Nedbank – Data and AI Enablement Graduate

Nedbank is recruiting an Internal Audit – Data and AI Enablement Graduate for its Sandton, Johannesburg location. The programme provides practical exposure to data analytics, automation, visualisation, artificial intelligence and generative AI within Group Internal Audit.

Read this first

• Read this first: You need a completed NQF Level 7 qualification or higher and must hold the Certified Internal Auditor certification listed as essential.
• Read this first: You must be a South African citizen, meet Nedbank’s applicable graduate programme eligibility criteria and not be registered on another graduate programme.
• Read this first: No previous work experience is required. Applications close on 26 November 2026.

At a glance

What you will do

• Support audit delivery by using data analytics, automation, visualisation and AI solutions to improve digital assurance.
• Help source, prepare, analyse and interpret data to identify trends, anomalies, risks and insights.
• Develop dashboards, reports and data stories that communicate insights to audit teams and stakeholders.
• Contribute, under appropriate guidance, to data pipelines, analytical models, machine learning solutions and generative AI use cases.
• Gain practical exposure to Microsoft Fabric, Azure AI capabilities and approved Nedbank automation and AI tools.
• Assist with AI-enabled solutions, including prompt design, retrieval-augmented generation and AI agents where appropriate.
• Apply data governance, information security, model risk and responsible AI principles throughout the solution lifecycle.
• Work with audit teams, data owners, technology teams and other stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver practical solutions.
• Take part in structured learning, mentoring, knowledge-sharing and capability-building activities across Group Internal Audit.
• Identify ways that data, automation and AI could improve audit quality, efficiency and insight.

Skills and qualities to highlight

• Basic programming knowledge in Python or a similar language.
• Basic SQL and an understanding of data preparation and data pipelines.
• Awareness of machine learning, natural language processing, generative AI and large language models.
• Awareness of prompt engineering, retrieval-augmented generation and AI agents.
• Ability to analyse information, solve problems and communicate insights clearly.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• Adaptability, business acumen, innovation and decision-making.
• Customer focus, collaboration, continuous learning and initiating action.

Minimum application requirements

• Be a South African citizen.
• Have completed an NQF Level 7 qualification or higher.
• Meet Nedbank’s applicable graduate programme eligibility criteria.
• Not be registered on another graduate programme.
• Hold the Certified Internal Auditor certification listed as essential.
• No previous work experience is required.

About Nedbank

Nedbank is a financial services group offering wholesale and retail banking, insurance, asset management and wealth management services. This graduate role sits within Group Internal Audit and focuses on applying data analytics, automation and AI to audit work and digital assurance. Visit the official Nedbank website.

Common application mistakes

• Do not overlook the Certified Internal Auditor certification listed as essential.
• Do not apply if you are registered on another graduate programme.
• Check that you meet Nedbank’s applicable graduate programme eligibility criteria and have completed an NQF Level 7 qualification or higher.
• Submit your application by 26 November 2026.

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How this opportunity was checked

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How to apply

1. Check that you are a South African citizen, have completed an NQF Level 7 qualification or higher, meet Nedbank’s applicable graduate programme eligibility criteria and are not registered on another graduate programme.
2. Confirm that you hold the Certified Internal Auditor certification listed as essential.
3. Open the official Nedbank vacancy page and select Apply now to access its application route.
4. Complete and submit your application by 26 November 2026.

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Application closing date

Closing date: 26 November 2026 · Reference: REQ 148468