Simon-Kucher SA: Vacation Work Programme 2025

Position Title: Intern Consultants

Duration: 4 Weeks

What We Offer:

• Internships last 4 weeks and are designed to expose individuals to working on client projects and growth strategy. Responsibility is given from the outset, and every intern is a valued member of a project team. Throughout your time at Simon-Kucher, you will contribute to analysis and benefit from working alongside our experienced Consultants, Managers, Directors and Partners.
• Simon-Kucher South Africa is growing. This results in an entrepreneurial and inspiring work environment with lots of responsibilities and a steep learning curve.  The internship has become the main route we use to recruit entry level Consultants to our Johannesburg office, so if you perform well during your time as an intern, there is the real opportunity to continue your career with us. Start dates for consultant roles will be from January 2026 onwards, on completion of your studies. 
• You will create an impact by appling creative problem-solving and strategic thinking on consultancy projects; executing comprehensive data analysis and turn this into actionable insights; as well as developing solutions and recommendations for clients.

Requirements:

• Final year students with strong results, ideally in a field related to Business, Finance, Engineering, or Science.
• Expected to complete studies/graduate from university within this year.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, characterized by a high degree of initiative and critical thinking.
• A team player, with proven ability to collaborate effectively.
• Proficient working knowledge of MS Office.
• A strong desire to work in a fast paced commercially agile environment.
• Strong interest in commercial strategy.