Nexus Tech Graduate Programme at Ninety One

Ninety One is inviting ambitious, forward-thinking graduates to fast-track their careers through the Nexus Graduate Programme in Cape Town. As a premier global asset manager with over R4 trillion in assets under management, Ninety One is integrating technological capability with investment excellence. The Nexus Programme is designed for early-career professionals with strong technical grounding who aspire to bridge modern technology, artificial intelligence, and global financial operations. Participants will master enterprise technology architecture, data principles, and modern delivery models while collaborating directly with industry leaders to shape the future of investment technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Foundation Building (Year 1): Gain comprehensive mastery of Ninety One’s enterprise technology architecture, cloud ecosystem, data principles, and modern software engineering tools.

• Technical Solution Delivery: Collaborate with technical squads to design, build, test, and deploy robust tech-enabled products and automated workflows.

• AI & Innovation: Actively develop and implement artificial intelligence-driven tools to optimise decision-making and operational performance.

• Cross-Functional Modernisation (Year 2): Join integrated project squads to bring a deep technology lens to diverse business operations across the firm.

• Problem Solving: Formulate innovative solutions for complex, real-world business challenges within South Africa’s leading investment landscape.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders across international teams.

Why Join the Company

Founded in South Africa in 1991 and demerged into an independent global asset management powerhouse, Ninety One offers a world-class environment designed to nurture high-potential talent. Joining the Nexus Programme provides access to:

• Accelerated Career Trajectory: Hands-on rotational experience bridging technology architecture with core asset management functions.

• Global Impact: Opportunity to work on international-scale initiatives from the dynamic central office in Cape Town.

• Inclusive High-Performance Culture: An equal-opportunity employer dedicated to fostering diverse viewpoints and continuous professional development.

• Innovation-Driven Environment: Deep exposure to cutting-edge AI technologies, cloud infrastructure, and modern data platforms.

How to Apply

To submit your application for the Nexus Programme, ensure your updated CV, academic transcripts, and credentials are ready.

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• Bachelor’s degree or Postgraduate qualification in Data Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Actuarial Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related technical discipline.

• Strong academic track record demonstrating high analytical capability and problem-solving aptitude.

• Demonstrated passion for software development, automation, artificial intelligence, and modern technology frameworks.

• High curiosity and adaptability with a proactive approach to learning new programming languages and tools.

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaborative teamwork skills.

• Ability to navigate complex challenges, ambiguity, and multi-disciplinary project environments.