Apply for CapitalSage Holdings Graduate Trainee Programme 2026

Job Description

The CapitalSage Holdings Graduate Trainee Programme 2026/2027 also known as SafeForge is a one (1) year leadership course that seeks to groom fresh graduates into seasoned professioanls that can tackle challenges across financial services, technology, healthcare and agribusiness etc.

Online application for first cohort commenced on 7 October 2026 and will close on 31 October 2026. Irrespective of your academic discipline, this programme is a good fit especially if you have completed NYSC.

About SageForge Graduate Trainee Programme 2026

CapitalSage Holdings started as a small microfinance institution in 2014 but later metamorphosed into a national conglomerate getting across financial technology, agricubiness, manufacturing, FMCG, Healthcare, Logistics and Digital commerce etc.

Currently, the company has strong presence in Nigeria, The Gambia, Kenya, Benin Republic, Cameroon, Togo, Senegal, United Kingdom, Canada, United States and the United Arab Emirates.

Here’s a breakdown of how the program goes:

• Onboarding: The first cohort begins onboarding in November 2026.
• Foundation Block: At this stage, candidates will attend a Six-week classroom learning at one centre in Ibadan. This will cover business and commercial fundamentals, leadership, analytical thinking and problem-solving, communication, and how the CapitalSage group works.
• Core gate: In week three, the company confirms your business stream. It bases that decision on your stated preference, your performance and what the businesses need.
• Placement: After the Foundation Block, candidates will move into one of the company’s businesses to work on real-time projects while being supervised, mentored and coached for the rest of the programme.
• Completion: After completing the twelve (12) months training, top-performing SafeForge associates (candidates) may be offered opportunities within the company.

Why Join CapitalSage Holdings Graduate Trainee Programme?

Here ae the key benefits and reasons why you should apply for SafeForge graduate trainee programme.

1. Real-time experience: The programme begins with 6 weeks classroom lessons after which, you will spend the remaining months to work on real projects. The company offers Associates the opportunity to participate in ongoing projects inside real businesses which fosters experience.

2. It fits into diverse industries: There is more than one industry as the company spans banking, payments, healthcare, farming and retail. Sequel to this, you will find departments and projects that offers experience relevant to your academic discipline.

3. Mentorship and coaching: The entire CapitalSage Holdings graduate trainee programme is big on mentorship, as Associates will be assigned to seasoned professionals and experienced executives who will guide and cross their performances on a regular basis.

4. Possibility of employment: At the end of the programme, graduate trainee who performed well may get placement offers but this is dependent on the positions available at the time.

SageForge Graduate Trainee Opportunities

Below are the open business streams, as such you will have to fine-tune your application for one of these sectors.

• Financial Services & Fintech
• Healthcare
• Agribusiness
• Manufacturing
• FMCG
• Logistics & Supply Chain
• E-Commerce & Digital Retail
• Manufacturing & Commercial Services
• Corporate & Enabling Functions

Applicants for FinTech will be divided into two categories as follows:

CapitalSage Technology (CST) which the focus is more on microfinance banking, lending, payment infrastructure, wealth management, investment services and financial advisory.

CapitalSage Vantage (CSV) on the other hand focuses on cross-border payments, remittances and digital wealth management.

Requirements for CapitalSage Holdings Graduate Trainee Programme 2026

To get selected:

• Applicant must be a Nigerian citizen with valid National Identification card.
• Must have either a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification.
• Must have graduated with at least second class upper (2:1)
• Have completed NYSC and currently have discharge certificate.
• Shall be fully available throughout the 12 months duration.
• The programme is open to all graduates irrespective of academic discipline.

How to Apply

1. Click on the apply now button to access the official application page.
2. On CapitalSage Holdings career page, click apply now.
3. Proceed to carefully fill the online application form
4. Attach required documents and submit.

Deadline: October 31, 2026