(Starting June 2026, for current students graduating in 2027)
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
Company: Visa
Closing Date: Not Specified
About Visa
As the world’s leader in digital payments technology, Visa’s mission is to connect the world through the most creative, reliable, and secure payment network—enabling individuals, businesses, and economies to thrive. VisaNet, Visa’s global processing network, can handle over 65,000 transaction messages per second securely and reliably.
Visa is a company built on innovation, diversity, and a commitment to transforming the world from analog to digital. Whether you’re a disruptor, risk-taker, or change-maker, Visa is where your individuality fits right in.
About the Internship: Visa Consulting & Analytics (VCA)
Visa Consulting & Analytics is Visa’s payments consulting arm, with a global team of 600+ consultants and data scientists. VCA works with Visa’s clients and partners on a wide range of strategic, digital, product, risk, and portfolio management topics.
Within VCA, the Data Science team leverages statistics, advanced analytics, and machine learning using exclusive insights from VisaNet—one of the largest payment networks in the world.
What You’ll Work On
As an intern, you’ll support a consulting project team on tasks such as:
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Collecting data and conducting research
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Analyzing internal and external datasets
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Developing actionable insights to support strategic recommendations
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Preparing project deliverables (e.g., Excel models, PowerPoint slides)
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Assisting in hypothesis development, findings, and client presentations
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Supporting the creation of white papers, internal research, or client proposals
Projects span across the region and focus on areas such as portfolio optimization, risk, digital innovation, and more.
Who Should Apply
Qualifications:
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Current student pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree (e.g., Economics, Business, Finance, IT/MIS, Engineering)
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Graduation date of December 2026
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Available for a 3-month internship (June – August 2026)
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Available for full-time employment from January 2027
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Excellent academic record
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Strong problem-solving and business case skills
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Proficient in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
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Strong analytical, financial, and collaboration skills
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Effective communicator able to gain buy-in from stakeholders
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Self-driven, adaptable, and thrives in fast-paced environments
Additional Information
Visa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status. Visa also considers qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and local law.