Premier – Insights Graduate

Premier is recruiting an Insights Graduate in Midrand for recently qualified graduates who want to work with consumer, market and business data in an FMCG environment. This graduate opportunity is suited to applicants with a Business, Commerce or Science degree who are curious, analytical and interested in turning research, market trends, brand performance and consumer behaviour into practical business insights.

At a glance

What this opportunity is

The Insights Graduate role gives recently qualified graduates practical exposure to consumer insights, market research, brand performance tracking and business reporting within Premier’s marketing environment.

The successful graduate will support the development of consumer, market and business insights that help inform brand and category decisions. This includes working with data, preparing summaries, identifying patterns and helping communicate insights in a clear and useful way for different business audiences.

Who this opportunity may suit

This opportunity may suit graduates who enjoy research, data, consumer behaviour, marketing, brand performance and business analysis.

• Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Commerce or Science.
• Graduates who completed their qualification within the last 12 months.
• Applicants interested in consumer insights, market research and FMCG brands.
• People who are comfortable working with data and basic analysis.
• Applicants who enjoy preparing reports, presentations and insight summaries.
• People who are curious, organised and eager to learn.

What you’ll do / learn

The successful applicant will support reporting, performance tracking, research and stakeholder communication within the insights function.

• Contribute to regular reporting cycles, including monthly and quarterly reviews.
• Assist in tracking core performance metrics such as market share, brand performance and innovation performance.
• Conduct desktop research on consumer trends, competitor activity and category dynamics.
• Support the identification of patterns, trends and emerging insight opportunities.
• Assist in translating data into practical business learnings and recommendations.
• Prepare materials for stakeholder engagements, including pre-reads, summaries and presentations.
• Help communicate insights clearly for different audiences.
• Support the development of charts and simple dashboards.
• Prepare insight summaries and one-page reports.
• Assist with presentations and storytelling materials.
• Support quantitative and qualitative market research projects.
• Contribute input into questionnaire and discussion guide development.
• Assist with supplier coordination and fieldwork management.
• Learn how insights inform brand strategy, innovation, campaign development and communication planning.
• Build confidence using Excel, PowerPoint, research platforms and analytics tools.

Note: This is a graduate opportunity. The official listing does not state that permanent employment is guaranteed after completion.

Eligibility requirements

Qualification requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Commerce (BCom) or Science (BSc).
• A postgraduate qualification will be advantageous.
• Candidates must have graduated within the last 12 months.

Experience requirements

• No formal work experience is required.
• Vacation work, internships or ad hoc roles completed during studies will be advantageous.

Skills and knowledge

• Comfortable working with data and conducting basic analysis.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Structured thinking and problem-solving ability.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic understanding of marketing or consumer behaviour will be advantageous.
• Excel skills for data management and basic analysis.
• PowerPoint skills for storytelling and presentation development.
• Interest in research and analytics platforms.

Attributes required

• Curious, inquisitive and eager to learn.
• Proactive and willing to take initiative.
• Open to feedback and able to learn quickly.
• Organised and able to manage multiple tasks.
• Positive, collaborative and team-oriented.
• Confident in using own initiative while maintaining attention to detail.
• Flexible and proactive in working towards results.

What insights work in FMCG really involves

Insights work helps a business understand consumers, competitors, categories and brand performance. In an FMCG environment, this can include studying market share, product performance, customer behaviour, competitor activity, campaign results and innovation opportunities.

For this application, your CV should clearly show your Business, Commerce or Science qualification, research exposure, Excel skills, PowerPoint ability, data analysis experience and any marketing, consumer behaviour, statistics, brand, category or market research projects completed during your studies.

Application checklist

Make sure your application is complete before submitting.

• Updated CV.
• Certified copy of your South African ID, if requested during the application process.
• Bachelor’s degree certificate or completion confirmation.
• Academic transcript or latest academic record.
• Postgraduate qualification documents, if applicable.
• Any research, analytics, Excel, PowerPoint, marketing or business analysis certificates, if available.
• Clear contact details, including phone number and email address.
• Make sure your CV clearly shows that you graduated within the last 12 months.

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About the sponsor

Premier is a South African FMCG business with operations across categories such as bread, wheat, maize, confectionery, beverages, rice, pasta, personal care and animal feeds. Its brand portfolio includes bakery and food brands such as Blue Ribbon, BB Bakeries, Mister Bread, Snowflake, Iwisa, Super Sun and others. More information is available on the official Premier website.

Quick tips for applicants

• Make your degree and graduation date easy to find on your CV.
• Highlight Excel, PowerPoint, research and data analysis skills.
• Mention any consumer behaviour, marketing, statistics, research or business analysis modules.
• Include academic projects involving surveys, market research, dashboards, reports or presentations.
• Show that you can turn data into practical recommendations.
• Keep your CV clear and structured because the role requires strong communication and attention to detail.
• Apply before the closing date because graduate opportunities can be competitive.

Common mistakes that get applicants rejected

• Applying without a relevant Bachelor’s degree.
• Not showing that you graduated within the last 12 months.
• Submitting a CV that does not mention research, data, insights or analysis.
• Not highlighting Excel or PowerPoint skills.
• Using a generic CV that does not connect your background to consumer insights or FMCG marketing.
• Leaving out academic transcripts or qualification proof when requested.
• Applying late or waiting until the closing date.
• Using unofficial WhatsApp, Facebook or third-party links instead of the official Premier eRecruit page.

Scam warning

Applicants should only apply through the official Premier eRecruit application page. Do not pay anyone for a graduate opportunity, interview, assessment, placement, background check, training or document submission. If someone contacts you through WhatsApp, Facebook or another platform asking for money, treat it as suspicious and verify the vacancy through Premier’s official careers platform.

How this opportunity was verified

This post was prepared using the official Premier eRecruit vacancy page for the Insights Graduate opportunity, reference number PRE260521-4. The listing confirms the job title, reference number, Marketing department, Premier Corporate site, graduate classification, Midrand location, closing date, job purpose, responsibilities, qualification requirements, experience requirements, skills, attributes and employment policy note.

The closing date was listed as 29 May 2026 at the time of verification. The listing also states that Premier promotes from within wherever possible and that internal applicants will be given priority.

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How to apply

1. Open the official Premier eRecruit application link below.
2. Read the full Insights Graduate vacancy carefully.
3. Confirm that you meet the degree and graduation-date requirements.
4. Prepare your updated CV, qualification documents and academic transcript.
5. Make sure your CV highlights research, data analysis, Excel, PowerPoint and consumer insight exposure.
6. Complete the online application through the official Premier eRecruit platform.
7. Submit your application before the closing date.
8. Keep proof of submission or any confirmation email you receive.

Application Closing Date: 29 May 2026