Job: Visa Consulting & Analytics (VCA) Internship

Company : Visa; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 67,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Visa invites qualified students to join a 3-month internship within Visa's consulting and data science arm (VCA) in Johannesburg, focused on delivering payments consulting services to clients and partners. You will work with a project team on strategy, product, portfolio management, risk, or digital projects, supporting data analysis and client deliverables.

You will gain exposure to VisaNet data and contribute to client recommendations and internal research, with potential to join full-time in

Qualifications

• Current student pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in relevant disciplines
• Graduation must be December 2026
• Strong analytical capabilities and ability to solve business cases
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Word & PowerPoint; strong communication skills

Responsibilities

• Collect required data and conduct research for consulting projects
• Conduct data analysis using VisaNet and external data sources
• Develop insights to inform client recommendations
• Support senior team members in developing hypotheses, conclusions, and client presentations
• Potentially support white papers, internal research, or client proposals

Skills

Analytical thinking

Financial analysis

Data analysis

Collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Economics, Business, Finance, IT/MIS, Engineering

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Description

A 3-month internship within Visa's consulting and data science arm (VCA), focused on delivering payments consulting services to clients and partners. The intern will work closely with a project team on strategy, product, portfolio management, risk, or digital projects, supporting data analysis, research, insight development, and the creation of client deliverables. The role offers exposure to VisaNet data and the chance to contribute to client recommendations and internal research.

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Responsibilities

• Collect required data and conduct research for consulting projects
• Conduct data analysis using internal (VisaNet) and external data sources
• Develop insights from analyses to inform the development of recommendations
• Support senior team members in developing hypotheses, conclusions, and client presentations
• Potentially support the development of white papers, internal research, or client proposals

Qualifications

• Education: Current student working towards a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Economics, Business, Finance, IT/MIS, Engineering, or related disciplines
• Graduation Date: Must be graduating in December 2026
• Availability:
• Must be available for the 3-month internship from June 2026 to August 2026
• Must be available to join a full-time role by January 2027
• Skills & Attributes:
• Excellent academic record
• Strong analytical capabilities and experience solving business cases
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Word & PowerPoint
• Superior analytical and financial analysis skills
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to articulate viewpoints effectively
• Self-confident, hands-on, and adaptable to a fast-paced environment

Hiring organization

Visa

Employment Type: Internship

Job Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa