PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) South Africa has opened applications for its prestigious Graduate Programme 2025, a three-year opportunity designed for ambitious, curious, and motivated graduates who want to kick-start their careers with one of the world’s leading professional services firms. Offering real-world experience, continuous learning, and diverse exposure across industries, this programme promises to equip young South African graduates with the tools needed to thrive in today’s complex business world.
The graduate programme offers a wide variety of streams tailored to graduates in fields ranging from Computer Science to Internal Auditing. With mentorship, international exposure, and the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, supportive environment, PwC aims to shape the future leaders of South Africa’s economy.
Programme Overview
PwC’s Graduate Programme offers on-site training, professional mentorship, and valuable hands-on experience. Participants will join a vibrant team of professionals, gaining insights into business challenges and solutions across multiple industries such as life insurance, banking, analytics, employee benefits, and more.
Graduates are placed in one of several streams depending on their qualifications, each offering tailored development to suit their specific field.
Graduate Opportunities Open for Application
1. Jump Start Career Programme – Intake 2025
Open to final-year and post-graduate students in:
- Computer Science
- BCom
- Business Science
- Information Systems (Computer studies stream)
Closing Date: 26 April 2025
2. Foundation for the Future (FftF) – Consulting Graduate Programme – Intake 2026
Honours degree holders in:
- Engineering (all specialisations)
- Economics
- Finance
- Industrial & Organisational Psychology
- Business Science (Strategy and related fields)
- Health Sciences
- Environmental Sciences
- IT
Closing Date: 30 June 2025
3. SAP: Digital Trust Graduate Programme – Intake 2026
For those pursuing honours in:
- Computer Science
- BCom (Information Systems or Accounting)
- BSc IT
- Management Accounting
- Internal Auditing
- Risk Management
- Business Science
- Engineering
Specialised Graduate Programmes
4. Forensics Graduate Programme – Intake 2026
Requires:
- BCom Forensic Accounting (Hons)
- LLB Law
- BCom Internal Audit (Hons)
- BCom Law (Hons)
- BCom Accounting (Non-CA route)
- BA Criminology (Hons)
- BA Forensic Science & Technology (Hons)
- BCom Risk Management (Hons)
- BCom Economics / Econometrics (Hons)
- BCom General (Hons)
5. Quantitative Risk Graduate Programme – Intake 2026
Eligible degrees include:
- Financial Modeling
- Financial Engineering
- Mathematical Finance
- Mathematics
- Quantitative Risk Management
- Actuarial Science
- Mathematical Statistics
6. Actuarial Science Graduate Programme – Intake 2026
Open to final-year or postgraduate students in an Actuarial Science degree.
Additional Opportunities
7. Internal Audit (GRIA) Graduate Programme
Applicants must be pursuing an Honours in Internal Audit.
Closing Date: 30 June 2025
8. SAIPA Connect Event Graduate Programme
Ideal for students with a partially or fully completed degree in Financial Accounting intending to qualify as professional accountants.
Closing Date: 2 April 2025
9. Transfer Pricing Programme (SAIT) – Intake 2026
For postgraduates in:
- Tax
- Accounting
- Law
Closing Date: 30 June 2025
10. Tax – CA(SA) Elective Programme – Intake 2026
Designed for CA(SA) candidates interested in specialising in Tax.
Closing Date: 30 June 2025
11. Tax Programme (SAIT) – Intake 2026
Postgraduate students in Tax or those with relevant postgraduate qualifications.
Closing Date: 30 June 2025
Why Choose PwC?
PwC is not just an employer – it’s a learning ground for future leaders. Their focus is on building skills and offering exposure to real business problems from the start. The PwC culture values diversity, integrity, and innovation. Graduates benefit from:
- International project exposure
- Experienced mentorship
- Professional skills development
- Friendly, youthful work environment
- Career growth opportunities across industries
Whether you’re an aspiring consultant, a forensic accountant, or a future data analyst, PwC’s tailored programmes ensure you’re prepared for the modern workplace.
How to Apply
Applications can be submitted via the official PwC career portal where all available programmes are listed with detailed application instructions.
Whether you’re passionate about finance, IT, forensic auditing, consulting, or risk management, there is a place for you in PwC’s diverse graduate ecosystem. Their commitment to mentorship, innovation, and professional development ensures that graduates are not just prepared for the future — they are empowered to shape it.
For any graduate with a vision for success and the drive to make a difference, this programme is the perfect first step. Don’t miss the chance to apply, learn, grow, and be part of a team that values your potential.
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