Data Analytics Intern

At Mukuru, data is not just reporting — it is how we unlock opportunity, drive financial inclusion, and power decisions that impact millions across Africa.

We are looking for ambitious graduates who are passionate about turning data into insight and insight into impact. If you are curious, analytical, and excited about solving real business challenges in a fast-moving Fin Tech environment, this internship is your opportunity to step into a meaningful data career.

This is not a shadowing programme. You will work on real projects that influence decision-making across payments, lending, digital wallets, and financial services products.

You will:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive data-informed decisions

• Analyse complex datasets to uncover trends, risks and opportunities

• Build dashboards and reporting solutions using SQL, Power BI and Python

• Work with modern data platforms such as Snowflake

• Contribute to initiatives involving analytics, machine learning and AI

• Present insights to business stakeholders and incorporate feedback

• Participate in structured mentorship and personal development programmes

You will gain exposure to both the technical and commercial side of analytics — understanding not just how to analyse data, but why it matters.

• A recent graduate in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Actuarial Science, Economics or a related field

• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving ability

• Interest in programming languages such as SQL and Python

• Curiosity about data platforms, visualisation tools and AI

• Strong communication skills — able to explain insights clearly

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment

• South African citizenship

You do not need to know everything. You need curiosity, discipline, and the drive to learn.

• Hands-on experience in a high-growth Fin Tech environment

• Exposure to enterprise-scale data and real business impact

• Mentorship from experienced analytics professionals

• A competitive salary

• The opportunity for permanent employment based on performance

I am sure you are reading this job description and meet majority of the criteria BUT you may also still not be 100% comfortable in applying. We believe that there is a place for everyone under the Mukuru sun and we want YOU to contribute to our diverse tapestry of talent. So come on, take a leap of faith, and send your application if you meet majority of our requirements.

Remember to include a snippet of how you will bring value and help us build a future of success that will help us determine where and how you may best be suited” Maybe you are just the future Mukurian we need!!

Should you be appointed in a remote/work from home role at Mukuru, it is your responsibility to ensure that you have uninterrupted internet connectivity and a ‘work-like' environment at your home location, in order to deliver your best in terms of performance, productivity and service to our customers.

If you do not receive any response after two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

NB: ALL STAFF APPOINTMENTS WILL BE MADE WITH DUE CONSIDERATION OF THE COMPANY'S DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION PLANS