Recruiting Internship Job Opportunity at McKinsey & Company

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Recruiting Intern – Johannesburg or Nairobi (24-Month Contract)

Role Overview

Join our McKinsey Africa recruiting team as an intern in either our Johannesburg or Nairobi office. You’ll work across our six African offices (Johannesburg, Lagos, Casablanca, Nairobi, Addis Ababa, Luanda) with 500+ colleagues, reporting to the Senior Recruiting Manager for Africa.

Key Responsibilities

• Support recruiters in organizing campus/office events (interview logistics, materials preparation, room bookings)
• Manage candidate data in recruiting systems and generate reports
• Communicate interview details to candidates and answer general inquiries
• Help screen applications and complete administrative tasks as needed
• Maintain recruiting calendars and coordinate team schedules

What We Offer

• Learning culture: Structured mentoring and rapid skill development
• Impactful work: Your ideas will help shape our recruiting process
• Global network: Collaborate with colleagues across 65+ countries
• Competitive benefits: Salary, healthcare, and family coverage included

Requirements

• University degree preferred
• Strong computer skills (MS Office)
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Clear communicator with customer service focus
• Ability to handle fast-paced work environments

This is a full-time, 24-month internship position.