Analytics Grad Program - Client Capabilities Network

McKinsey & Company; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 279,000 - 502,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Learning and mentorship opportunities

Job summary

McKinsey & Company is offering a position in their CCN Analytics Graduate Program in Johannesburg, South Africa. The role focuses on developing machine learning and AI solutions for clients across various industries. Candidates should have a strong academic background in data analytics or related fields and experience in Python and other data science tools. You will be responsible for shaping strategies, building AI solutions, and effectively communicating insights to stakeholders. Comprehensive benefits and a collaborative work environment are provided.

Qualifications

• Strong academic track record in relevant fields.
• Experience with data science tools and languages.
• Willingness to work on high-stakes problems.

Responsibilities

• Work at the forefront of AI and machine learning technologies.
• Shape big-picture strategy and build AI solutions.
• Communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders.

Skills

Python

Data analytics

Machine learning

Statistical analysis

Cloud platforms

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in data analytics, computer science, machine learning, applied statistics, mathematics or artificial intelligence

Tools

AWS

GCP

Azure

Job description

Who You'll Work With

Driving lasting impact and building long‑term capabilities with our clients is not easy work. You are the kind of person who thrives in a high‑performance, high‑reward culture—doing hard things, picking yourself up when you stumble, and having the resilience to try another way forward.

In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities you need to become a stronger leader faster than you ever thought possible. Your colleagues at all levels will invest deeply in your development, just as they invest in delivering exceptional results for clients, and every day you will receive apprenticeship, coaching, and exposure that will accelerate your growth.

What We Offer

• Continuous learning: Our learning and apprenticeship culture, backed by structured programs, is all about helping you grow while creating an environment where feedback is clear, actionable, and focused on your development.
• A voice that matters: From day one we value your ideas and contributions. You’ll make a tangible impact by offering innovative ideas and practical solutions, upholding our commitment to ethics and integrity.
• Global community: With colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 nationalities, our firm’s diversity fuels creativity and helps us solve the best possible outcomes.
• World‑class benefits: Along with a competitive salary based on your location, experience, and skills, we provide a comprehensive benefits package to support your holistic well‑being.

Your Impact

At McKinsey’s CCN Analytics Graduate Program you will work at the forefront of machine learning, generative AI, and emerging agentic AI technologies, helping leading organizations navigate into the age of Artificial Intelligence.

Responsibilities include shaping big‑picture strategy and building and coding solutions across the AI value chain. You will identify where AI can create value across businesses, develop multi‑year AI roadmaps, and define the operating models needed to deliver them, including team structures, required capabilities, technology stacks, and investment priorities.

You will also reimagine how business functions operate in an AI‑native future—e.g., redesigning fraud detection by integrating machine learning models, virtual AI agents, and generative AI co‑pilots to enhance efficiency and decision‑making.

In addition you will build and deploy AI solutions, scaling components with Python, PySpark, SQL, and cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, and Azure, while bringing these solutions to life in real‑world client environments. You will combine research, expert interviews, and data analysis with collaborative problem‑solving to generate insights and develop innovative models, then communicate findings and recommendations clearly to client stakeholders.

You will work with a diverse range of organizations, from large global enterprises to fast‑growing startups across industries, tackling use cases such as optimizing pricing strategies, personalizing customer experiences, or supporting complex technological initiatives. Throughout the program you will develop strong commercial thinking, deepen your industry knowledge, and strengthen problem‑solving and communication skills.

Your Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in data analytics, computer science, machine learning, applied statistics, mathematics or artificial intelligence with a strong academic track record
• Experience (academic or professional) with data science tools and languages: Python (must), and possibly others like R, SPSS, SAS, or Hadoop
• Willingness to work on high‑stakes problems that shape industries, solving tough challenges and learning from the best
• Entrepreneurial mindset with commercial instinct, and willingness to take initiative and build the skills to lead teams, ventures, or products
• Ability to take ownership of your workstream, plan your approach, and deliver results—while managing competing demands and tight deadlines