elea Talent Program 2026 – South Africa – YOA

Deadline: June 28, 2026

Applications are open for the elea Talent Program 2026. The elea Talent Program (eTP) is directed in the direction of motivated and proficient college graduates. As an Associate at elea you’ll get publicity to the worldwide entrepreneurship sphere and achieve work expertise in several nations throughout the globe, whereas on the identical time expertise coaching, teaching, and steady help from the entire elea staff.

In 2026, elea is recruiting its first cohort in South Africa, a major milestone in strengthening their international staff. By growing native expertise with shut connections to the markets they work in, they each improve their capability to establish, perceive, and help entrepreneurial options the place they matter most, and create significant employment alternatives within the area. The South Africa cohort will be a part of elea in January 2027.

Eligibility

• They are on the lookout for candidates who maintain a sound work allow for South Africa, stay in and/or have grown up on the African continent, and have a most of two years of labor expertise. 
• The program is designed for people with an Honours diploma and restricted work expertise. Those with a Bachelor’s diploma can also apply, supplied they create particularly related expertise and a powerful drive to develop alongside a steep studying curve.
• Candidates holding a Master’s diploma underneath the ECTS framework – equal to a 4-yr undergraduate qualification – are equally welcome. Note that candidates with a PhD or MBA can’t be thought of. 

Selection Criteria

• They are on the lookout for extremely proficient candidates with excellent analytical and conceptual expertise, a artistic downside-fixing angle, and a excessive diploma of initiative.
• A world mindset, a ardour for working throughout various cultures, and a demonstrable curiosity in affect investing are important.
• Strong candidates handle demanding workloads with superior consideration to element, talk successfully, and produce a real capability to replicate on their very own improvement. 
• English proficiency is required. Additional language expertise – akin to Kiswahili, French, or another language broadly spoken on the African continent – are an asset.

Application

Following paperwork are required:

• Cover letter
• CV
• ID or passport
• Diploma & Transcripts
• PDF Document “Something I built or started”
  This is your house to transcend your CV. They would love to listen to about actual experiences – massive or small, private or skilled. Be particular, be sincere, and be your self. (~300 phrases) Something you initiated – any context, any scale. They care about your pondering, not the dimensions.

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For extra data, go to elea Talent Program.