Business Development Internship (Starting June 2026, for current students graduating in 2027)

Company Description

As the world's leader in digital payments technology, Visa's mission is to connect the world through the most creative, reliable and secure payment network - enabling individuals, businesses, and economies to thrive. Our advanced global processing network, VisaNet, provides secure and reliable payments around the world, and is capable of handling more than 65,000 transaction messages a second. The company's dedication to innovation drives the rapid growth of connected commerce on any device, and fuels the dream of a cashless future for everyone, everywhere. As the world moves from analog to digital, Visa is applying our brand, products, people, network and scale to reshape the future of commerce.

At Visa, your individuality fits right in. Working here gives you an opportunity to impact the world, invest in your career growth, and be part of an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are a global team of disruptors, trailblazers, innovators and risk-takers who are helping drive economic growth in even the most remote parts of the world, creatively moving the industry forward, and doing meaningful work that brings financial literacy and digital commerce to millions of unbanked and underserved consumers.

You're an Individual. We're the team for you. Together, let's transform the way the world pays.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Provide admin and Operations support to the local team.
• Contribute to development, production and implementation of initiatives outlined in Country plans
• Competition analysis and monitoring
• Assist the local team with client queries and issues
• Support Business Planning & Operations teams’ with periodical reports (Weekly/Monthly or quarterly)
• Assist BDs with Playbook and country plans update
• Co-ordinate with other Visa departments in order to successfully track the country plans.
• Complete ad hoc project/research and presentation work and other relevant initiatives as requested by the management

The learning objectives of this internship is to:

• Develop a sales management mindset
• Be able to analyze data, trends and make meaningful recommendations
• Be a good project manager
• Develop a thorough understanding of the payments landscape

Qualifications

• Students pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s Degree with a graduation date in December 2026 
• Be available to pursue a 3-month internship (June 2026 to August 2026)

• Must be available to join a full-time role by January 2027

• Excellent communication, story-telling and presentation skills 

• Strong PowerPoint and excel skills are desired
• Superior analytical and financial analysis skills
• Strong collaboration skills with a diverse peer group required
• Able to articulate viewpoint effectively to key stakeholders in order to get buy in and agreement
• Self-confident and hands-on, with the ability to operate in a fast paced and constantly changing work environment

Additional Information

Visa is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.

Client-provided location(s): Johannesburg, South Africa

Job ID: 2aa485aa-c4ab-4a29-88e9-9b78143b9b81

Employment Type: INTERN

Posted: 2025-10-15T12:56:35