Graduate Trainee Programme 2026

Building the next generation of African Leaders

We are looking for exceptional individuals with diverse skills, fresh perspectives and the ambition to make a meaningful contribution to Africa’s growth. We seek people who are ready to learn, create opportunities and play a role in shaping the new African story.

The HH Graduate Trainee Programme

The Heirs Holdings Graduate Trainee Programme is a six-month talent development programme designed to equip young professionals with the knowledge, skills and practical experience to build successful careers within Africa’s private sector.

Driven by Heirs Academy, the Group’s centre of excellence for leadership, institutional capability, and talent development, the programme combines a four-week Group Foundation Bootcamp with a five-month in-company deployment, giving the HH Graduate Trainees a strong foundation in business fundamentals alongside hands-on experience across the Group’s portfolio companies.

Upon successful completion of the programme, high-performing trainees are placed within the Heirs Holdings Group, providing an opportunity to begin their careers within a leading pan-African investment group.

Watch videos below, learn from the people shaping the future with us — and discover what it means to learn, grow and make an impact across Africa.

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Africa’s economic transformation begins here. We are identifying high-potential young professionals and equipping them to build impactful careers and create lasting institutional value.

- Eluemuno Olumagin, Group Director, Human Resources, Heirs Holdings

Testimonials

Hear from the people shaping the future with us — and discover what it means to learn, grow and make an impact across Africa.

Testimonials

Listen to their successful stories in starting the Graduate Trainee Programme

In a few months, I gained the kind of experience many spend years trying to get. It’s a true fast-track environment.

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Joseph Ukpong

Senior Associate – Strategy & Integration

You don’t just learn the business—you understand the purpose behind it. That’s what makes the experience different.

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Essien Whiley

Finance & Investment Executive

The access to leaders and mentors here is unmatched. You’re constantly learning, growing, and being challenged.

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Chinabia Okoli

Executive Assistant, Office of the Chairman

Joining the Graduate Trainee Programme in 2022 was a defining experience for my career. It taught me how to approach work with discipline, structure, and a solutions mindset. Most importantly, I learned how to execute excellently in all I do, no matter the pressure. I would recommend it to any young graduate.

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Ayandele Ayandeji

Structural Engineer, Afriland Properties

The Heirs Holdings Graduate Trainee Programme was a big step in transforming and integrating the Group’s core values of Enterprise, Excellence, and Execution into my professional life. The collaborative environment and continuous guidance provided an incredible springboard for career growth.

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Nurudeen Odetayo

Technical Officer, Heirs Insurance Brokers

The Programme was a valuable foundation for my professional growth, exposing me to different sectors of the Group. It broadened my understanding of how the various businesses operate, and helped me develop essential soft skills, appreciate the importance of collaboration across teams, and contribute meaningful since joining Heirs Life.

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Amaka Eluemuno

Compliance Officer, Heirs Life

Coming from an engineering background and still figuring out my career path, the programme opened my eyes to possibilities beyond my degree. Looking back, the HH GT Programme gave me more than professional training; it gave me exposure, relationships and the confidence to explore a career I may not have otherwise imagined

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Chinwendu Ogbechie

Advisor, External Relations & Corporate Communications, Heirs Energies

Being part of the programme was a truly transformational experience. I gained valuable sectoral experience, which helped me develop the core skills required to excel as a professional. I also had the privilege of learning from some of the best minds from across the Group, all of which shaped my understanding of what it means to be a true HH professional and person.

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Titilayo Ashamo

Senior Analyst, United Capital Infrastructure Fund

When I joined the Programme, I honestly didn't know exactly where the journey would take me. Today, my role allows me to contribute to strategic projects, transformation initiatives, and major developments that have real impact on businesses and communities. When I reflect on that journey, I can trace it back to the foundation the Programme gave me.

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Derek Nwankwo

Lead, Strategy and Business Transformation, Transcorp Plc

About Heirs Holdings

Improving Lives, Transforming Africa

Heirs Holdings is a leading pan-African investment company with an investment portfolio that spans the energy, power, banking, insurance and financial services, technology, real estate, hospitality and healthcare sectors, operating in twenty-four countries worldwide. Heirs Holdings is inspired by Africapitalism, the belief that the private sector is the key enabler of economic and social wealth creation in Africa. Driven by this philosophy, Heirs Holdings invests for the long-term, bringing strategic capital, sector expertise, a track record of business success, and operational excellence, to its portfolio companies.

Our Participating Companies

Meet our portfolio companies welcoming our 2026 HH Graduate Trainees and providing opportunities to learn, grow and build meaningful careers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Heirs Holdings Trainee Programme?

The Heirs Holdings Trainee Programme is a six month career development programme designed to equip young professionals with the skills, knowledge and experience needed to build purpose driven careers. Trainees receive leadership training, mentorship and practical experience while contributing to real projects across diverse sectors.

What happens during the Group Foundation Bootcamp?

The programme begins with an intensive Group Foundation Bootcamp. During this phase, trainees are immersed in the values, culture and strategic priorities of Heirs Holdings, while developing a strong foundation for their professional journey.

What are the key benefits of the Trainee Programme?

The programme provides opportunities for career growth, leadership development, mentorship, practical work experience and cross functional collaboration, while exposing participants to the values and culture of Heirs Holdings.

What makes the Heirs Holdings Trainee Programme different?

The programme combines intensive foundation training with real world experience. Through mentorship, cross functional collaboration, leadership development and exposure to a performance driven environment, trainees are equipped to become impactful professionals.