Mukuru invites South African graduates to apply for the Data Analytics Internship 2026.
Internship Location: Pretoria, Johannesburg or Cape Town, South Africa
Internship Location: Not specified
About the Mukuru Data Analytics Internship 2026
Mukuru is offering an exciting Data Analytics Internship opportunity for recent graduates who want to build a career in data within a fast-growing FinTech environment. This internship is designed for ambitious young professionals who are passionate about turning data into insights that can help shape business decisions and improve financial inclusion across Africa.
This is not just a job-shadowing programme. Successful applicants will work on real projects that support business decisions across payments, lending, digital wallets, and other financial services products.
What You Will Do
As a Data Analytics Intern at Mukuru, you will:
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support data-driven decision-making
- Analyse large and complex datasets to identify trends, risks, and opportunities
- Build dashboards and reporting tools using SQL, Power BI, and Python
- Work with modern data platforms such as Snowflake
- Contribute to analytics, machine learning, and AI-related initiatives
- Present insights to business stakeholders and use feedback to improve solutions
- Take part in mentorship and personal development programmes
Minimum Requirements
To apply, you should have:
- A recent qualification in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Actuarial Science, Economics, or a related field
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
- An interest in SQL and Python
- Curiosity about data platforms, visualisation tools, and AI
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and changing environment
- South African citizenship
What You Will Gain
Successful candidates will benefit from:
- Hands-on experience in a high-growth FinTech company
- Exposure to large-scale enterprise data and real business impact
- Mentorship from experienced analytics professionals
- A competitive salary
- The possibility of permanent employment based on performance
Important Note
Mukuru encourages candidates who meet most of the requirements to apply, even if they do not feel they meet every single criterion. Applicants are also encouraged to include a short snippet explaining how they will add value and contribute to the company.
For remote or work-from-home roles, successful candidates must ensure uninterrupted internet access and a suitable work environment at home. If you do not receive feedback within two weeks after applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.
