Marketing Data & Insights Technical Internship

Reference Number: MDAI1001

Company: Spur Corporation

Location: Western Cape

Job Type: Internship (Contract)

Duration: 6 – 9 months

EE Position: Yes

Posted: 2026-02-03 (Open until filled)

About the Opportunity

This internship is not just about learning; it’s about shaping the future of marketing intelligence for one of South Africa’s most iconic consumer brands. You will work on high‑impact projects that go beyond simple reporting. Your work will help the company access insights faster, optimise performance, and improve customer experience across its portfolio.

Key Projects

• Intelligent Insight Access: Build a solution that turns complex data and reports into quick, actionable answers for decision‑makers.
• Menu & Pricing Intelligence: Analyse sales, frequency, customer feedback and promotion data to identify high‑ and low‑performing menu items. Create dashboards and models that show which items drive repeat visits and profitability, and use statistical methods to guide pricing and promotion decisions.
• Customer Voice Dashboard: Combine feedback from surveys, call centres, online reviews and social media into a single view that highlights friction points and informs customer experience design.

Who We’re Looking For

Education: Final‑year student or recent graduate in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field.

Technical Skills: Advanced SQL, Python, and BI tools such as Power BI or Tableau.

Data Skills: Strong foundation in data modelling, statistical analysis, and data visualisation.

Core Competencies

• Strategic thinker with business acumen and storytelling ability.
• Analytical mindset, detail‑oriented, and performance‑driven.
• High emotional intelligence, collaborative, and able to influence cross‑functional teams.
• Growth mindset, curious, and solution‑oriented.
• Ownership mindset – takes initiative, solves problems independently, and delivers actionable insight.
• Comfortable in a fast‑paced, constantly evolving environment.
• Excellent attention to detail, intellectual curiosity, and problem‑solving skills.
• A portfolio that shows you can build, not just analyse.

Nice to Have

• Knowledge of restaurant/food industry data trends.
• Experience with scientific computing tools such as MATLAB or Octave.

General Company Requirements

• Strictly follow the company’s philosophy, mission statement, and sales goals.
• Carry out reasonable requests from line managers or senior staff.
• Assist in official company functions or business activities as needed.
• Attend all meetings and training programmes as instructed.
• Project a hospitable, respectful, polite, friendly, and warm attitude to all employees and customers.
• Maintain good communication with colleagues, management, stakeholders, and customers.
• Show strong teamwork, patience, and respect for fellow staff.
• Report any complaints, compliments, accidents, theft, loss, damage, or irregularities promptly to your line manager.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and safety in line with Spur Corporation’s standards.
• Use company property and equipment appropriately to preserve their value.

How to Apply

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