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Associate Consultant Intern, 2025 - South Africa

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Mastercard

Jan 10

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Consulting
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • Johannesburg
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You must be a South African citizen, a penultimate or final-year student graduating by Oct '25, possess strong PC skills, and have innovative thinking and communication abilities.
  • You will network with leaders, build client relationships, receive mentorship, contribute meaningfully, and collaborate across teams in business development, account, and product management.

Requirements

  • To be available to work Full-time between approximately Mid June'25 to July'25.
  • To be a Penultimate Masters/Undergraduate Student, due to graduate no earlier than October 2025 Or Final year student as appropriate
  • Innovative thinking and thoughtful risk-taking.
  • Ability to partner across the organization.
  • Sound communication skills.
  • Citizenship Requirement: Applicants for this position must be a citizen of South Africa in order to be considered for this role.
  • Expert PC skills including proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access

Responsibilities

  • As an Associate Consultant Intern, you will:
  • Participate in volunteer and team building experiences
  • Gain exposure to our leadership team through networking sessions and speaker series
  • Begin to build relationships with clients to understand their business needs, seek strategic solutions and guide impactful decisions
  • Grow by receiving hands-on mentorship from an experienced management team
  • Have an opportunity for meaningful contributions
  • Collaborate with colleagues across different areas of the organization and gain exposure to business development, account management, and product management

FAQs

What is the duration of the Associate Consultant Intern position?

The internship runs from approximately mid-June 2025 to July 2025.

Who is eligible to apply for this internship?

Applicants must be penultimate year undergraduate or master's students due to graduate no earlier than October 2025, or final year students as appropriate.

What type of candidates are you looking for?

We seek passionate and talented professionals with a strong interest in business, analytical skills, and a commitment to teamwork and integrity.

Are there specific tracks I can choose from?

Yes, you should indicate your first track preference in your cover letter. The available tracks are Strategy & Transformation, Performance Analytics, and Marketing.

Is citizenship required for this position?

Yes, applicants must be citizens of South Africa to be considered for this role.

What kind of skills are necessary for this internship?

Strong analytical and quantitative skills are required, along with proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access. Experience with data analysis or querying tools is also an asset for specific tracks.

Will I have the opportunity to work with clients?

Yes, as an Associate Consultant Intern, you will begin to build relationships with clients and understand their business needs.

Is mentorship provided during the internship?

Yes, you will receive hands-on mentorship from an experienced management team throughout the internship.

What kind of projects can I expect to work on?

Interns will work on projects across various industries, including financial services, retail, and hospitality, focusing on strategic, operational, and transformational challenges.

How can I learn more about what it's like to work at Mastercard?

You can participate in our job simulation available at: https://www.theforage.com/simulations/mastercard/advisors-client-services-xvlw.

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Mastercard

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Consulting
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Employees
1966
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Mastercard is a global technology company in the payments industry. Our mission is to connect and power an inclusive, digital economy that benefits everyone, everywhere by making transactions safe, simple, smart and accessible. Using secure data and networks, partnerships and passion, our innovations and solutions help individuals, financial institutions, governments and businesses realize their greatest potential. Our decency quotient, or DQ, drives our culture and everything we do inside and outside of our company. With connections across more than 210 countries and territories, we are building a sustainable world that unlocks priceless possibilities for all.

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