Graduate Programme

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? Life Cheq’s Graduate Programme is your gateway to a high-impact role in one of the country’s most exciting fintech companies.

Life Cheq 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.

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, Clojure Script , and Type Script
• 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

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 Type Script
• Analytical, data‑literate, and eager to solve real‑world problems
• Passionate about financial wellbeing, inclusion, and innovation

• 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.

Applications are open to students graduating by December 2026
.

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.