LifeCheq Graduate Programme 2026

1 week ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Lifecheq Full time R400 000 - R800 000 per year
The opportunity

Are you passionate about technology, programming, solving problems, and making a meaningful impact in people's lives? Do you want to launch your career at the cutting edge of fintech in South Africa? LifeCheq's Graduate Programme is your gateway to a high-impact role in one of the country's most exciting fintech companies.
Who we are

LifeCheq is a forward-thinking fintech company reshaping the world of personal financial advice. We've redefined how advice is delivered-using a powerful, in-house developed advice platform that serves individuals, advisors, and enterprise institutions.

Backed by respected investors including Naspers Foundry, African Rainbow Capital, and Futuregrowth, we're scaling fast-and we want brilliant, driven graduates to join us for the journey.
The graduate experience

As a Lifecheq graduate, you'll be part of a structured 12-month development programme designed to give you hands-on experience across our technical, financial, and product teams, which will set you up for a full-time remote working role at Lifecheq at the end of the programme. You'll:
  • Learn to build intelligent financial tools and client applications using Clojure, ClojureScript, and TypeScript
  • Collaborate with designers and financial experts to create user-friendly, impactful digital solutions
  • Develop and refine models that drive financial advice, pricing, and risk decisions
  • Participate in market research and contribute to innovative product ideas
  • Be mentored by experienced team members and supported by a personal development plan tailored to fast-track your growth
What You'll Need

We're looking for smart, curious, and mission-driven individuals who are ready to jump in and grow. You should be:
  • In your final year of study in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, Quantitative Finance, or a related discipline
  • Excited to learn coding and/or already familiar with languages like Python, R, Clojure, or TypeScript
  • Analytical, data-literate, and eager to solve real-world problems
  • Passionate about financial wellbeing, inclusion, and innovation
Why Join LifeCheq?
  • Real responsibility from Day 1: You'll be doing meaningful work that directly supports our users
  • Remote flexibility with a vibrant and collaborative team culture
  • Personalized mentorship and structured learning to support your development
  • Opportunities to specialize in product development, analytics, or technology
We're a diverse, dynamic, and ambitious team-and we're building something that matters.
Apply Now

Applications are open to students graduating by December 2025.

Join us and help transform the future of personal finance in the World-one line of code, one model, and one client at a time.

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