Mastercard Associate Consultant Graduate Programme 2027
- Location
- Johannesburg, Gauteng
- Minimum qualification
- Bachelor's degree
- Closing date
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In brief
Overview This is an editorial summary of the Mastercard Associate Consultant Graduate Programme 2027, located in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. The programme offers an opportunity for suitably qualified graduates to join small consulting teams, assisting major brands in solving complex strategic and business challenges. Successful candidates will gain exposure to diverse industries including Financial Services, Retail, Restaurants, Hospitality, Technology, and other consumer and business sectors, with a strong emphasis on technology, data, and strategic problem-solving. The programme has two main specialisation tracks: Strategy & Transformation and Marketing. Programme start dates are March or September 2027. What you will do As an Associate Consultant, you will contribute to client projects, take ownership of deliverables, and build professional relationships with external clients. Specific responsibilities depending on the specialisation track include: * **Strategy & Transformation:** Helping clients address strategic, tactical, and operational challenges, business transformation, product development, marketing, customer loyalty, innovation, and performance improvement. The work is comparable to traditional management consulting, potentially involving engagements with large multinational companies. * **Marketing:** Developing and implementing marketing strategies and campaigns for Mastercard clients. This may involve marketing campaign strategy, campaign implementation, campaign performance evaluation, direct marketing, customer data analysis, behavioural data analysis, transactional data analysis, and measuring client and Mastercard outcomes. Requirements (from the original advert) Applicants must: * Have an undergraduate or master’s degree. * Expect to graduate between November 2026 and August 2027. * Be able to communicate complex ideas effectively. * Have strong written English communication skills. * Have strong verbal English communication skills. * Be available to start in either March 2027 or September 2027. Who should apply The programme may be suitable for candidates who demonstrate: * Strong analytical ability. * Problem-solving skills. * Communication skills. * Teamwork. * Client relationship skills. * Interest in strategy and consulting. * Interest in technology and data. * Ability to work on complex business challenges. Deadline 05 November 2026 Reference Original posting: https://careers.mastercard.com/us/en/job/MASRUSR287587EXTERNALENUS/Associate-Consultant-Launch-Graduate-Program-2027-Johannesburg-South-Africa?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=phenom-feeds&source=LINKEDIN Source: studentroom
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