Work Experience Opportunity For Final-Year Students

Accenture In South Africa; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture In South Africa is offering a Vacation Work Programme designed for final-year students passionate about solving complex problems and shaping industries. This immersive week includes hands-on workshops, exposure to industry leaders, and the opportunity to interview for future roles. Ideal candidates should have strong communication skills and be ready to engage with real-world strategy challenges while gaining valuable experience.

Benefits

Paid internship (small stipend)

Travel, stay, and meals covered

Qualifications

• Final-year student with > 65% grade average.
• Currently enrolled in qualifying degree programs.

Responsibilities

• Work on real strategy challenges alongside consultants.
• Build core consulting skills through hands-on workshops.
• Interview for a full-time role after the internship.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Logical thinking

Structured problem-solving

Comfort with ambiguity

High learning agility

Creativity and initiative

Education

BCom General or similar

BEng Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial, or Computer Science

Job description

Location : Midrand, Johannesburg | Duration : 5 Days | Format : In-Office

Small Stipend, Big Experience! Includes Interviews for Graduate Programme Roles

Are you a final-year student with a passion for solving complex problems, shaping the future of industries, and making a real impact?

The Accenture Strategy & Consulting Vacation Work Programme offers you a unique opportunity to experience the world of strategy first-hand — and take the first step in launching your career. Over the course of an immersive, high-impact week, you'll:

1. Work on real strategy challenges alongside our consultants and get a taste of client work that's shaping industries
2. Build core consulting skills through hands-on workshops, team-based case studies, and one-on-one mentoring
3. Gain exposure to industry leaders and see how we're helping clients grow and transform across sectors like consumer goods, financial services, telecommunications, and more
4. Explore the future with AI — experience how Accenture is leading in the Age of AI and learn how technology, data, and strategy intersect to unlock new value
5. Engage with senior leaders and get insight into what sets Accenture S&C apart as a place to grow your impact and career
6. Interview for a full-time role, giving you a head start on joining one of Africa's most dynamic and future-focused strategy teams

This is more than just work experience. It's a glimpse into the future of business — and your potential role in shaping it! This is a paid internship (small stipend, big experience!).

Additionally, travel, stay, and meals will be covered by us if travelling > [distance not specified].

WHO WE ARE : Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services and solutions in strategy, consulting, digital, technology, and operations.

Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries and all business functions — underpinned by the world's largest delivery network — Accenture works at the intersection of business and technology to help clients improve their performance and create sustainable value for their stakeholders.

With over [number not specified], people serving clients in more than [number not specified] countries, Accenture drives innovation to improve the way the world works and lives.

Visit us at [website not specified].

WE'RE LOOKING FOR : If you are a current student with an > 65% grade average, who is completing your final year in one of the qualifying degrees listed below and are ready to join the workforce next year — we'd love to hear from you.

Degree Preferences :

• Commerce : BCom General, Economics, Finance, Information Systems, Business Information Technology, Masters of Management in Commerce Courses or Postgraduate Diploma in Commerce
• Engineering : BEng Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial Engineering, or Computer Science

Key Strengths We Value :

• Strong communication skills
• Logical thinking and structured problem-solving
• Comfort with ambiguity and ability to create clarity
• High learning agility and a strong "can-do" attitude
• Initiative, creativity, and the desire to grow

Note : This is an opportunity with nominal payment, and you'll need to be able to commute daily to our Midrand office for the full week.

Application Documents Needed :

• Copy of your ID document
• Copy of your full academic record
• A copy of your CV

Application Steps :

1. Register / Create an account using your email and a password
2. Start Application. Choose "Apply Manually"
3. On the My Information page, fill in all fields (Family name = Surname)
4. On the My Experience page, include any part-time or volunteer experience (e.g., tutoring, promotions)
5. GPA = Academic Average
6. Complete the Voluntary Disclosure section
7. Review your application on the Summary Page and hit Submit

We look forward to hearing from you!