Description
Mastercard is offering a Sales Analyst Intern opportunity as part of its Winter Internship Program 2026 in Johannesburg. The internship is designed for penultimate-year students graduating in 2027, providing practical exposure to Mastercard’s commercial and product environment and serving as a potential pipeline into the Graduate Programme the following year.
About Mastercard
Mastercard is a global payments and technology company that enables digital transactions across more than 200 countries and territories. The organisation partners with financial institutions, merchants, governments, and businesses to provide secure payment solutions.
Programme\Position Offerings
- Position Title / Programme Name: Sales Analyst Intern, Winter Internship Program 2026
- Business Unit / Division: APEMEA
- Location: Johannesburg, South Africa (2196)
- Employment Type: Full time (Internship)
- Industry: Payments / Financial Technology
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Key Responsibilities
- Support strategic sales planning and consultative, solution-based selling activities (Sales & Business Development track exposure).
- Contribute to product and solution discussions by helping align customer needs with integrated Mastercard offerings.
- Assist with market and business intelligence inputs that support product design, development, and implementation efforts.
- Support project-oriented work, including coordination, status reporting, and structured analysis (Product Management & Solutions track exposure).
- Apply data analytics and structured problem-solving to support internal deliverables and stakeholder engagement.
Attributes Required
- Strong sense of ownership, initiative, and commitment to delivering high-quality outputs.
- Analytical and quantitative capability, with structured problem-solving ability.
- Clear interest in business decision-making and commercial strategy.
- Ability to learn quickly through structured training and hands-on work.
- Teamwork mindset and ability to contribute effectively in small teams.
- Integrity, professionalism, and accountability in handling information and tasks.
- Strong written and verbal communication, including the ability to explain complex ideas clearly.
Eligibility Criteria
- Penultimate-year undergraduate or master’s degree student, graduating in 2027.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to multitask and prioritise multiple projects concurrently.
- High-energy, proactive approach and willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment.
- Willingness to comply with Mastercard information security policies and mandatory security training requirements.
How to Apply
Please ensure that your application includes an updated CV and any relevant supporting documents.
- Application Closing Date: 01 March 2026
- Job ID: R-257384