APEX Graduate Programme 2027 - Future Leaders Accelerator
- Location
- Johannesburg, Gauteng
- Contract
- Permanent
- Closing date
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In brief
**Job Title:** APEX Graduate Programme 2027 - Future Leaders Accelerator **Company:** Lesaka Technologies **Overview** The APEX Graduate Programme 2027, known as Lesaka's Future Leaders Accelerator, is an 18-month program designed for exceptional graduates. It aims to accelerate participants towards future leadership roles within Lesaka Technologies, one of Africa’s leading fintech businesses. From the start, participants are permanent employees with real responsibilities and opportunities to work on meaningful challenges. The program focuses on building professional, functional, commercial, and leadership capabilities, alongside gaining exposure across the company’s operations and working with senior leaders. **What you will do** Participants in the APEX Graduate Programme will be assigned a permanent role with a line manager and specific business deliverables from day one. Key responsibilities and activities include: * Executing real business deliverables within an assigned role. * Engaging with executives and working on strategic business challenges relevant to Lesaka. * Identifying opportunities to utilize AI and technology to improve productivity, automate work, enhance customer experiences, and solve business problems. * Gaining exposure to Lesaka's businesses, customers, markets, and operations across different functions and geographies. * Developing capability in commercial thinking, strategic thinking, influencing, communication, collaboration, leadership, and personal effectiveness. * Undertaking an executive-sponsored business challenge, culminating in a recommendation presented to senior leadership. * Contributing to community/CSI initiatives. * Depending on the chosen stream (Technology, Finance, or Operations), responsibilities may align with roles such as Cybersecurity Analyst, Data Analyst, Developer/Business Analyst, AI/Automation Engineer, Security Operations Analyst, Group Accountant, Finance Sales Analyst, Junior Finance Analyst, Junior Insights Analyst, Risk Analyst, Operations & Projects Graduate, Commercial Strategy Analyst, Junior Commercial Decision Analyst, or Fraud Risk Analyst. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * A minimum 75% academic average. * Relevant qualifications aligned to Technology, Finance, Operations. * Evidence of leadership – through university, work, community, entrepreneurial, or other experiences. * Strong problem-solving and analytical ability. * A demonstrated desire to create impact and improve how things work. * Curiosity about technology, business, and the future of financial services. * The ambition and adaptability to work across functions, businesses, and environments. **Who should apply** The program is seeking exceptional individuals who possess the potential to become future leaders, rather than solely focusing on strong academic results. Ideal candidates should demonstrate strong problem-solving and analytical abilities, a desire to create impact and improve processes, and curiosity about technology, business, and the future of financial services. Applicants should also exhibit the ambition and adaptability required to work across various functions, businesses, and environments. Previous fintech experience is not a prerequisite; emphasis is placed on an applicant's potential, mindset, capability, and demonstrated qualities. **Deadline** 30 October 2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/apex-graduate-programme-2027-future-leaders-accelerator-lesaka-technologies Source: myjobmag
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