Young Professionals Graduate Programme at Genesis

Genesis is actively seeking ambitious, impact-driven graduates to join the Global Young Professionals Programme 2027 based at their hub in Johannesburg, Gauteng. This prestigious development initiative is tailored for exceptional postgraduates and early-career professionals passionate about solving complex, real-world development and economic challenges across Africa and internationally. As a Young Professional at Genesis, you will work side-by-side with leading decision-makers across the public, private, and donor sectors to unlock value and shape developmental strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth quantitative and qualitative economic, policy, and market research across diverse sectoral projects.

• Utilise modern digital and AI tools alongside advanced analytical frameworks to synthesise complex data into practical insights.

• Collaborate with cross-functional project teams to structure client deliverables, presentations, and policy reports.

• Apply the firm's proprietary G+ problem-solving methodology to address high-stakes development and advisory assignments.

• Engage actively with key stakeholders, clients, and technical experts under the mentorship of senior advisory leaders.

• Deliver rigorous, context-sensitive analyses within demanding project deadlines and client budget parameters.

Why Join the Company

Genesis offers a dynamic, boutique alternative to conventional global management consultancies. With a flat organizational structure and direct exposure to leadership, you will experience a steep learning curve supported by structured learning and development pathways. Genesis fosters a collaborative, pro-social culture committed to AI-augmented consulting, providing a safe space to innovate, take calculated risks, and accelerate your advisory career across the African continent.

Application Strategy (Exclusive)

• Highlight Quantitative & Methodological Rigour: Clearly showcase your postgraduate research, econometrics background, or software proficiency (e.g., Stata, R, Python, Advanced Excel) within your CV.

• Demonstrate Critical AI & Analytical Thinking: In your cover letter, explain how you evaluate complex datasets and leverage modern analytical or AI platforms to generate objective, high-impact solutions.

• Showcase Regional & Language Versatility: If you possess working proficiency in languages such as French or Portuguese, or have field experience across emerging African markets, feature this prominently.

Interview Preparation

Candidates selected for screening should anticipate analytical and case-study questions such as:

• "How would you structure an economic assessment for a development policy intervention in an emerging market with limited available data?"

• "Describe a scenario where you applied positive scepticism to question an assumption or data output during a quantitative research project."

You can practice crafting structured, high-scoring answers to these advisory questions using the Xhosadev Interview Simulator.

How to Apply

To submit your application for this opportunity, apply directly online via the Genesis careers portal:

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• Postgraduate degree (Honours, Master's, or PhD) in Economics, Applied Economics, PPE, Public Policy, International Development, Development Studies, Business Science, Accounting, Health Economics, or related quantitative/social science discipline.

• Legal right to work in South Africa.

• Demonstrated positive scepticism and capacity to critically question, interrogate, and contextualise data outputs.

• High intellectual curiosity and ability to break down ambiguous real-world challenges.

• Strong quantitative and analytical skills with familiarity in analytical tools (e.g., Stata, R, Python, Excel).

• Digital fluency and curiosity in leveraging modern AI platforms (e.g., Gemini, Claude).

• Excellent English written, verbal, and presentation storytelling skills (business proficiency in French or Portuguese is advantageous).

• Strong adaptability, resilience, and collaborative implementation mindset.