Microsoft Technology Consulting Graduate Programme 2025

EY

  • Johannesburg, Gauteng
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 19 days ago
What if we didn't focus on who you are now, but who you could become?Here at EY, you'll have the chance to build a truly exceptional experience. We'll empower you with the latest technology, surround you with high-performing teams, and provide the global scale and diverse and inclusive culture you need to discover your full potential. Through our coaching and training programs, you'll develop the skillsets you need to stay relevant today and in the future - all while building a network of colleagues, mentors, and leaders who will be on the journey with you at EY and beyond.The exceptional EY experience. It's yours to build.The opportunity: your next adventure awaitsAs a member of the Microsoft team within the firm, you'll contribute technically to Technology Advisory client engagements and internal projects. An important part of your role will be to actively establish internal and external relationships. You'll also identify potential business opportunities for Ernst & Young within existing engagements and escalate these as appropriate. Similarly, you'll anticipate and identify risks within engagements and raise any issues with senior members of the team.EY's Technology Consulting teams include Transformation Technology, Digital and Emerging Technology in the Data & Analytics domain.In line with Ernst & Young's commitment to quality, you'll confirm that work is of high quality and is reviewed by the next-level reviewer.What we look for
  • You have an agile, growth-oriented mindset. What you know matters. But the right mindset is just as important in determining success. We're looking for people who are innovative, can work in an agile way and keep pace with a rapidly changing world.
  • You are curious and purpose driven. We're looking for people who see opportunities instead of challenges, who ask better questions to seek better answers that build a better working world.
  • You are inclusive. We're looking for people who seek out and embrace diverse perspectives, who value differences, and team inclusively to build safety and trust.
QualificationsDegree (Undergrad or Postgrad) from any University who provides an NQF 7 or higher qualification will be considered with the below technical requirements:Technologies: Access, business objects, Cognos, Excel, Hadoop, Apache Hive, Oracle, Power BI, Powermap, Power Pivot, Power Query, SAS, SharePoint, Apache Spark, SQL Server, SSRS, Tableau, Teradata, VisioProgramming/Scripting Languages: Apache Hive, Java, JavaScript, mdx, Python, r, SQL, T-SQLPlatforms: Windows, LinuxCertifications: MCSE Data Management and Analytics, MCSE Building Intelligence, MCSA Data Engineering in Azure, MapR Certified Data Analyst (MCDA), Cloudera Certified Associate - Data Analyst (CCA), Certified Business Intelligence Professional (CBIP)Exam priorities: Designing and Implementing Cloud Data Platform Solutions 70-473 (retired); Azure Data Engineer. Associate DP-200 and DP-201.Client responsibilities
  • Participate in Technology Consulting engagements
  • Work effectively as a team member, sharing responsibility, providing support, maintaining communication, and updating senior team members on progress/ issues
  • Analyse, understand, and document business processes in detail
  • Re-engineer and optimise business process processes according to business needs
  • Design future state solutions that meet business requirements
  • Develop/ Configure end-to-end processes using the client preferred Intelligent Automation technology
  • Test these developed solutions with clients in their QA and prod environments
  • Ensure solutions are running optimally in the clients' production environment
  • Setup Intelligent Automation environments at the client
  • Stakeholder management
  • Develop and maintain productive working relationships with client personnel
  • Build strong internal relationships within Ernst & Young Advisory Services and with other services across the organization
People responsibilities
  • Contribute to people-related initiatives, including recruiting and retaining Technology Consulting Services professionals
  • Maintain an educational program to continually develop personal skills of staff
  • Understand and follow workplace policies and procedures
What's in it for you
  • Accelerate your technical capabilities and transformative leadership skills with future-focused courses and development programs.
  • Broaden your horizons by working on highly integrated teams across the globe and collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds - both professionally and culturally.
  • Bring out the best in yourself with continuous investment in your personal well-being and career development.
  • Develop your own personal purpose and help us create a positive ripple effect on our teams, our business, clients and society - building a better working world, together.
  • As a consultant, you'll work with business leaders to provide insights into innovative solutions and transformation. Through formal and on the job training, and experience of working with a range of global organizations, we'll help you achieve your potential.
  • The leaders of today's organizations need to know how to maximize value from their IT investments. As one of our Technology consulting professionals, you'll work with commercial and public sector organizations to provide independent advice on how their IT operations can support their business strategy and its execution.
  • You'll provide insights into organizational culture and help align a client's people, processes and technology. As part of a talented team of Technology consulting professionals around the world, you'll gain deep subject matter knowledge and valuable experience across a range of industries and global organizations. At EY, we're committed to helping you achieve your potential, both professionally and personally.
What you can expect
  • You MUST apply online via our EY Careers website.
  • If you are a first-time applicant, you need to register your profile and upload the following documents: CV, a certified copy of ID, Matric certificate and latest up to date academic record.
  • If you already have a profile, please make sure that your supporting documents (CV, a certified copy of ID, Matric certification and latest up to date academic record) are updated and uploaded.
  • Your application will be assessed and if the above-mentioned requirements are met, a recruiter will be in contact with you to discuss the next steps in our recruitment process.
  • The respective closing date for applications is grad programme specific and applications will close once we have acquired our intake target.

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