Management Consulting Graduate

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