Digital Strategy Junior Analyst — Graduate Internship

Company : Absa; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 100,000 - 145,000; Part time

Job summary

Absa is launching an exciting graduate programme to develop the next generation of digital strategy leaders. As a Junior Analyst, you will join a dynamic team driving strategic initiatives across digital channels, customer value management, and commercial growth.

This role suits a recent graduate with strong analytical foundations and a passion for solving problems in innovative ways. Responsibilities include data-driven insights, problem decomposition, large-data analysis, and collaboration

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field (Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science) or Finance/Economics.
• Strong academic performance and demonstrated analytical aptitude.
• Analytical thinking: ability to deconstruct complex problems using first-principles logic.
• Data literacy: comfortable working with large datasets and translating insights into recommendations.
• Visual communication: ability to create clear, concise charts and graphics.
• Verbal communication: able to present ideas clearly to diverse audiences.
• Written communication: professional tone for executive communication.
• Coachability: open to feedback and adaptable to new challenges.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of digital strategy initiatives through data-driven insights
• Break down complex business problems using first-principles thinking and structured problem-solving approaches
• Analyze large datasets to identify trends, opportunities, and risks, and present findings in clear, compelling visual formats (charts, dashboards, infographics)
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support strategic planning, performance tracking, and business case development
• Prepare high-quality written reports, executive summaries, and presentations for senior stakeholders
• Participate in workshops, brainstorming sessions, and strategic reviews, contributing ideas and insights confidently
• Embrace coaching and feedback to accelerate personal and professional growth

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data literacy

Visual communication

Verbal communication

Written communication

Coachability

Education

STEM/Finance degree

Job description

Absa is launching an exciting graduate programme to develop the next generation of digital strategy leaders. As a Junior Analyst, you will join a dynamic team driving strategic initiatives across digital channels, customer value management, and commercial growth.

This role suits a recent graduate with strong analytical foundations and a passion for solving problems in innovative ways. Responsibilities include data-driven insights, problem decomposition, large-data analysis, and collaboration