McKinsey & Company

Do you want to work on complex and pressing challenges—the kind that bring together curious, ambitious, and determined leaders who strive to become better every day? If this sounds like you, you’ve come to the right place.

Your Impact

You will be based in our Johannesburg or Nairobi office as an integral member of our Africa recruiting team. The Johannesburg and Nairobi offices are part of the McKinsey Africa complex with 6 offices across the continent (Johannesburg, Lagos, Casablanca, Nairobi, Addis Ababa and Luanda) and about 500 collaborators. You will report to the Senior Manager of Recruiting in Africa.

In this intern role, you will assist recruiters in coordinating on-campus and in-office events, including identifying assessors for interview days, arranging logistics, reserving conference rooms, preparing materials, etc. You will also assist in management of candidate data including maintaining accurate and up-to-date application information in recruiting systems and running reports.

You will work closely with our recruiting team and leadership and wider recruiting teams to provide a best in class recruiting experience for all stakeholders.

Specific key responsibilities include:

• Assisting recruiters in coordinating on-campus and in-office events.
• Assisting in management of candidate data including maintaining accurate and up-to-date application information in recruiting systems and running reports.
• Communicating interview logistics to candidates and responding to general process inquiries.
• Supporting application screening process.
• Performing a range of administrative tasks, helping the team where needed.
• Updating recruiting calendar and helping coordinate Client Service Professional (CSP) deployment for recruiting events.
• Assisting in scheduling of team meetings and calls.

Your Growth

You are someone who thrives in a high-performance environment, bringing a growth mindset and entrepreneurial spirit to tackle meaningful challenges that have a real impact.

In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we’ll provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities to help you quickly broaden your expertise, grow into a well-rounded professional, and contribute to work that truly makes a difference.

When you join us, you will have:

• Continuous learning: Our learning and apprenticeship culture, backed by structured programs, is all about helping you grow while creating an environment where feedback is clear, actionable, and focused on your development. The real magic happens when you take the input from others to heart and embrace the fast-paced learning experience, owning your journey.
• A voice that matters: From day one, we value your ideas and contributions. You’ll make a tangible impact by offering innovative ideas and practical solutions. We not only encourage diverse perspectives, but they are critical in driving us toward the best possible outcomes.
• Global community: With colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 different nationalities, our firm’s diversity fuels creativity and helps us come up with the best solutions. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• Exceptional benefits: In addition to a competitive salary (based on your location, experience, and skills), we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, mental health, and vision coverage for you, your spouse/partner, and children.

Your qualifications and skills

• University degree preferred.
• Solid knowledge of basic computer applications.
• Strong customer service orientation; excellent communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills, with eye for detail.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• This is a full-time internship 24 months contract.

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FOR U.S. APPLICANTS: McKinsey & Company is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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