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Title :
IT (Information Technology) Graduate
Introduction :
You will lead IBM into the future by translating system requirements into the design and development of customized systems in an agile environment. The success of IBM is in your hands as you transform vital business needs into code and drive innovation. Your work will power IBM and its clients globally, collaborating and integrating code into enterprise systems. You will have access to the latest education, tools and technology, and a limitless career path with the world’s technology leader. Come to IBM and make a global impact!

Your Role and Responsibilities
IBM South Africa is looking for new graduates interested in acquiring fundamental knowledge and skills

After selection, as new graduate you will learn on the world-shaping technologies innovative solutions which are at the heart of every business.

The most successful people at IBM share a distinct set of characteristics. These begin with energy and creativity, along with a clear focus on delivering exceptional customer service.

Welcome to the Cognitive Era:

Every so often, we witness a transformation that truly changes the world. Cognitive Computing is ushering in that change by out-thinking some of the world’s most complex problems in energy and utilities, retail, insurance and more.

Join IBM’s Watson group and become part of a team of thinkers and doers who help cities become smarter and businesses transform how they serve their customers. There is no better place to launch or further your career. You will be a member of the most diverse team you can think of, which is sometimes spread over the globe.

As a member of our team the successful candidate will get to work hands-on on the greatest and latest of IoT, Machine Learning, Robotics, Augmented Intelligence and Big Data technologies and more to address challenging business problems across industries. Discover what you can do at IBM, Virtualisation, Storage, Infrastructure, Data Centre Operations, Cloud and Project Management

You will be able to take over responsibility consulting clients to improve their value chain and to prepare them to future challenges, by improving their processes and applications.
You will grant client success along the entire application life cycle, starting defining the requirements, designing, implementing, testing and deploying the solution.


Required Technical and Professional Expertise
Completed Technical Bachelor’s Degree / Diploma (Mathematics, Computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, Economics, Statistics, Philosophy, Life Sciences). We look for specific competencies during our application process from adaptability to communication and client focus.

• Experience in developing code
• Base knowledge of Java Enterprise Edition, Python, Eclipse and Cloud platforms
• Passion for leveraging technology to create enterprise wide solutions
• Good interpersonal skills, high flexibility, autonomy and problem solving skills
• Fluent English

Skills and competencies
Communication
Accuracy
Punctuality
Basic computer skills
Strong team player

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise
DB2,AIX,AI,DataPower,Security,Openshift, security Architecture

About Business Unit IBM Corporate Headquarters (CHQ) team represents a variety of functions all working together to solve some of the world's most complex problems, help our clients achieve success and build collaborative work environments for IBMers
Your Life @ IBM In a world where technology never stands still, we understand that, dedication to our clients success, innovation that matters, and trust and personal responsibility in all our relationships, lives in what we do as IBMers as we strive to be the catalyst that makes the world work better.

Being an IBMer means you’ll be able to learn and develop yourself and your career, you’ll be encouraged to be courageous and experiment everyday, all whilst having continuous trust and support in an environment where everyone can thrive whatever their personal or professional background.

Our IBMers are growth minded, always staying curious, open to feedback and learning new information and skills to constantly transform themselves and our company. They are trusted to provide on-going feedback to help other IBMers grow, as well as collaborate with colleagues keeping in mind a team focused approach to include different perspectives to drive exceptional outcomes for our customers. The courage our IBMers have to make critical decisions everyday is essential to IBM becoming the catalyst for progress, always embracing challenges with resources they have to hand, a can-do attitude and always striving for an outcome focused approach within everything that they do.

Are you ready to be an IBMer?

This job requires you to provide your COVID-19 vaccination status with supporting documentation, where legally permissible.

About IBM IBM’s greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world.

Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we’re also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 50 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business.

At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it’s time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.
Location Statement For additional information about location requirements, please discuss with the recruiter following submission of your application.
Being You @ IBM IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

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