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Management Consulting Graduate

South Africa, NationalGraduate ProgrammeICTCloses 13 August 2026

About this role

iqbusiness is a leading African management and digital consulting firm with over 27 years of experience. Our purpose is to grow people, grow business, and grow Africa. We deliver high-impact solutions and are recognized as a Level 1 B-BBEE contributor, Conscious Company, and Top Employer.

Programme Overview

Our Graduate Programme is designed for analytical and motivated graduates who want to build a career in consulting. Consulting requires individuals who are comfortable working in dynamic environments, solving unfamiliar problems, collaborating with diverse teams and adapting quickly to changing client needs.

You will gain:

  • Structured training
  • Hands-on project experience (internal and client-facing)
  • Exposure to real business challenges
  • Development across key consulting capabilities


Role Overview

As a Graduate Management Consultant, you will:

  • Support analysis of business problems
  • Assist with research and data interpretation
  • Help design and implement solutions
  • Work across areas such as:
    • Business Analysis
    • Process Improvement
    • Systems Analysis
    • Solution Design


Minimum Qualifications

  • BCom Management / Business Science
  • BCom/BSc Computer Science
  • BCom Economics / Econometrics
  • BCom Information Systems
  • BCom Business Analytics
    (Honours/Masters advantageous)

 

Key Requirements

  • Leadership involvement (student bodies, clubs, etc.)
  • Experience working on team-based projects
  • Prior internship or work experience (advantageous)
  • Ability to travel (locally and potentially internationally)

 

Key Skills

  • Analytical thinking – Ability to interpret data and identify insights
  • Communication – Strong written and verbal skills
  • Technical skills – MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word (basic SQL/Python/R advantageous)
  • Research – Ability to gather and analyse information
  • Problem-solving – Structured and creative approach to challenges

 

What we are looking for

  • Curiosity about how businesses operate
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking ability
  • Ability to structure and solve complex problems
  • Confidence engaging with different stakeholders
  • Learning agility and adaptability
  • Initiative beyond academic studies
  • A genuine interest in consulting and business improvement


Please note: As all iqbusiness roles require honesty in the handling of or access to cash, finances, financial systems, or confidential information; our recruitment process requires that the following background checks be completed: credit, criminal, ID, and qualification verification

iqbusiness is committed to sustainable growth and transformation, we embrace diversity and employ previously disadvantaged individuals

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