The elea Talent Program (eTP) 2026/2027 for University Graduates (South Africa) – Opportunities For Africans

Application Deadline: June 28, 2026.

Applications are actually open for the 2027 elea Talent Program. The elea Talent Program (eTP) is directed in direction of motivated and proficient college graduates. As an Associate at elea you’re going to get publicity to the worldwide entrepreneurship sphere and acquire work expertise in several international locations throughout the globe, whereas on the similar 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 our world staff. By growing native expertise with shut connections to the markets we work in, we each improve our capacity to establish, perceive, and help entrepreneurial options the place they matter most, and create significant employment Opportunities within the area. The South Africa cohort will be part of elea in January 2027.

Program Details

• Ability to assess firms by analyzing their enterprise mannequin, monetary efficiency, and potential impression
• Understanding and application of various kinds of funding mechanisms
• Significant enchancment of soppy and laborious expertise by means of coaching packages, on-the-job studying, and training
• Holistic understanding of all elements of elea’s operations
• Personal progress and identification of the best suited specialization path inside elea

Requirements

The elea Talent Program is wanting for people who …

• … wish to make investments time and vitality in a skilled and significant approach
• … are eager about revolutionary firms within the early progress stage
• … are formidable, extremely dedicated, and revel in working in groups
• … are open-minded and keen to journey inside Africa and to Asia, Latin America, and Switzerland  
• … are based mostly in Johannesburg or keen to relocate to Johannesburg

Applicants ought to have …

• … an above common diploma (Bachelor or Honours)
• … a legitimate work allow for South Africa
• … glorious analytical and quantitative problem-solving expertise
• … proficiency in English, further languages spoken on the African continent are a bonus
• … ideally gained management expertise in an educational, skilled, or extracurricular setting

Compensation

• The compensation is in step with what graduates usually can count on when beginning their profession.
• Additionally, elea provide the likelihood to realize expertise whereas engaged on thrilling and significant duties.

Benefits

• Two years of structured skilled improvement
• Direct publicity to impression investing
• International work expertise
• Travel Opportunities throughout a number of continents
• Training and training from trade professionals
• Continuous mentorship and help
• Experience working with revolutionary entrepreneurs
• Development of analytical and funding expertise
• Access to world networks
• Career development Opportunities
• Exposure to early-growth ventures with measurable social impression

Application Document

Following paperwork are required:
– Cover letter
– CV
– ID or passport
– Diploma & Transcripts
– PDF Document « Something I constructed or began« 
This is your house to transcend your CV. We 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.

Application & Interview Process

• Shortlisted candidates will probably be notified inside 2–3 weeks following the deadline.
• First spherical interviews will happen in individual in Johannesburg and Cape Town on August 31, September 1, and September 3, 2026.
• Successful candidates will probably be invited to ultimate spherical interviews, held remotely throughout the week of September 28, 2026.
• Offer letters will probably be issued the next week.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the elea Talent Program