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Start Date

Class Schedule

Monday - Friday 

Programme Length

12 months 

Location

Johannesburg 

WHAT IS OGCTA?

 

The OG CTA (Ogilvy Creative Technology Academy) discovers and nurtures hidden, high-potential talent in the technology and creative sectors. Ogilvy South Africa, an advertising agency within a global powerhouse network, sponsors this program. It provides them with an international platform to display their skills.

 

WHY SHOULD I APPLY?

Educate to employ

The OG CTA aims not to just educate and upskill successful candidates but employ them post their 12 month learning experience. Learners have a direct pathway to employment post the programme.

Holistic education

Access the full power of our career services team, who has supported over 5000 African alumni.

Get paid to learn

You will earn a stipend while you learn bringing down the barriers to enabling your potential. 

Partnership between Ogilvy and Deviare

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The Deviare Youth Campus is a platform empowering the next generation of leaders with future-ready skills, mentorship, and growth opportunities. Through innovative programs and hands-on learning, we bridge the gap between education and employment. Young minds gain access to industry experts and transformative tools, unlocking meaningful career paths. Our mission is to nurture potential, inspire ambition, and build a thriving community of change-makers.

Ogilvy South Africa is the leader in the industry, focused on building and transforming brands. Employing more than 900 staff across two offices, We see ourselves as a company that does more than ads and have proven that by maintaining our humility and an almost divine discontent at our past successes, we can do more than stay relevant. For more than 50 years, Ogilvy South Africa has created iconic advertising for clients such as KFC, VW, SAB, BP, DStv and Mondelez amongst others, and we continue to live by our founders credo of existing to “Make brands matter”.

PROGRAMMES OFFERED

AI Software Development

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Admission requirement: Matric or recognised NQF level 4

Qualification obtained: Occupational Certificate: Artificial Intelligence, Software Developer, NQF Level 5.

Programme delivered by: Deviare

Start Date: 15 April 2026

Applications Closing Date: 9 February 2026

Join the OG Creative Technology Academy to earn an Occupational Certificate: Artificial Intelligence Software Developer (NQF 5) – perfect for those passionate about embedding AI into software applications and IT projects. Learners will be introduced to foundational AI concepts, machine learning algorithms, and integration techniques for real-world problem-solving, while gaining hands-on skills to create, test, and deploy code that enables machines to tackle complex problems with human-like intelligence. You'll also explore practical implementation, including coding AI logic, testing models, neural networks, and deploying solutions using industry-standard tools like Python environments, TensorFlow, and development frameworks.

Data Science

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Admission requirement: Matric or recognised NQF level 4

Qualification obtained: Occupational Certificate: Data Science Practitioner, NQF Level 5

Programme delivered by: Deviare

Start Date: 15 April 2026

Applications Closing Date: 9 February 2026

The OG Creative Technology Academy is offering the opportunity to study and complete the Occupational Certificate: Data Science Practitioner (NQF 5, 185 credits), with a specialised focus on solving business problems through data techniques. Learners will be introduced to data collection from diverse sources, analysis methods to uncover patterns and trends, and visualization tools for impactful reporting. Learners will also gain practical skills with industry-standard software such as Python programming environments, spreadsheets for data manipulation, visual analytics platforms, and statistical tools like R or similar for transforming raw data into business insights.

Multimedia Design

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Admission requirement: Matric with English and Maths

Qualification obtained: Higher Certificate in Design (Multimedia Design), NQF5.

Programme delivered by: Greenside Design Centre

Start Date: 9 February 2026

Applications Closing Date: 16 January 2026

The OG Creative Technology Academy is offering the opportunity to study and complete a Higher Certificate in Design (NQF 5), with a specialised focus on Multimedia Design. Learners will be introduced to general design principles, visual thinking, and communication. Learners will also explore digital screen-based communication, including motion graphics, web design, app development, and User Interface (UI) / User Experience (UX) design. Additionally, they will gain practical skills with industry-standard software such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, and coding editors like VS Code.

HOW CAN I APPLY?

Choose stream

Choose only one stream you would like to apply for by hitting the apply button. 

Submit form

Complete the application form and wait to be redirected to the Deviare Recruitment platform

Complete profile

After creating and completing your profile by uploading all documents required, you will be required to take Aptitude Assessments.

*Your application will not be considered if you do not complete the aptitude assessments. 

Application feedback

Receive notification on the status of your application and wait to begin your learning journey. 

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