Associate Consultant, Launch Program — Data & Strategy

Mastercard Inc.; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Mastercard Inc. in Johannesburg invites applications for its Associate Consultant, Launch Graduate Program – 2027. You will work through an 18‑month program, gaining hands-on experience, structured learning, and mentorship while tackling real business challenges across industries.

You’ll collaborate in small teams, own deliverables, and build client relationships, with a focus on technology and data to deepen your skills and accelerate your career within Mastercard.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or master’s degree with an expected graduation date in November 2026 – August 2027.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively – both verbally and in writing – in English.
• Availability: Must be available to start in March or September 2027.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate within small teams to help some of the world's biggest brands answer and implement solutions for their most challenging strategic questions.
• Create meaningful contributions through ownership of deliverables and building external relationships with clients.
• Focusing on technology and data, you will gain broad exposure to a range of industries, including financial services, retail, restaurants, hospitality, and more.

Skills

Communication

Analytic Thinking

Teamwork

Integrity

English Proficiency

Problem Solving

Education

Undergraduate or Master’s degree (expecting graduation 2026-2027)

Tools

SQL

SAS

Excel

Tableau

Job description

Mastercard Inc. in Johannesburg invites applications for its Associate Consultant, Launch Graduate Program – 2027. You will work through an 18‑month program, gaining hands-on experience, structured learning, and mentorship while tackling real business challenges across industries.

You’ll collaborate in small teams, own deliverables, and build client relationships, with a focus on technology and data to deepen your skills and accelerate your career within Mastercard.