Launch Graduate: Associate Consultant (Data & Strategy)

Placements24; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 260,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Mastercard's Launch Graduate Program 2027 in Johannesburg, South Africa invites high-potential graduates to join an 18-month journey of hands-on experience, structured learning, and mentorship from industry leaders. You’ll work on real business challenges, across diverse tracks, building technical, analytical, and professional capabilities to accelerate your career within Mastercard.

Two specialization tracks—Strategy & Transformation and Marketing—provide breadth, with opportunities to

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or master's degree with expected graduation date in Nov 2026 – Aug 2027.
• Able to communicate complex ideas effectively in English (verbal and written).
• Availability to start in Mar or Sep 2027.
• Application deadline: 5th November.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate within small teams to help brands answer and implement solutions for strategic questions.
• Take ownership of deliverables and build external client relationships.
• Focus on technology and data; gain exposure to financial services, retail, hospitality, and more.

Education

Undergraduate or Master's degree

Tools

SQL

SAS

Excel

Tableau

Job description

Mastercard's Launch Graduate Program 2027 in Johannesburg, South Africa invites high-potential graduates to join an 18-month journey of hands-on experience, structured learning, and mentorship from industry leaders. You’ll work on real business challenges, across diverse tracks, building technical, analytical, and professional capabilities to accelerate your career within Mastercard.

Two specialization tracks—Strategy & Transformation and Marketing—provide breadth, with opportunities to