{"id":423,"date":"2026-01-09T14:35:12","date_gmt":"2026-01-09T14:35:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theopportunitygiver.co.za\/?p=423"},"modified":"2026-01-09T14:35:32","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T14:35:32","slug":"bbd-software-bursary-sa25-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theopportunitygiver.co.za\/?p=423","title":{"rendered":"BBD Software Bursary (SA25) 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Organisation:<\/strong> BBD Software Solutions<br><strong>Bursary Name:<\/strong> Bursary &amp; Beyond Programme (SA25)<br><strong>Location:<\/strong> South Africa (Flexible \/ Hybrid Work Environment; Hubs in 7 Cities)<br><strong>Study Level:<\/strong> BSc, BEng, BCom, BIS \u2013 Undergraduate, Honours, Masters, Doctorate<br><strong>Programme Type:<\/strong> Bursary &amp; Career Development<br><strong>Application Deadline:<\/strong> Not Specified<br><strong>Application Link:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/bbdsoftware.com\/open-positions\/apply\/?jobId=P4OFK026203F3VBQB798N79QY-220422\">Apply Here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About BBD<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">BBD is an international software solutions company providing innovative solutions and modern technology across multiple sectors. With over <strong>40 years of experience<\/strong>, BBD excels in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Digital Enablement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Software Engineering<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cloud Engineering<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Data Science<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Product Design<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Managed Services<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">BBD is renowned for delivering high-quality software, fostering collaboration with clients, and supporting professional growth for all team members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Culture &amp; Work Environment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Collaborative, inclusive, and innovative environment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flat management structure with mentorship opportunities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flexible hybrid working model across <strong>7 hubs<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Social, sports, and cultural activities, along with catered lunches and networking events<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recognition through awards, shoutouts, and performance bonuses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At BBD, employees are valued and encouraged to take ownership of their career growth.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who Can Apply<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>South African citizens currently studying or planning to study <strong>IT-related degrees<\/strong> at a recognised South African University<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fields of study include: <strong>Computer Science, Software &amp; 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