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