Building the next generation of African Leaders

We are on the lookout for unique individuals with remarkable skill sets who are enthusiastic about making a difference in Africa and are committed to being a part of the new African story.

The HH Graduate Trainee Programme

Building the next generation of African leaders

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 Corporate University of Heirs Holdings, 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.

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Graduate Trainee Programme

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Average Rating

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From Group Director, Human Resources

“Africa’s greatest resource is its people, and investing in young talent is one of the ways we can contribute to the continent’s future.”

Improvement in Leadership Capabilities (Self-Assessed)
87%
Trainees Reporting an Inclusive Workplace Culture
91%
Access To Leaders & Executive Mentors
100%

Testimonials

Listen to their successful stories in starting the Graduate Trainee Programme

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 access to leaders and mentors here is unmatched. You’re constantly learning, growing, and being challenged. Applying to and joining the Graduate Trainee Programme in 2022 was one of the best choices i have made in my life and career so far. The access to top executives today for me, is still unmatched
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Chinabia Okoli
Executive Assistant, Office of the Chairman
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
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
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

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.

Supporting Companies

Some of our investee companies participating in this 2026 Graduate Trainee Programme

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