NTT DATA’s Graduate Programme 2027 is aimed at recent graduates who want to start their working life through on-the-job experience, structured development and real business projects.
The programme is based in Johannesburg – with non-local applicants expected to relocate at their own expense if they are successful in their application. The advertised role is aimed at graduates aged 26 or younger who have completed, or will complete by December 2026, a three-year Diploma or Degree in Information Technology, Commerce, Engineering or a related field.
The programme combines on-the-job experience with structured learning, industry certifications and mentorship. NTT DATA’s general careers information highlights learning and development, technology training, professional and leadership opportunities for employees.
What the NTT DATA Graduate Programme offers
Successful graduates will work alongside professionals and gain exposure to business and project activities relevant to their business-unit placement.
The programme offers:
- Gain practical experience in a professional working environment
- Contribute to real business projects
- Work with experienced professionals and subject-matter experts
- Develop technical and professional capabilities
- Take part in structured learning and certification opportunities
- Apply academic knowledge to workplace challenges
- Building professional relationships across the organisation
- Participate in operational and project activities
- Identify issues, risks and opportunities for improvement
- Take part in corporate social responsibility and volunteer activities
NTT DATA’s general learning and development offering covers technology, business enablement, professional and personal skills, plus leadership and management.
Who can apply?
The advertised graduate opportunity aims to recruit recent graduates who meet the eligibility criteria.
Applicants should:
- Have completed, or be due to complete by December 2026, a three-year Diploma or Degree
- With a qualification in Information Technology, Commerce, Engineering or a related field
- Be aged 26 or younger (as stated in the advertised requirements)
- Be willing to relocate to Johannesburg, if not already based there
- Want to build a career in the technology and business-services environment
Meeting the basic requirements does not guarantee selection.
The recruitment process can involve application review, interviews and assessments prior to offer – this is described by NTT DATA as part of its general recruitment process, although this can vary by country or region.
What skills is NTT DATA looking for?
The NTT DATA Graduate Programme prioritises soft skills that help graduates to thrive in a professional environment.
Applicants will demonstrate:
Curiosity
Graduates will want to learn and develop beyond what they already know.
Adaptability
The programme involves exposure to workplace projects and professional teams. Graduates will need to adapt to the new environment.
Problem-solving
Applicants should be able to think through challenges in a logical way and contribute to practical solutions.
Initiative
The programme will require graduates to be responsible for their development and identify ways to widen their experience.
Relationship-building
Working with colleagues, clients and other stakeholders means graduates will need to build effective relationships.
Growth mindset
The NTT DATA Graduate Programme is about continuing development, rather than simply starting a career.
Where is the programme based?
As stated in the vacancy, this role is based in Johannesburg.
Applicants not based in Johannesburg will have to relocate at their own expense if they are offered the role.
This is an important consideration for graduates based in other provinces, as the costs of relocation and accommodation are not covered by the programme.
What qualification do applicants need?
The advertised academic requirement is a three-year Diploma or Degree in:
- Information Technology
- Commerce
- Engineering
- A related field
Applicants studying towards their qualification can apply, so long as they will complete it by December 2026, as stated in the requirements.
Graduates should check the official vacancy before applying to see if their qualification is within the scope of the advertised role.
What will graduates do during the programme?
Graduates are not simply expected to study during the programme.
They will become involved with actual business activities and work alongside professional employees.
Depending on the business unit, this can range from contributing to projects to supporting operations, applying academic knowledge to business challenges and working with internal and external stakeholders.
This is intended to help graduates to transition from being a student to being a working professional.
Is a salary or stipend paid?
The information provided for this opportunity does not mention a stipend or amount of salary.
Applicants should therefore not assume they will be paid a certain amount per month.
Any stipend or remuneration should be confirmed in the vacancy and employment documentation.
Application closing date
The closing date for applications in the supplied vacancy information is 9 October 2026.
However, the official NTT DATA careers site for the specific Johannesburg Graduate Programme 2027 vacancy is currently showing as filled.
Vacancy status can change, so applicants should check the official NTT DATA careers site before relying on the closing date mentioned in the vacancy or submitting personal information.
How to apply
Applications should be submitted via NTT DATA’s official recruitment channels.
The company’s careers site provides its recruitment process and lists application submission, application review, interviews and assessments, an offer, background checks and onboarding as stages in its recruitment journey (with variations possible by region).
Applicants should avoid using unofficial websites or submitting documents to individuals claiming to be recruiters.
Important warning for applicants
NTT DATA has an official recruitment fraud warning for those applying for vacancies.
The company states that legitimate recruitment communications originate from NTT DATA and warns candidates against people who impersonate recruiters through fake job advertisements, websites, email, messaging applications and other methods. NTT DATA goes further to say that it will not ask candidates to pay money, purchase equipment, cash cheques or provide banking credentials as part of the recruitment process.
This is especially important for graduates, who should never pay someone to secure an interview, job offer or place on a graduate programme.
Why this opportunity may interest graduates
The programme combines several attributes of interest to recent graduates entering the technology and business-services sector: workplace exposure, structured learning, mentorship, professional development and participation in real projects.
NTT DATA’s general careers information also mentions opportunities for employees to develop technical, professional and leadership skills and to work with technologies including AI, cloud, data and security.
For applicants, however, the most important consideration is whether their academic qualification and career interests align with the graduate role.
What applicants should check before applying
Before applying, graduates should double-check:
- That the vacancy is still open
- That their qualification is relevant
- That they meet the age requirement
- That they can relocate to Johannesburg, if necessary
- That this role provides remuneration and under what conditions
- What documents are required
- The official closing date
- The official application channel
- Whether any communication is genuinely from NTT DATA
Applicants should also retain copies of any documents submitted and avoid disclosing banking passwords, verification codes or making payments to alleged recruiters.
About NTT DATA
NTT DATA is a global business and technology services company. Its official careers website describes the company as a technology and digital infrastructure business that operates across more than 70 countries and works across areas including AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centres and application services.
The company also states that it is part of NTT Group and invests more than $3 billion a year into research and development.
Final word for South African graduates
NTT DATA’s Graduate Programme 2027 is focused on workplace exposure and professional development, rather than academic learning.
The advertised vacancy focuses on young graduates with a qualification in IT, Commerce, Engineering or similar and requires non-Johannesburg-based applicants to relocate at their own expense.
As the specific vacancy is currently showing as filled on NTT DATA’s careers platform, applicants should confirm its status before relying on the 9 October 2026 closing date mentioned in the vacancy.
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