Data Graduate

Looking to kick-start your career? Start big with iqbusiness.

At iqbusiness, Africa’s future-focused management and digital growth enabler, we believe in starting strong. With over 26 years of experience and led by some of the continent’s top thinkers and doers, our purpose is clear: to grow people, grow business, and grow Africa as one.

We offer unmatched scale and capabilities that unlock exponential value and global growth for our clients. Backed by our signature Geshido energy, we’re known for delivering meaningful, high-impact work. As a Level 1 B-BBEE contributor, and proudly B-Corp, Conscious Companies and Top Employer certified, we are committed to doing business the right way.

About the programme

Our graduate programme is designed for passionate, analytical, and enthusiastic individuals ready to step into consulting. Through structured training and real-world exposure—both internally and on client projects—you’ll sharpen your skills and build experience that matters.

Why data matters

Data is the spark behind innovation, smarter decisions, and better customer experiences. When used right, it leads to higher revenue, lower costs, and deeper understanding of user behaviours and needs. But navigating the data landscape isn’t easy. That’s where our Data Consultants come in—fueling the data revolution and helping businesses thrive in a future defined by insight and intelligence.

Data Engineering

• Enhancing data solutions, including databases, data warehouses, and pipelines, to maximise raw data’s utility. We design BI Architectures, craft robust data solution architectures, aid in seamless data migration, integrate disparate sources into unified data marts, and ensure technical implementation aligns with governance and regulations.

Data Enablement

• Empowering the data landscape with our expertise in data analysis and effective solutions. We bridge the gap between technology and business goals, ensuring seamless integration, data governance, and efficient data handling.

Business Application

• Expertise extends to the customisation and enhancement of Microsoft Dynamics 365 implementations. We ensure that systems are not just tailored but finely tuned to the specific nuances of your business, guaranteeing optimal performance and functionality.

Analytics

• Focusing on leveraging data to produce automated actionable insights, improve decision-making, and provide predictive solutions to drive both revenue and business efficiency. We engage on designing and developing analytics-specific Data Marts (ABTs) for comprehensive analytics, conducting exploratory data analysis to identify business trends and opportunities, designing and developing predictive and propensity models to support cross-selling and up-selling initiatives, and creating analytical models to build actionable insights from AI and ML for informed decision-making.

Quantitative Advisory Services

• Focusing on designing, building, and deploying quantitative models that measure all forms of risk and encompass general Quantitative Modelling using advanced analytics and machine learning. We cover Credit Risk across retail and corporate credit, the comprehensive management of Market Risk, insights into Regulatory Risk through quantitative impact analyses, Operational Risk management, and assessment of Climate Risk.

Qualifications:

• Completed degree in one of the following fields of study:
• BCom or BSC
  • Technology and/or Systems degree
• PDM; PDBA; PGDIP and Masters in any of the above would be advantageous

Requirements:

• Leadership Roles: Participation in student organizations, clubs, or leadership positions that demonstrate initiative and organizational skills.
• Project Work: Experience in handling academic or extracurricular projects that involve teamwork and strategic thinking.
• Previous Internship or Work Experience: Prior experience in Consulting, Data, or a related field would be advantageous.
• Ability to the travel between iqbusiness and our clients, locally or outside of SA.

Skills & Competency:

• Analytical Skills: Proficiency in analysing data, identifying trends, and making data-driven recommendations.
• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively interact with clients and team members.
• Technical Skills: Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Word) and basic knowledge of data analysis tools (e.g., SQL, Python, or R) is a plus.
• Research Skills: Ability to conduct thorough and accurate research to support project needs and client engagements.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Demonstrated ability to approach complex problems methodically and creatively.

Our Expectations

iqbusiness is different, we walk differently, we talk differently, we even look different, but that’s what makes us unique. We’re our own kind of genuine and we expect to see how genuine you are.

If you become a part of iqbusiness and the Data & Analytics Team, these are some of our expectations.

Get involved

• iqbusiness is more than just a business and Data & Analytics is more than just a field of expertise. It’s a Revolution, leveraging data to bridge the divide between emerging technologies and business goals. Our mission is to empower our clients, enabling them to harness the power of this transformation.
• Be a part of the bigger picture, attend workshops and bootcamps, go the extra mile and join an initiative, put yourself out there to create a name for yourself.

Gain exposure

• There are many opportunities to get involved across projects and environments within iqbusiness. The more exposure one obtains the better the journey of upskilling and understanding will be. Look for the below areas to advance.

• Client project – Learning and applying specific methods, tools and techniques to help deliver on a project to a client.
• Internal Project/Support – Engage internally with iqbusiness and learn how the business functions. Assist and add value to help in attaining the strategic goals. Support in the day to day by always being open to a learning experience.
• Cross Functional – Diversify your knowledge and skills by engaging and learning across environments and projects. Show adaptability and impetus by taking on different projects and be able to show resolve in finding a solution.

Be the best version of yourself

• We want you to be you!! With the key values of iqbusiness in mind, we want each individual to pave their path and grow within iqbusiness.
• Collaborate, share and learn from one another and across the business. Show passion and curiosity to learn and develop new skills,but also hone older ones.
• Be caring and supportive by putting up a hand to lend a hand and understand that not all being done will change the world, but it may just help someone for that day.
• Be adaptable and resilient in smaller more monotonous pieces of work, knowing that as you develop the bigger more extravagant projects will come.