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