 65% average over all years of study

What We're Looking For

Enthusiasm for learning and problem-solvingAbility to work well with others in a team environmentResilience when facing challengesCreative thinking and analytical skillsCuriosity and willingness to ask questionsPositive attitude and growing confidenceInterest in understanding business applications of data

What You'll Gain

Hands-on experience with real-world data projectsMentorship from experienced data professionalsStructured learning opportunities to build your technical skillsExposure to business domains and how data drives decision-makingA supportive environment to transition from academic to professional work