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EY-Parthenon Graduate Programme | Strategy & AI Associate

Location: Johannesburg
Programme: 3 years

Shape strategy. Harness AI. Build what’s next.

Are you an ambitious fresh graduate who enjoys solving complex problems and wants to build a career in strategy, consulting and AI?

Join EY-Parthenon on a differentiated three-year graduate programme designed to develop the next generation of strategy and transformation consultants.

What you’ll experience

• Exposure to real strategy to execution consulting engagements
• Structured AI, generative AI and analytics development
• Project rotations across different service lines (strategy, Studio+, ventures, supply chain, digital and AI operations, business transformation, people advisory, finance transformation and transactions and M&A teams).
• Partner pairing and exposure to senior EY-Parthenon leaders
• Development in problem-solving, commercial thinking, data analysis and communication
• A clear progression pathway at the end of the programme

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for high-performing fresh graduates with the potential to be our next EY-Parthenon unicorns, exceptional thinkers from diverse qualification and academic backgrounds who bring curiosity, fresh perspectives and a passion for solving complex problems.

You should:

• Have a minimum overall academic performance of 65%
• Hold a Bachelor’s, Honours, Master’s, MBA or PhD
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving and quantitative skills
• Be curious, analytical and comfortable working with data
• Show initiative, attention to detail and strong communication skills
• Be excited about strategy, technology and AI

There is no single “right” degree. We’re looking for diverse thinkers with the potential to shape the future with confidence.

We welcome applications from a broad range of academic disciplines.

Why EY-Parthenon?

Joining EY-Parthenon means starting your career in an environment where strategy, technology and people come together to tackle some of the most important questions facing businesses.

You'll be supported to develop future-focused capabilities, learn from experienced professionals, gain meaningful exposure to leadership and build a strong foundation for a career in strategy and consulting.

This is an opportunity for graduates who don't simply want to observe what's changing in business. We want people who are ready to help shape what comes next.

Apply now!