Hollard Data Analytics Audit Graduate Programme 2026/2027

Opportunity Overview

Hollard, a leading insurance organisation, presents an exciting graduate opportunity within its Group Internal Audit Division. This Data Analytics Audit Graduate Programme for 2026/2027 is designed for recent graduates with a strong passion for data, analytics, and problem-solving.

As a Data Analytics Auditor Intern, you will gain hands-on experience in utilising data to identify risks, enhance controls, and drive smarter business decisions across various functions of the organisation. This programme offers a practical start to your career, allowing you to contribute meaningfully while developing specialised skills.

Minimum Requirements

• Relevant Bcom or BSc degree.
• Data or IT Audit related certifications would be an advantage.
• Understanding of risk-based auditing methodologies.
• Knowledge of relational databases and database structures.
• Experience with database and analytical scripting.
• Basic business and financial understanding.
• Basic insurance knowledge.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including business acumen.
• Strong documentation skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Basic stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to use ACL, SQL Server Management Studio, Power BI, and other data analytics tools.
• Basic SQL scripting skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Attend audit team kick-off and close-out meetings.
• Assist in drafting business understanding documents and related flow charts for allocated scope areas.
• Assist in preparing data analytics audit programs that align with the Risk and Control Matrix (RCM) of the audit.
• Validate data for completeness, validity, and accuracy.
• Conduct data analytics fieldwork in accordance with approved Internal Audit methodology, using relevant tools including ACL and SQL.
• Document working papers associated with completed data analytics procedures.
• Take responsibility to address and clear review notes.
• Develop data analytics scripts for continuous monitoring purposes.
• Identify process, data, and control gaps and seek additional information if necessary.
• Draft preliminary exception reports and findings for manager review.
• Manage time in accordance with allocated audit budget and timeframe.
• Identify, monitor, and communicate overruns and inefficiencies.
• Develop and utilise a sound understanding of business processes, risks, and controls, including relevant regulatory and accounting issues.
• Manage client interaction for allocated areas of scope.
• Build mutually beneficial relationships with stakeholders.

What the Work Involves

This role involves being an integral part of the Group Internal Audit Division, focusing on leveraging data to enhance audit processes within a leading insurance organisation based in Johannesburg. Day-to-day, you will work closely with audit teams, assisting in the crucial initial phases of audits by drafting business understanding documents and preparing data analytics programs.

A core part of your work will be conducting hands-on data analytics fieldwork, meticulously validating data for accuracy and using specialised tools such as ACL and SQL to identify potential risks and control gaps. You will be responsible for documenting your findings clearly, drafting preliminary reports for manager review, and ensuring all tasks are completed efficiently within allocated timeframes. Beyond technical tasks, the role requires developing a strong grasp of business processes, risks, and controls relevant to the insurance sector. You will also manage interactions with clients and stakeholders for your allocated areas, building professional relationships while communicating audit insights.

How to Apply

To apply for this graduate opportunity, please visit the official Hollard eRecruit portal.

Click on the following link: Apply Here

Ensure your application is submitted before the closing date of 07 October 2026.